Lonquén facts for kids

Lonquén (which means "on the low lands" in the Mapudungun language) is a town in Chile. It is located between the towns of Talagante and Isla de Maipo, within the Metropolitan Region of Santiago.

History of Lonquén

A long time ago, before Europeans arrived, the area of Lonquén was home to ancient groups of people known as the Bato and Llolleo cultures. Later, it became a meeting point for the Aymara and Mapuche people.

When the Spanish arrived, they set up large land areas, or estates. Two of these were first owned by Francisco Ruiz-Tagle Vestibules and later by his son Caesar. In 1928, this land was divided into three smaller estates: Sorrento, Santa Teresa, and La Recreación. People living there mostly worked in farming.

In 1971, a big earthquake caused a lot of damage, and many people had to move away from the area.

The Historic Lime Kilns

Lonquén is also known for its old lime kilns. These kilns were once used to make lime, which is a material used in building.

In January 1980, the lime kilns were taken down.

Famous People from Lonquén

Lonquén is the place where the famous Chilean singer and activist Víctor Jara lived when he was a child.

See also

In Spanish: Lonquén para niños