Interesting Information

Nature and Entertainment

Valdivia’s strategic fluvial location makes for a unique climate and vegetation. And the "selva valdiviana" is our presentation card for all outdoor lovers. The Wetlands of the Cruces River has permitted the survival of unique specimens of flora and fauna – an opportunity not to be lost by nature lovers.

Fluvial Tours
Birdwatching
Trekking and horse riding
Sport fishing
Nautical sports

Cultural Attractions

Valdivia has an incomparable attraction with it’s Historic Fortifications "Los Castillos del Fin del Mundo" reminiscent of the Spanish presence in our land.

The influence of the German colonization is another important factor, issue that characterises out city.
A visit by land to Fort Santa Maria la Blanca de Manfort de Lemus with its historic Museum in Niebla.
Via river from Valdivia - Castillo de San Pedro Alcantara on the Island of Mancera and Castillo San Sebastián de la Cruz in Corral.
On Teja Island – the Historic Museum Maurice Van de Maele, the Contemporary Art Museum (MAC) and the Philippi Nature Museum.
Downtown Valdivia – the Cathedral Museum, and the Austral Cultural Center.

Walking Tours

To really know Valdivia don’t miss these special places that are very typical to our city:

The Costanera Avenue with its famous fishmarket, Municipal Market and the Schuster Wharf, where the river’s activities congregate, is one or the most popular postcard images of our city
Sea lions,pelicans,ducks and black necked swans are easily seen from the
Arturo Prat Avenue
The Austral University’s Botanical Garden has the typical Arboretum of the South and makes for an entertaining walk along the Cau Cau River
The Republic Square, the Cathedral and Museum (open all year) and General Lagos Avenue, where you can see much of the “old Valdivia”, make for an interesting walking tour
Don`t miss to visit the casino





Interesting Information Nature and Entertainment Valdivia’s strategic fluvial location makes for a unique climate and vegetation. And the "selva valdiviana" is our presentation card for all outdoor lovers. The Wetlands of the Cruces River has permitted the survival of unique specimens of flora and fauna – an opportunity not to be lost by nature lovers. Fluvial Tours Birdwatching Trekking and horse riding Sport fishing Nautical sports Cultural Attractions Valdivia has an incomparable attraction with it’s Historic Fortifications "Los Castillos del Fin del Mundo" reminiscent of the Spanish presence in our land. The influence of the German colonization is another important factor, issue that characterises out city. A visit by land to Fort Santa Maria la Blanca de Manfort de Lemus with its historic Museum in Niebla. Via river from Valdivia - Castillo de San Pedro Alcantara on the Island of Mancera and Castillo San Sebastián de la Cruz in Corral. On Teja Island – the Historic Museum Maurice Van de Maele, the Contemporary Art Museum (MAC) and the Philippi Nature Museum. Downtown Valdivia – the Cathedral Museum, and the Austral Cultural Center. Walking Tours To really know Valdivia don’t miss these special places that are very typical to our city: The Costanera Avenue with its famous fishmarket, Municipal Market and the Schuster Wharf, where the river’s activities congregate, is one or the most popular postcard images of our city Sea lions,pelicans,ducks and black necked swans are easily seen from the Arturo Prat Avenue The Austral University’s Botanical Garden has the typical Arboretum of the South and makes for an entertaining walk along the Cau Cau River The Republic Square, the Cathedral and Museum (open all year) and General Lagos Avenue, where you can see much of the “old Valdivia”, make for an interesting walking tour Don`t miss to visit the casino