Imperial River
A wide river runs past the town on its way to the Pacific. It is the strongest shape on the poster and the reason the settlement was founded here.
Minimalist map poster · Chile
Carahue Map Poster & Print
38.7112° S / 73.1610° W
A river town on the Imperial, climbing from the water's edge onto a bluff where a Spanish colonial city once stood
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Carahue in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Carahue, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Carahue at home
The map
About this Carahue map poster
Carahue sits on the Imperial River in Chile's Araucanía Region, about halfway between Temuco and the Pacific coast. The map shows a town divided by terrain. There is a lower district along the riverbank and an upper town on higher ground, joined by winding streets. The river is wide and slow here, and a bridge carries the main road across it.
The site has deep historical layers. Pedro de Valdivia founded the Spanish city of La Imperial here in 1551. It was abandoned half a century later during the Mapuche uprising, and the present town grew on the same ground in the nineteenth century. The surrounding land is still home to many Mapuche communities.
A Carahue map poster gains most of its character from the river. The Imperial's broad curve crosses the sheet, and the streets bunch up and climb away from it. Toward the west, the valley opens out on its way to the coast at Puerto Saavedra. The mix of water, slope and a small grid makes an unusually varied composition for a town of this size.
- Population
- 24,000
- Coordinates
- 38.7112° S / 73.1610° W
- Elevation
- 41 m
- Time zone
- Santiago
- Region
- Carahue, Chile
Upper and lower town
The town is split between the riverside flats and the higher ground above. Streets bend and climb to link them, which breaks up the grid in an interesting way.
Site of La Imperial
The bluff above the river was the location of Valdivia's La Imperial, founded in 1551. It was one of the earliest Spanish cities in southern Chile.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Carahue
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Carahue
A map that means something
Carahue speaks to people with family in the Araucanía, to those drawn to its long history, and to anyone who has followed the Imperial toward the coast. It is a river town with a clear, readable form.
Set your own title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps a family name or the year you left, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint emphasises the river and bridge with clean lines.
Order the Carahue posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Carahue map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Carahue poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Carahue poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Carahue poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Carahue poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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