Activities in Valdivia
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Cervecería Kunstmann
At Cervecería Kunstmann, on Isla Teja at Km5 on the road to Niebla, you’ll find the South’s best brewery. Call ahead if you’re interested in a free tour, but we know you’re really just here for the suds. Make sure to try the unfiltered versions of the Toro Bayo and lager at this large brewpub and beer museum – they aren’t available anywhere else. In the evening, the hearty German fare includes lots of pork chops, späetzle, sauerkraut, and apple sauce, which – let’s be frank – is only good if your name is Rolf and you suffer from a debilitating case of homesickness. Bus 20 from Carampague to Isla Teja (CH$300) can drop you off.
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Reina Sofia
Valdivia's main and traditional tourist attraction is the boat cruises that ply the rivers to visit the different forts. Each tour says it's different, but most take the same route, stopping at Corral and Isla Mancera for 45 minutes to one hour each, and all include lunch and onces (afternoon tea). Outfitters include the Reina Sofia, which departs from Puerto Fluvial at the base of Arauco.
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Anticura Expediciones
Anticura Expediciones specializes in arranging trekking and climbing trips in remote areas of the region, tailored to individual skill levels. Trips go from three to five days.
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Góndolas Valdivianas
If the large boats aren’t intimate enough for you, Góndolas Valdivianas does hour-long river tours in Italian-style gondolas with dinner for CH$16,000.
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