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EARTHQUAKE IN CHILE: IMPORTANT NOTICE
The big earthquake that hit Chile early on February 27 had a serious impact on the Maule and Bío Bío regions. The Cities of Concepción, Talca, Talcahuano, Constitución, Lota and small settlements located on the Pacific shore near these cities were the most affected. The rest of the Chilean cities remain stable and operating normally. Their airports have been opened and their flights resumed, and so have public and communication services. Nevertheless, we recommend that you make contact with local operators (hotel managers and travel agencies) or with the Chilean Tourist Office, which has implemented an online service to keep people informed about the situation in each area (www.sernatur.cl).
As of today, the City of Santiago, as well as the most representative cities to the North and South of the capital, such as Arica, Iquique, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chillán, Los Angeles, Temuco, Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Puerto Montt, the Island of Chiloé, Isla de Pascua, Pucón, Villarrica and all the southern districts up to Punta Arenas, the country continues to operate normally. People are distressed by everything that has happened but they will remain together to overcome this terrible moment.
Keep your head up, Chile!!! We are here for you.
The big earthquake that hit Chile early on February 27 had a serious impact on the Maule and Bío Bío regions. The Cities of Concepción, Talca, Talcahuano, Constitución, Lota and small settlements located on the Pacific shore near these cities were the most affected. The rest of the Chilean cities remain stable and operating normally. Their airports have been opened and their flights resumed, and so have public and communication services. Nevertheless, we recommend that you make contact with local operators (hotel managers and travel agencies) or with the Chilean Tourist Office, which has implemented an online service to keep people informed about the situation in each area (www.sernatur.cl).
As of today, the City of Santiago, as well as the most representative cities to the North and South of the capital, such as Arica, Iquique, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, La Serena, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chillán, Los Angeles, Temuco, Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Puerto Montt, the Island of Chiloé, Isla de Pascua, Pucón, Villarrica and all the southern districts up to Punta Arenas, the country continues to operate normally. People are distressed by everything that has happened but they will remain together to overcome this terrible moment.
Keep your head up, Chile!!! We are here for you.
Paisaje fluvial – Photo: Jorge Gonzalez - interpatagonia.com
Valdivia is your stop in the Carretera Panamericana, distant 842 km. from the capital, Santiago.
It is an attractive and original city founded on 9th February 1552, with two big rivers that make 130 km. of navigable water and then join in the estuary of river Valdivia.
The gentle slopes along the road will give you different images where the rumour of the water mingles with the green of cultivated lands and intermitent forests.
The design of the city is adapted to the irregular topography and the curves of river Calle Calle, what originates multiple corners that will surprise you with their rich architecture inherited from German colonization.
With more than 123.000 inhabitants, the city of Valdivia bases its economy in indusry, handicraft, forestation, naval constructions and tourism.
Typical products such as marzipan, chocolate, liquor and pottery will call your attention and offer you the possibility to enjoy their tradition and quality.
As regards cultural activities, Valdivia stands out for its opportunities and the Universidad Austral.
Inter Patagonia - Touristic Information about Valdivia, Patagonia, Chile: Introduction
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