alerce
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A town in southern Chile near Puerto Montt
- proper noun
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Alerce
- The bus from Puerto Montt to Alerce takes less than an hour.
Examples
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Many tourists visit Alerce to experience the local culture and nearby national parks.
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During our trip to Chile, we spent two days exploring Alerce and its beautiful surroundings.
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I visited Alerce last summer.
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Have you ever been to Alerce?
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While vacationing in southern Chile, we enjoyed hiking around Alerce and taking in the stunning landscapes.
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The flight to Alerce offers breathtaking views of the mountains and lakes of the region.
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After arriving in Alerce, we decided to explore the charming local shops and cafés.
Surface Forms
alerce main
Etymology
Alerce the town was named after the local tree, using the Spanish word that comes from a native Chilean language called Mapudungun. So Alerce the place takes its name from the nearby ancient 'alerce' trees.
