Economy
The main economic activities of Valdivia include; university activity, metallurgy, naval construction (Asenav, Alwoplast), aquaculture, food processing, and forestry-related activities (harvesting and processing of wood from nearby plantations of eucalyptus and Douglas-firs). Large enterprises such as CELCO, Bomasil, and Louisiana-Pacific have established wood processing factories near Valdivia. Specialty beer (Kunstmann) and chocolate (Entrelagos) production are also part of the Valdivian economy.
Tourism during the summer months (December, January, February) is a major income source for Valdivias economy. Valdivia is an old tourist destination in Chile and is most valued for its natural beauty and culture. In 1917 "Valdivian Week" (Spanish: Semana Valdiviana) was celebrated for the first time, and the city began to distinguish itself as a tourism centre in Chile.
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