Concepcion
Top Places to Visit
Universidad De Concepción
Universidad de Concepción, (University of Concepción). A beautiful university with big gardens. Must see La Pinacoteca.
The Huascar
The Huascar, at the naval base in Talcahuano, the Huascar is a ship that was captured from the Peruvian navy in the War of the Pacific. It is a symbol of ... more
Old Mining Operations
Old mining operations. 40 km south of Concepción is the old mining town of Lota that offers tours of an old coal mine.
Chivilingo
Chivilingo. Near Lota is the Chile´s first electric plant, today a beautiful museum and picnic area.
Museo Hualpén
Museo Hualpén, (Hualpén museum). A beautiful old house that was converted to a museum holding the pieces of Mr. Pedro del Rio Zañartu, a world traveller.
Top Places to Eat
Mercado Central
Mercado Central, the city´s main market is full of little restaurants serving up good seafood dishes and other Chilean traditional meals qith fresh produce. ... more
La Fuente Alemana
La Fuente Alemana, O´Higgins with Rengo (a block or so from the Plaza de Armas and Cathedral)- the go-to place to eat the completos which Chileans love so much... more
Waya´s Gyros
Waya´s Gyros, Plaza Peru, Greek inspired salads and wraps. Healthy and delicious food. Kuntsmann beer is also available by the pitcher so bring some friends, ...
30 Express
30 Express, Plaza Peru, empanada specialists serving every flavor combo imaginable. Good beer is also readily served up here. Clean, good service and friendly ...
La Fina Estampa
La Fina Estampa, San Martin with Angol, Peruvian restaurant serving good fresh seafood and great Pisco Sours. Quite a sophisticated place but the pricing is ...
Top Shopping Places
Mall Plaza Trebol
Mall Plaza Trebol[4], on the highway to Talcahuano. Take a bus from Concepción centre or a colectivo. A large North American inspired shopping mall complete ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Choripan
Choripan, probably the only bar with a pub feel in the Barrio Estacion. Decent live band playing covers of the Doors, Pink Floyd etc. Drinks can be pricey so ...
Pub Neruda
Pub Neruda, on the Diagonal (close to the Plaza Peru) a really relaxed bar which is usually full of a lively young crowd taking advantage of the good prices on ... more
Bar Bonita
Bar Bonita, Rengo 1624, great bar, you cannot really notice it's a bar from outside, but once you'll get in you'll love it. Live music and sketches on ...
Gala
Gala, located in the Barrio Estacion, this place is always packed on weekends and is frequented mainly for it´s nightclub located in the basement. Usually ...
Latitud Sur
Latitud Sur, Víctor Lamas 401, probably one of the more sophisticated bars in Concepción´s centre. Great artesenal beers made in the on-site microbrewery, ... more
Reggio
Reggio, great pub located in Pedro de Valdivia- best night to go is on Thursdays.
Top Activity Places
Learn Spanish
Learn Spanish, because of its weather, friendliness of its people, and many students around, this is a great place to learn Spanish. Several schools are ... more
