Parque Costero Curiñanco
Área Costera Protegida Curiñanco
A protected coastal area on the Pacific, where ancient rainforest reaches right down to rocky shores and beaches, with ocean-view trails and seabirds such as oystercatchers.
Curiñanco lies on the coast north of Niebla. It is protected by a Chilean non-profit organisation, and the original Valdivian rainforest runs right to the Pacific cliffs. A forest trail takes about 1.5 hours to reach seaside viewpoints overlooking rocky shores, sandy beaches and seabirds. Nearby, a small restaurant run by a Mapuche community serves food. It's about 40 minutes' drive from Valdivia. Head north along the coastal road through Niebla and combine it with Niebla Fort for a day trip. The water is icy and the waves are strong, so swimming is not advisable.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Parque Oncol
- Castillo de Niebla
- Fuerte San Luis de Alba de Amargos
- Parque Saval
- Cervecería Kunstmann
- Isla Mancera
- Jardín Botánico UACh
- Castillo de Corral (San Sebastián de la Cruz)