Antihuala facts for kids

Antihuala or Antiguala is a small town located in the Los Álamos area. It's part of the Arauco Province in the Bío Bío Region of Chile. The name "Antihuala" comes from the Mapudungun language, where anti means "sun" and huala means "duck."

A Look at Antihuala's History

Antihuala has a significant place in the history of Chile, especially during a time known as the Arauco War. This was a long period of conflict between the Spanish conquerors and the native Mapuche people.

The Capture of Caupolicán

On February 5, 1558, an important event happened near Antihuala. A Spanish leader named Pedro de Avendaño, along with sixty of his soldiers, managed to capture a very important Mapuche leader. This leader was Caupolicán, who was a powerful lonco (chief) from Pilmaiquén and also the Gran Toqui (a military leader) of the Mapuche people. At the time, Caupolicán was camped nearby with a small group of his followers.

What Happened Next

After his capture, Caupolicán was taken to a place called Cañete. There, the local Spanish governor, Alonso de Reinoso, decided his fate. Caupolicán was put to death for leading the Mapuche resistance against the Spanish. This event was a major moment in the ongoing conflict between the Spanish and the Mapuche people.

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In Spanish: Antihuala para niños