Today we invite you to
discover the charming City of Valdivia
on a half-day tour that will take you to know its main attractions
historical, cultural and natural. We will pick you up at your hotel on time
agreed to begin this fascinating journey.
Our first stop
It will be in the famous Valdivia River Fair,
a vibrant market where fishermen and gardeners offer fresh produce from the
sea and land. Here you can see the Seal Lions up close that rest on the shore and enjoy the
authentic and traditional atmosphere of the place.
We continue our
tour along the picturesque Costanera Avenue, which offers beautiful views of the
river and a panoramic view of daily life in Valdivia. We head to
historic Industrial neighborhood of Collico,
Known for its industrial past and charming river views
Valdivia.
We visit the old Railway Station, a symbol of the
connection of Valdivia with the rest of the country and an important piece of its
history. We walked along General Lagos Street,
one of the most important and beautiful roads in the city, full of architecture
historic and emblematic buildings.
We explore the
historic Valdivia Gates, a
key structure in the management of river waters and a point of interest
architectural. We visited the Torreones El Barro
and El Canelo, old 18th century fortifications built to
Defend the city from indigenous sieges, corsairs and pirates. These structures
They offer a fascinating look at Valdivia`s colonial past.
We cross the iconic Pedro de Valdivia Bridge towards Isla Teja,
enjoying the views and the experience of crossing one of the most
important of the city. On Isla Teja, we will visit the Universidad Austral de Chile, known for its
academic prestige and its beautiful campus.
We explore the university`s Botanical Garden , which houses
a wide variety of plant species and is an ideal place for lovers of
nature. We walked through the Saval Park,
home of the famous Laguna de los Lotos,
a quiet and beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature.
**As an additional option, we will have the
opportunity to visit Fuerte Niebla,
an imposing fortification located on the coast, which offers spectacular
Panoramic ocean views and a deep dive into military history
region of. Then, we will go to the coastal town of Niebla, 17 km away.
from the center of Valdivia. Here, we will visit the imposing Castle of the Pure and Clean Concepción de Monfort de Lemus, a
key fortification in the Spanish colonial defensive system. Inside of the
castle, the site museum offers a fascinating insight into history
military of the region, complementing our understanding of the defensive system
most important of the Spanish crown south of Callao.
After this
enriching tour, we will return to your hotel, full of unforgettable memories and
a new appreciation for the history, culture and nature of Valdivia.
Join us on
this complete and detailed half-day tour of Valdivia and live an experience
unique that combines history, culture and nature in one of the most
charming ones from Chile.