Feria Fluvial & Sea Lions
Feria Fluvial de Valdivia
An open-air fish market on the banks of the Valdivia River, where sea lions, pelicans, and gulls fight over scraps as vendors clean their catch. It's the city's most iconic scene.
The Feria Fluvial sits beside the Costanera riverfront promenade in the city center. Stalls sell fresh seafood such as salmon, conger eel, shellfish, and sea urchin. Along the riverside railing, several South American sea lions often lounge around, waiting for the fish scraps that vendors toss, and you can get very close to them. Across the way is the public market, where you can eat seafood soup and fried fish. The market is busiest from about 08:00 to 14:00. Admission is free. Don't feed or touch the sea lions. The boat dock is also nearby.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Valdivia
- Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele
- Submarino O'Brien Museum
- Torreón Los Canelos
- Jardín Botánico UACh
- Calle General Lagos Heritage Street
- Parque Saval
- Torreón del Barro