Situated approximately 840 km from the Chilean capital of Santiago, this attractive university town features a fascinating combination of traditional Chilean wood-shingle construction with the architectural style of the well-to-do German settlers who colonized the area in the late 1800s. Visitors can look forward to exploring this unique architecture while strolling through the quaint streets and along two rivers, the Valdivia and the Calle-Calle. The picturesque river wharf of Valdivia is the central hub of the city and is home to the popular local fish market, where you can feed Sea lions and Pelicans with the snacks provided by the fishmongers. Other not-to-be-missed activities include a boat tour of the ruined 17th-century Spanish forts on the surrounding islands. On the tour of the Kunstmann Brewery, you will see the brewing process, enjoy beer sampling along the way, and finish with a stop at the souvenir shop and museum.