Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #2 in Valdivia, Chile

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.7 km
Ascend 34 m
Descend 36 m

Experience Valdivia in Chile in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in ValdiviaIndividual Sights in Valdivia

Sight 1: Plaza Simón Bolívar

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The Plaza Simón Bolívar is located in the Chilean city of Valdivia, capital of the Los Ríos Region. It is located near the Calle-Calle bridge, at the northern entrance to the city, between Avenida Ramón Picarte to the north, and Errázuriz to the south. It is considered one of the historic squares of the city.

Wikipedia: Plaza Simón Bolívar (Valdivia) (ES)

51 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 2: Simón Bolívar

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Simón Bolívar

Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar Palacios Ponte y Blanco was a Venezuelan military and political leader who led what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Panama, and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire. He is known colloquially as El Libertador, or the Liberator of America.

Wikipedia: Simón Bolívar (EN)

207 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Torreón del Barro

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The Torreón Picarte or Torreón del Barro is a historical monument located in the city of Valdivia, Los Ríos Region, Chile. It is located in one of the old accesses to the city – the road to Los Llanos – and was designed next to the Los Canelos Tower in 1768 by the engineer Juan Garland; its execution was carried out by the Governor don Joaquín de Espinoza y Dávalos in 1774.

Wikipedia: Torreón Picarte (ES)

1681 meters / 20 minutes

Sight 4: Museo de las Telecomunicaciones

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The Museum of Telecommunications is a thematic museum located in the city of Valdivia, Los Ríos Region, Chile. Its purpose is to disseminate information on the progress and history of telecommunication methods used nationally and worldwide, this being the first of its kind in the country. It was inaugurated on May 18, 2022.

Wikipedia: Museo de las Telecomunicaciones (Chile) (ES)

201 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Iglesia San Francisco

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Iglesia San Francisco de Valdivia is a church and convent in Valdivia, Chile. It was built between 1586 and 1628 and is the oldest building in the city, having withstood three major earthquakes. I

Wikipedia: Iglesia San Francisco de Valdivia (EN)

179 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Torreón Los Canelos

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Zone:south The Torreón Los Canelos or Torreón de Cantarranas is a historical monument located in the city of Valdivia, Los Ríos Region, Chile. It was designed in 1678 by the engineer Juan Garland as part of a network of defense infrastructure to counteract the attack of indigenous people in Valdivia; and was executed by the Governor don Joaquín de Espinoza y Dávalos in 1774.

Wikipedia: Torreón Los Canelos (ES)

363 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 7: Submarino O'Brien (S22)

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Submarino O'Brien (S22)

The Chilean submarine O'Brien was an Oberon-class submarine in the Chilean Navy.

Wikipedia: Chilean submarine O'Brien (S22) (EN)

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