Carrera family
| Carrera family Familia Carrera | |
|---|---|
| Aristocratic and political family | |
Arms of the Carrera family | |
| Country | Chile, Peru |
| Place of origin | Alegia, Basque Country |
| Founded | 1620 |
| Founder | Juan Ignacio de la Carrera Yturgoyen |
The Carrera family is a Chilean aristocratic and political family of Basque descent. Becoming politically influential during the colonial period, the Carrera family played a significant role in the Chilean independence and remained politically important throughout the 19th century.