The main beach's seafront, Playa Murcielago [to the north], has been spruced up and renovated of late, and Playa Tarqui, is calmer and quieter. If you come to town to change money or buses, the most pleasing area is around the Parque Eloy Alfaro and Parque de la Madre. The port around the Capitania has also been renovated, with some good restaurants from which to observe the comings and goings. The small but good Museo del Banco Central showcases archeological artifacts relating to the important Valdivian culture of the region, open Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm.

|Article contributed by Dominic Hamilton|||