Jardín Botánico UACh
Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Austral de Chile
A botanical garden on the Austral University campus on Teja Island, showcasing the native temperate rainforest plants of Chile, with shaded paths and ponds ideal for a leisurely stroll.
The botanical garden lies on the Teja Island campus of the Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh). Covering about 10 hectares, it collects native plants of Valdivia's temperate rainforest in southern Chile, including Chilean cedar, Chilean laurel, several species of southern beech, and ferns, along with a section of introduced garden plants. It looks best in spring when the flowers bloom and in autumn when the leaves turn red. Entry is free, and it is generally open from about 08:00 to 20:00, with shorter hours in winter. It is about a 10-minute walk from the historical museum.
Opening hours
About 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Parque Saval
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Valdivia
- Feria Fluvial & Sea Lions
- Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele
- Submarino O'Brien Museum
- Torreón Los Canelos
- Calle General Lagos Heritage Street
- Torreón del Barro