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    Chile's creative, colourful port town
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    Excellent food

    Dine at fine restaurants and pisco bars

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    Port city

    Discover old and new buildings adorned with art

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    Fine wines

    Visit lush vineyards across the region

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    Art and history

    Take guided history and art tours with experts

    Grand architecture, bright street art and excellent restaurants

    An important port with a rich heritage ordained a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valparaiso is one of the most interesting and attractive cities to visit in Chile.

    The city is built up dozens of hilltops, or cerros, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with a maze of cobbled streets, alleyways, stairways and funicular lifts winding their way up steep sides through perched neighbourhoods to the top.

    Much of the grand architecture dates back to the Valparaiso’s 19th century heyday when the port became a vital stopover en-route to the American West Coast, especially so during California Gold Rush, when it also attracted immigrants from across Europe. Though its fortunes faded with the opening of Panama Canal, today’s city still remains an active port with a charmingly worn in feel.

    Valparaiso’s brightly coloured wooden-clad buildings are matched by the works of the street artists which adorn seemingly every flat surface in within reach, the latest in a long line of creative types and poets drawn to this edgy coastal city. It was best described by resident poet Pablo Neruda, who wrote, “Valparaíso, how absurd you are. You haven’t combed your hair, you’ve never had time to get dressed, life has always surprised you.”

    Just two hours from Santiago, a stay here is all about experiencing the offbeat side of Chile, and there are now many excellent Valparaiso restaurants, sunset-facing pisco bars and boutique hotels to choose from. We can arrange privately guided tours with local history and art experts and you’re also well located here to explore the fruitful vineyards of the Aconcagua and Casablanca Valleys.

    Highlights

    Discover some of the region’s best wines with a visit to a Valparaiso winery and vineyard or two

    Spend time wandering through some of the smaller side streets, discovering some of Valparaiso’s best-kept secrets and surprises

    Take a ride in one of the funicular railways, enjoying the views of the city below along the way

    Visit La Sebastiana, the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda’s house, which is now a museum

    Valparaíso’s colorful streets and artistic flair make it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking Chilean culture and stunning coastal scenery. Its historic hills, adorned with murals and beautiful ocean views, offer an inspiring experience at almost every turn.

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    When to visit

    Valparaiso is great all year round, especially in the warmer months November through March. Over this period, the Valparaiso weather is great for exploring the city, discovering vibrant street art, strolling along pretty hillsides and drinking in the stunning coastal views. You’ll also find a number of festivals and cultural events being help from December onwards, making it the perfect time to really immerse yourself in life here.

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