Valdivia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Chile
About Valdivia
Valdivia is capital of the Los Ríos Region and the province of Valdivia. It is 850 km south of Santiago at the confluence of the Calle Calle, Cau-cau and Cruces rivers, and 15 km from Corral Bay. In 2017, Valdivia had a population of 150,000 people. It was founded in 1552 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, under the name of "Santa María la Blanca de Valdivia". It was one of the first cities to be founded in Chile. During the colonial era, it was considered "the key to the southern sea", a strategic enclave for access to the Pacific Ocean. Fortifications were built to protect it from enemy attacks or attacks by indigenous people in the area. In 1960, the city, along with the rest of southern Chile, was affected by the most powerful earthquake recorded in human history, which rea
Top Attractions in Valdivia
Explore the best things to see and do in Valdivia:
- ★FicValdivia
- ★Reserva Costera Valdiviana Trail (green)
Where to Eat in Valdivia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Antojo Valdiviano
- 🍴Cava Del Buho
- 🍴ChileGüey Restaurante
- 🍴El Pewen
- 🍴El Rincon de la Abuela
- 🍴La Calabaza
Valdivia Travel Guide Sections
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