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Pucono

Puconu
Region Los Ríos
Province Valdivia
Municipality Los Lagos
Commune Los Lagos
Government
 • Type Municipal
Time zone UTC−04:00 (Chilean Standard)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−03:00 (Chilean Daylight)
Area code(s) Country + town = 56 + 64
Reducción Indigena de Puconu en el Mapa de la Expedicion de Francisco Vidal Gormaz
A map from 1869 showing the old Royal Road from Quinchilca to Puconu. This map was made during an expedition by Francisco Vidal Gormaz.

Pucono, also known as Puconu, is a small settlement located in the southern part of Chile. It is a hamlet, which means it is a very small village or group of houses.

Pucono is situated on the left, or southern, bank of the San Pedro River. This river flows through the Los Ríos area of Chile. The hamlet is part of the Los Lagos commune. A commune is like a local government area.

Where is Pucono Located?

Pucono is found in the southern part of Chile. It is specifically located in the Los Ríos Region. This region is known for its beautiful rivers and lakes. The hamlet is also within the Valdivia Province.

The San Pedro River is an important natural feature near Pucono. Being on its bank means the settlement is close to water. This location would have been important for travel and resources in the past.

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