Valdivia
Chile · Regi�n de los R�osCL
City in Chile
Valdivia is a city and commune in southern Chile, administered by the Municipality of Valdivia. The city is named after its founder, Pedro de Valdivia, and is located at the confluence of the Calle-Calle, Valdivia, and Cau-Cau Rivers, approximately 15 km (9 mi) east of the coastal towns of Corral and Niebla. Since October 2007, Valdivia has been the capital of Los Ríos Region and is also the capital of Valdivia Province. The national census of 2025 recorded the commune of Valdivia as having 110,980 inhabitants (Valdivianos), of whom 150,048 were living in the city. The main economic activities of Valdivia include tourism, wood pulp manufacturing, forestry, metallurgy, and beer production. The city is also the home of the Austral University of Chile, founded in 1954, the Centro de Estudios Científicos and one of Chile's three environmental courts.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 150,048
- Coordinates
- -39.814, -73.246
- Timezone
- America/Santiago
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Valdivia
Valdivia sits in Regi�n de los R�os, Chile and reads as a mid-sized city. The headcount is close to 150,048. The southern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Visitors mostly come here for nature, culture and nightlife.
Things to do in Valdivia
Nature in Valdivia
(19)Looking for nature? Valdivia has Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations. The category holds 19 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Valdivia.
Culture in Valdivia
(16)Valdivia records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles under culture. Everything listed here comes from what Valdivia is actually tagged with. There are 16 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Valdivia
(10)Valdivia records Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events under nightlife. It is a direct read of Valdivia's activity profile. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Valdivia
(9)Valdivia records Bodyboard, Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Paddle under water sports. All of it is drawn from Valdivia's recorded activities. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Valdivia
(7)The adventure shortlist for Valdivia: Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Off Road Trails and Shooting Ranges. It is a direct read of Valdivia's activity profile. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in Valdivia
(5)Looking for sports? Valdivia has Golf, Horse Trails, Running, Tennis and Trail Running. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Valdivia.
Family in Valdivia
(4)Valdivia records Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo under family. It is a direct read of Valdivia's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Valdivia
(2)Valdivia's shopping entries include Food and Shopping. It is a direct read of Valdivia's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Valdivia
(2)For wellness, expect Farms and Ranches. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Valdivia.
More to do in Valdivia
(2)Other activities in Valdivia covers Fishing and Secret. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Valdivia.
Best time to visit Valdivia
Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Valdivia still delivers. For anything on snow, June to August is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in October to November and March to April. For anything on or in the water, aim for December to March.
Getting there & around
Public transport from Regi�n de los R�os reaches Valdivia without much detour. Valdivia runs on America/Santiago time.
Similar destinations
Places near Valdivia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valdivia known for?
- In Regi�n de los R�os, Chile, Valdivia stands out for nature, culture and nightlife. That mix defines the typical visit to this 150,048-strong destination.
- What can you do in Valdivia?
- Options in Valdivia run to Countryside, Desert, Forest, Gardens and Geological Formations — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Valdivia?
- Year-round, the indoor and evening side of Valdivia still delivers. For anything on snow, June to August is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in October to November and March to April. For anything on or in the water, aim for December to March.
- Where is Valdivia located?
- You will find Valdivia in Regi�n de los R�os, Chile. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
Cost of living in Valdivia
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 42
- Rent index
- 16
- Groceries index
- 37
- Restaurants index
- 33
- Inexpensive meal
- $8.4
- Cappuccino
- $2.31
- 1-bed, centre
- $1,176
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $647
More about Valdivia
Info about Valdivia, Regi�n de los R�os (Chile)
Valdivia region is Regi�n de los R�os, Provincia de Valdivia, in Chile (CL).
Alternate names are Ciudad de Valdivia, Ciudad de Valdiv�a, Val'divija, Val'dyvija, Valdeveje, Valdivia, Valdivija, Vald?v?j?, ZAL, bal di beiy, baldibia, baldybya, barudibia, valdivia, wa er di wei ya, waldywya, ????????, ????????, ?????????, ?????????, ?????????, ?????????, ????????, ??????????, ????????, ????????, ?????????, ????????, ??????, ?????, ????, latitude is -39.8142200, and its longitude -73.2458900.
With a population of 150.048 residents, its timezone is America/Santiago (America/Santiago_cet).
Some of the activities you can do in Valdivia are adventure parks, farms, rafting, ranches, tennis, adventure, playgrounds, events, nightlife, fountains, windsurfing, wildlife, geological formations, lakes, art galleries, paddle, water parks, gardens, horse trails, valleys, sailboats, docks, mountains, kayaking, rivers, museums, trail running, bars, forest, fishing, desert, pubs, disco, wine bars, nature reserves, festival, parks, scenic roads, music, secret, statues, bridges, treasure hunts, clubs, casinos, food, monuments, golf, natural places, off-road trails, nature, towers, religious sites, ancient ruins, mosques, running, theme parks, countryside, national parks, islands, architectural buildings, historical sites, shooting ranges, water sports, bodyboard, volcanoes, canoeing, jet skiing, walkways, shopping, amusement parks, zoo, aquariums, mines, cathedrals, castles in Chile.
More details about Valdivia in Chile (CL)
It is the capital of Los R�os Region.
Located in time zone UTC?04:00 (valid for standard time).
In Valdivia live 150.048 residents, related to 2017 last census. It's postal code is 5090000, this is why if you want to send anything to friends by post on your tripit can be used this postal code as described.
Its area is 45 square km. this is why Valdivia should be quitely calm town , amazing trip destination for who like quiet places as an economic base to travel to, a quiet town without distractions that characterizes large metropolis. If you stay in this town you can find cheap accommodations due to Valdivia cheap room prices, so this is why you may use it like your basecamp if you want to visit all Chile or Valdivia near cities.
Its meters above sea level, that is meters above sea level (M A.S.L.), should be about 5 meters. This is why it is the perfect trip destination if you and your beloved ones love to do a trip near the sea.
Cities near Valdivia that you can visit are beautiful cities like Mariquina, M�fil, Los Lagos, Paillaco, Corral. This is why you and your friends could very quickly go to these close wonderful destinations for new adventures.
If you want data for this city see its official website http://www.munivaldivia.cl/ .
Interactive Valdivia (Chile) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Valdivia, Regi�n de los R�os Provincia de Valdivia Chile (CL).
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