Parque Saval
A large city park on Teja Island, wrapped around a lake that formed when the ground sank after an earthquake, with woodland paths. Rhododendrons bloom in spring, and the park often hosts festivals and fairs.
Parque Saval sits on Teja Island and covers roughly 30 hectares. Its centerpiece, Laguna de los Lotos, formed when the ground subsided after the 1960 earthquake. Along the shore you'll find water lilies, black-necked swans and other waterbirds. Wide lawns and shady paths run through the park, rhododendrons burst into bloom in spring, and in summer it hosts events such as the Valdivia Beer Festival and the agricultural fair. Entry is free, and the botanical garden is about a 10-minute walk away.
Opening hours
About 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Jardín Botánico UACh
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Valdivia
- Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele
- Feria Fluvial & Sea Lions
- Submarino O'Brien Museum
- Torreón Los Canelos
- Calle General Lagos Heritage Street
- Torreón del Barro