Protected areas in the Costa de Valdivia: Oncol, Rio Cruces Sanctuary, Peninsula San Ramon, Pilolkura.

Pathways Pilolkura

Private park that preserves the temperate evergreen forest. It is possible to discover and learn the magic forest walking trails valdiviana low difficulty, where a local guide will interpret the environment, including cultural and historical aspects of Mapuche Lafkenche. It is advisable to book tours. Crossing the river bridge crossings, take the right path. There are 18 miles to the park, about 40 minutes drive.

Los Molinos, and Curiñanco Pilolcura

Small towns with fishing coves, where you can enjoy the fruits of the sea, fishing and weather permitting, beautiful days of sun on its beaches. At Los Molinos, is famous for its seafood restaurants overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Further north is the resort of Playa Curiñanco and Pilolcura, where you can access the park Oncol. From Valdivia take the coast road, 17 kms the first place you will find Niebla, the beaches there and start on the same coastal road about 27 kms Fog is Curiñanco, more rural town that has a large beach 6 kms.

Parque Oncol:

Ideal for camping, trekking and canopy, reaching the top of the hill, from where on clear days you can see the sea and the mountains of the Andes. Occupies the coastal mountains from the Pacific Ocean to the Sanctuary of the Cruces River Nature and possible tour of the day from Valdivia, combined with the coastal zone. Crossing the river bridge crossings, take the right path. Is 21 km to the park, about 50 minutes drive.

Tips:

In summer, shuttle bus from the Mercado Municipal, the departure time is 10:00 am and return at 18:00 hours, the approximate value is $ 8,000 .- including transportation and entrance to the park.
Accessible Tourism: The park has a trail Oncol enabled handrail, designed to facilitate visits by older adults.

Currently not enabled the river route that departs from the river pier in the river Streets Street.

Nature Sanctuary Rio Cruces - Punucapa

Cruces River wetlands can enjoy calm and know the habitat of more than 119 species of birds and some amphibians and mammals. Large areas of nesting black-necked swans, coots, ducks, among others, accompany the passage of vessels. We recommend a stop in the town of Punucapa, where you can visit the factories of chicha and apple cider. In addition to one of several breweries Valdivian: Black Neck. There is a possibility of horse riding, rowing boats and others.

Tips:

February 2: A Punucapa reach thousands of pilgrims and tourists to celebrate the feast of the Virgin of Candelaria.
This is one of the best ways to combine bird watching and visiting Punucapa traditions. Ask for tours and guides on local agencies.
Kayak: Nothing better to enjoy close contact with birds and jungle Valdivia. The kayaking in the sanctuary are increasingly requested.