Urban Forests and Museums

Valdivia's history can be reviewed in its museums and urban forests. Southern University in Isla Teja, contains museums that recall the original peoples of this region and the process of colonization, the city's history, natural history and contemporary art. If we talk about forests, Valdivia stands out for its extensive network of green areas with parks botanical exotic and native species. So easy access, ideal for relaxing walks with family, children or elderly.

Southern University Botanical Garden

Is the most complete botanical garden in the country, its 10 acres are nearly 1,000 plant species (native and exotic) trees, shrubs and plants. Highlights a sample of almost 90% of native trees Valdivia climate. Its main objective is to contribute to the conservation of species of Chilean flora and especially those of known Valdivian Temperate Forest. It is located along the river connecting the Cau Cau River Crossings to the Calle Calle River, originating at the confluence of river Valdivia.

Los Laureles s / n, interior Campus Isla Teja, U. Southern

Phone: 063-221313

Open all year round from 09:00 am

Guided tours only in summer months

Free Entry

Activities: Hiking, observation of natural species, Running, Cycling

Harnecker Park

The park has an area of 4.5 hectares largely covered by various species of great ecological value. Along with these green areas have implemented other recreational character which are divided into a multipurpose, educational, ecological, picnic area, fitness, playground, nursery.

This allows the recreation of children and young people safely. We find tree species identified with their respective information signs. Thanks to these visitors can recognize the species in the park.

Av. Pedro Montt 779

Phone: 069-220299

High season: 08:00 to 21:00 hrs. Monday to Sunday

Low Season: 08:00 to 18:00 hrs. Tuesday to Sunday in decline.

Adult Price: Free admission

Activities: Paint ball, soccer, tennis, basketball, cycling, running, observation of natural species, hiking, picnic, playground.

Arboretum, Universidad Austral

The Arboretum of the Institute of Forestry, Faculty of Forestry at Southern University was established in 1971. It is the largest of its kind in the country due to the great diversity of plant species it houses. It has an area greater than 60 ha. and more than 500 different native and exotic trees. We can travel through beautiful trails. In its 60 acres houses a collection of over 5000 tree species both Chilean and foreign. Here are:

• Nothofagus species of New Zealand and Chile.
• Valdivian forest trees of central and southern Chile.
• Abetos.
• Conifers.
• Eucalyptus.
• Chilean myrtle.
• A collection of bambusaceas.
• Populetum about 3 acres where they grow trees of the genus Populus, remains a showcase of clones with 70 varieties.

Currently grown on 1.6 hectares, some 17 varieties for the production of budwood for expansion and culture.

Access Fundo Teja Norte, Isla Teja

Phone: 063-216186

Open all year from Tuesday to Sunday from 08:00 to 18:00 in winter and from 08:00 to 20:00 in summer

Admission: Adults $ 700 Seniors and Children: $ 400

Activities: Guided tours to discover the plants and their uses. Approx. 1 ½ hours. Out of the Sea to Sun at 10:00, 11:30, 16:00 and 17:30, from the Visitors Center. Guided Tour $ 2,000 per person

Mauricio Anthropological and Historical Museum Van de Maele (MN), Isla Teja

Mapuche culture of the Spanish colonial era and the German colonization and ancient artifacts and maps of historical interest.

Schedules:

From December 15: 10: 00 to 20:00 hrs. Monday to Sunday

From March 14: 10:00 to 18: 00 hrs. Tuesday to Sunday.

Adult price: $ 1,500. (securities subject to change)

Museum of Contemporary Art, Isla Teja

Various creations and traveling exhibitions of contemporary art throughout the year. Its former warehouses, which belonged to the brewery, denote an attraction for the visitor back in time.

Schedules:

High season: 10:00 a.m. to 14:00 Hrs. and 16:00 Hrs. to 20:00 Hrs. Monday to Sunday, Adult Value: $ 1,200. (securities subject to change)

Botanical Museum, "Rudolph Philippi"

Next to the Historical Museum, Isla Teja, its purpose is to relieve the work of Rudolph Amandus Philippi in the field of scientific knowledge in Chile, and disseminate scientific building a bridge between early and contemporary research scientists.

Schedules:

High season: 10: 00 to 20:00 hrs. Monday to Sunday

Season: 10:00 to 18:00 hrs. Tuesday to Sunday

Adult price: $ 1,500. (securities subject to change)