Cordillera de Nahuelbuta

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Cordillera de Nahuelbuta
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Highest point
Peak Alto Nahuelbuta
Elevation 1,565 m (5,135 ft)
Geography
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Map of the Nahuelbuta region
Country Chile
State/Province Bío Bío Region, La Araucanía Region
Range coordinates 37°43′S 73°02′W / 37.72°S 73.03°W / -37.72; -73.03Coordinates: 37°43′S 73°02′W / 37.72°S 73.03°W / -37.72; -73.03
Parent range Cordillera de la costa

The Nahuelbuta Range or Cordillera de Nahuelbuta (Spanish pronunciation: [nawelˈβuta]) is a mountain range in Bio-Bio and Araucania Region, southern Chile. It is located along the Pacific coast and forms part of the larger Chilean Coast Range. The name of the range derives from the Mapudungun words nahuel (jaguar) and futa (big).

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