Valdivia
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Valdivia (Spanish pronunciation: [balˈdiβja]), with 140,559 inhabitants, is a city and commune in southern Chile, administered by the Municipality of Valdivia. The city is named after its founder Pedro de Valdivia and is located at the confluence of the Calle-Calle, Valdivia, and Cau-Cau Rivers, approximately 15 km (9 mi) east of the coastal towns of Corral and Niebla.
Charts
See Chile.
Weather
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Passages
See Chile.
Communication
Before arrival hail the authorities (Armada) in VHF channel 16 Valdivia Radio
Also see Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Valdivia is a port of entry/exit for Chile. For details see Entrance: Chile.
Berthing
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club de Yates Valdivia
Club de Yates Valdivia [[Valdivia#Club de Yates Valdivia|Club de Yates Valdivia]] 39°49.465'S, 073°15.074'W Maximum draft 3 m. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, laundry, WiFi. Book exchange. 24 hr security, boat storage.
- [email protected]; Tel: +56 (63) 213 028; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 68
- Address: General Lagos, 1445. Valdivia, Chile
Marina La Estancilla
Marina La Estancilla [[Valdivia#Marina La Estancilla|Marina La Estancilla]] 39°50.948'S, 073°18.998'W This new marina, also operated by Club de Yates, is further down river. It can accomodate on floating docks yachts up to 40 m long and with draft up to 5 m. It is 10 minutes by bus from the town. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, WiFi, fuel. Shipyard (Alwoplast) for repairs of all kinds . Restaurants nearby.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 68
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Potable Water | In all three marinas |
| Electricity | In all three marinas |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | In both marinas |
| Laundry | At both Club de Yates Valdivia and Marina Estancilla. |
| Garbage | In both marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Alongside at Nielba or by Jerry Jug / Cargo flete to the marinas. |
| Bottled gas | Can be arranged by all marinas |
| Chandlers | Yes |
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| Repairs |
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| Internet | WiFi at both marinas |
| Mobile connectivity | Yes |
| Vehicle rentals | Yes |
Provisioning
The usual major supermarket chains are represented - Jumbo, Unimarc, Lider.
Fresh fish and produce of a high quality can be found in the riverside market on Costanera Prat, near the bridge.
Eating out
- Numerous good restaurants in both the city and along the road to Nielba.
Transportation
- In 2019 the Valdivia airport was served by 5 flights a day to and from Santiago. The airport is about 35 km north of Valdivia
- Airlines operating into Valdivia are Latam, Sky, and JetSmart.
- The bus terminal is a short walk from the centre of Valdivia. Regular departures to all parts of Chile. Schedules can be found here https://www.recorrido.cl
- Aproximately 10 to 12 hours to Santiago, 3 hours to Puerto Montt
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
References
See Chile.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Valdivia and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- Frank Holden, 'Westerly Serenade', September 2019
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