Universidad Austral de Chile

Valdivia, Chile

Isla Teja

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UACH

The Universidad Austral de Chile is located in Valdivia, Chile. Valdivia is located in the Lakes Region of the Southern most country in the world. The UACH is located on the Isla Teja, which is separated from the rest of Valdivia but the widest river in the country. You can view a schedule of events from the university.

 

Small Town

Valdivia is a small, diverse, friendly fishing town located in Chile's Mediterranean climate region. The town lies twelve hours south of the capital, Santiago and thirty minutes east of Niebla, the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Argentina is also never more than a short bus ride from Chile.

Life in Valdivia

Valdivia's "centro" offers large city amenities in a small town setting: government, education, shopping, restaurants, accommodations, diverse religious choices, entertainment, nightlife, etc. The Isla Teja offers a history museum that is the pride of Valdivia. The university, of course, adds a unique aspect to the town.

Getting Around

Anything in Valdivia, including the Isla Teja, is within walking distance. However, cheap rides on micro buses and in taxis are plentiful and run in between the university and the "centro". Valdivia also offers a grand bus depot, with buses leaving daily to Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and anywhere along Chile's long coast. Valdivia's airport, although it is a taxi ride there, will take you anywhere in Chile, specifically to the capital. Cost to travel to Santiago are: by bus $12,000 pesos (20.00USD) or by air $60,000 pesos (100.00USD).