Concepción

its beautiful !
the people in chilean people in general are friendly
i went when i was 16 and i have friends who visit frequently and i visit. I dont know how i could explain it to you, but everyone should go!

There is a lot of poverty on the outskirts of concepcion. It is definitely a place that not a lot of people go to. That is what makes it so wonderful!

I lived here for a year and a half. It is not characterized as a very touristy city, but you may take a day to wander around the streets downtown, the university and the Bio Bio river. Nightlife is fun, try the TREINTA Y TANTOS empanadas in the Barrio Estacion, they are really good.
If you are planning to travel south of Chile, this is a good place to stop for a night and continue with your journey.

I was born here 20 years ago…

where I was brought up…as a child…before moving to Sweden at the age of 7.

I visited Concepcion in december 2004, while visiting a friend who lives there. It’s a nice town, almost cosy. Although it’s Chile’s second city, it does’nt seem to be like that. Not that many attractions, if you want more..go to Santiago. It has a nice small history museum and of course the Mural in the Pinotéca at the UdC-campus.Just an ordinary town.
Concepcion is close to a really nice seaside resort (Ditchato, well known in Chile, do not go the in february..) and deserted beaches (you must be with a local to see them). If you want some nature very close to the city, cross the Rio Bió Bió and head for Laguna Grande in San Pedro de la Paz. Some nice swans with a black coloured neck to be seen there. Go there while its lasts, they plan to build a casino complex on it’s shore. Another waste of nature, called progress.
Anyway, nightlife is ok as well, although having a bad name, the Barrio Estación is worth exploring. The unique vegetarian restaurant, at the time of my visit they only had one, is worth a visit as well, as is Trenta y Mas, a excellent empenadas restaurant.
Concepción, a visit worth