Torreón del Barro
Another colonial-era defense tower built in 1774, located on a small square along Avenida Picarte on the east side of the city, and classified as a national monument.
The Torreón del Barro, like the Los Canelos Tower, is a surviving part of Valdivia's 1774 city defenses. This octagonal stone tower once stood beside the Puerta del Barro, an eastern gate in the city wall that controlled the road into town from the interior. Today it sits on a small square along Avenida Picarte. You can view it from outside, and it is lit at night. It is about 1.5 km from the city center, making it a good stop on the way back after exploring downtown.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Torreón Los Canelos
- Feria Fluvial & Sea Lions
- Submarino O'Brien Museum
- Calle General Lagos Heritage Street
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Valdivia
- Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele
- Jardín Botánico UACh
- Parque Saval