Valdivia (Spanish pronunciation: [balˈdiβja]; Mapuche: Ainil) is a city and commune in southern Chile, administered by the Municipality of Valdivia.

Valdivia was the first city founded by the Spaniards in Chile. In 1552 the conquistador Pedro de Valdivia named this city Santa María la Blanca de Valdivia and was considered a strategic …

Valdivia hosts no less than five major rivers, a landscape that was chiseled out after the earthquake of 1960, the most powerful ever recorded in the world. Since then, Valdivia has …

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Valdivia, city, Los Ríos región, southern Chile. It lies at the confluence of the Calle Calle and Cruces rivers, where they flow into the Valdivia River, 11 miles (18 km) from the Pacific Ocean.

Valdivia has been called the “Pearl of the South” and the “Beer Capital of Chile ". Thanks to its public spaces, order and cleanliness — in addition to nature, gastronomy and culture — it has …

May 25, 2025 · Named after the conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, this city is found in the south of Chile and is capital of the Los Ríos region. Where once Valdivia and Chiloé were the …

From sipping craft beer by the river to tracing Spanish fort ruins, Valdivia is Chile’s hidden gem. Download our free Valdivia map and book your trip before peak season hits!

Discover the more than 250 km of paths that surround lakes, rivers and virgin beaches. Rest and relax looking out at the green landscape or enjoy one of the many activities such as cable …

Valdivia is nicknamed “Valdilluvia” for being a rainy city. While the statistics for winter rainfall can look scary, the storms often come at night and you can catch some hours of sun during the …