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Austral University of Chile

Austral University of Chile (Spanish: Universidad Austral de Chile or UACh) is a research university in Chile based in Valdivia although it has some institutions and careers in Puerto Montt. Founded by decree on 7 September 1954 it is one of the eight original Chilean Traditional Universities. Juridically it is a nonprofit self-owned corporation under private law and is significantly state-financed.

Located at -39.8073, -73.2511 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Austral University of Chile, Educational institutions established in 1954, Universities in Los Ríos Region, Forestry education, Universities in Los Lagos Region, Forestry in Chile

Los Ríos Region

The XIV Los Ríos Region is one of Chile's 15 first order administrative divisions. Its capital is Valdivia. Pop. 356,396 (2002 census). It began to operate as region on October 2, 2007. It was created by subdividing the Los Lagos Region in southern Chile. It consists of two provinces: Valdivia and—the newly created—Ranco that was formerly part of Valdivia Province. The new region was established in consideration of territorial, historical and geographic factors.

Located at -39.8083, -73.2417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Los Ríos Region, States and territories established in 2007

Teja Island

Teja island (Spanish isla Teja) is an island in the city of Valdivia, Chile surrounded by three rivers: Cau-Cau river to the north, Cruces river to the west and Valdivia river to the southeast. Initially it was outside the proper city, but with the arrival of the German immigrants many of them settled there and since 1939 the island is directly connected to downtown Valdivia through the Pedro de Valdivia bridge.

Located at -39.8026, -73.2626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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River islands of South America, Islands of Los Ríos Region, Populated places in Valdivia Province

Pedro de Valdivia Bridge

Pedro de Valdivia Bridge is an arch bridge spanning Valdivia River, that separates downtown Valdivia from Isla Teja island a residential area. Together with Río Cruces Bridge (built in 1987) it allows connection from Valdivia to the coastal town Niebla. Pedro de Valdivia Bridge is named in honour of the founder of Valdivia the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia.

Located at -39.8115, -73.249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges in Valdivia, Arch bridges, Bridges completed in 1954

Río Cruces Bridge

Río Cruces Bridge is a triangular bridge spanning Cruces River that unites Isla Teja from Torobayo, a sub-urban area of Valdivia. Together with Pedro de Valdivia Bridge (built in 1954) it allows connection from Valdivia to the coastal town Niebla. Before the opening of Río Cruces Bridge the main access to Niebla was via a ferry from La Mulatas to Torobayo. Other areas that benefited from the bridge were Punucapa and Curiñanco.

Located at -39.8255, -73.2655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1987, Bridges in Valdivia

Torobayo

Torobayo is a suburb of Valdivia, Chile. It lies west of Isla Teja and connects to the city through Río Cruces Bridge. The Kunstmann beer factory and restaurant list within Torobayo and produces an ale beer named Torobayo Ale.

Located at -39.8325, -73.2678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Los Ríos Region, Populated places in Valdivia Province

Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele

Museo Histórico y Antropológico Maurice van de Maele or (Spanish for Historical and Anthropologic Museum Maurice van de Maele) is an anthropology and history museum in Valdivia run by Universidad Austral de Chile. The exhibitions at the museum deals with Mapuche and Huilliche culture and the German colonization of southern Chile. The museums exhibits collections of archaeological artifacts and also tools, toys, jewelry, textiles, ceramics and photo collection.

Located at -39.8131, -73.2508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Los Ríos Region, Austral University of Chile, University museums in Chile, History museums in Chile, Archaeological museums in Chile

Iglesia San Francisco de Valdivia

Iglesia San Francisco de Valdivia is a church and convent in Valdivia, Chile. It was built between 1586 and 1628 and is the oldest building in the city, having withstood three major earthquakes.

Located at -39.8181, -73.2475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Valdivia, Churches in Chile, Religious buildings completed in 1628