Valdivia

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Twice daily one-stop flights by LAN Express Airbus A318/320 to/from Santiago for 75000 pesos (lan.com Internet fare). The airport is about 35km north of Valdivia. Numerous shuttles await the flights and take you into the city for 5000 pesos.
The town has a cool little fish market by the river side where you can feed Sea lions and Pelicans with tidbits or snacks that you can buy from the fish mongers. Airesbuenos, García Reyes 550. Located in the very centre of the city, It's very affordable and clean and is run by a very hip, friendly, and open-minded fellow from Argentina. It attracts all kinds of fun people. This is the most recommended hostel in most of the International guides. From 2007 it has a new address: García Reyes 550.- Hostel Pratt, 595 Prat, with a great view of the Calle Calle river (it's right across the street) is convenient to the bus terminal and to downtown. The rooms are a bit dark and the beds have seen better days and the bathrooms are small. Friendly staff and a good breakfast. 20,000 pesos.