Info about Valdivia

Description and characteristics of Valdivia

Valdivia is located in the city of Santa Elena in the commune Valdivia. This town is historical evidence of one of the oldest civilizations in Latin America.

This culture dates from about 1800 years BC 3500th was a fishing village that manufactured tools, instruments and weapons with stones. So too they did not use clothes, only covering their private parts.

As tourist attractions travelers can opt for different activities. The Ecomuseum is one of them, here handicrafts made by the Valdiviense culture as evidence: vases, pots and figurines decorated great beauty.

The aquarium is another alternative, it is possible to meet a wide variety of marine species (lobsters, crabs, shrimp, crabs, sea cucumbers, sea urchins, starfish)

Also to visit this aquarium a training plan for young commune aged 10 to 16 are supported. They themselves carry forward the guidebooks for the aquarium.

Moreover, the climate in this region is 23 ° C its beach has a length of 3 kilometers. It is a quiet place, ideal for walking with family and friends enjoying the magnificent natural landscapes.

You can find small restaurants and enjoy typical dishes from the coast and then walk through the spaces of artisans and appreciate the ancient techniques

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