Valparaíso Travel Guide

  View from a hill, Valparaiso
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Pro

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 Close to Santiago, port city with beaches nearby 


Con

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 High-ish crime rates, easy to get lost. 


In a nutshell

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 You could walk for years and years in Valparaiso, discovering each day a new marvel! 

 

Explore Valparaíso

Things to Do  

Port is active and not in best part of town

Port is active and not in best part of town, Valparaíso

 fred98115 Says:  Some photographers might find this an interesting town for old world charm, but I found it in a state of disrepair. The port itself is oriented to shipping and is an efficient embarkation point for Santiago. It is not close to Santiago. 

Neruda's home and restaurants

Neruda's home and restaurants, Valparaíso

 DaisyWhite Says:  Hello. Maybe it's too late for my reply but just in case...You must see Pablo Neruda's house and take some of the several elevators that would take you to the hills with beautiful views. Good restaurants in the port, andin half way between Valparaiso and Viña del Mar... 

Walking place.

Walking place., Valparaíso

 viajeras2 Says:  PASEO GERVASONI : Located in the Cerro Concepción, access is from Calle Pasaje Templeman Papudo up for Pratt Street, up the elevator Conception.PASEO ATKINSON: Since it is possible to see the entire coastline, hills and the city plan. One of its features is found permanently... 

San Francisco Church

San Francisco Church, Valparaíso

 viajeras2 Says:  It was declared a National Monument on July 18, 1983. Located in the Cerro Barón.In 1845, laid the foundation stone of the Franciscan complex. In 1851 the church was then in 1890 built the existing body of facade by the architect Eduardo Provasoli.A violent fire in 1983... 

Banos Turcos

Banos Turcos, Valparaíso

 viajeras2 Says:  A place that been there for so many years. Located in downtown of Valparaiso, a cross the one of main square Parque Italia. I've never been to that place but take the picture because my friend is from Turkey :0))ABaños Turcos El Parque (32) 225-5186Freire 564Valparaíso, V... 

Baron Hill

Baron Hill, Valparaíso

 viajeras2 Says:  The Baron Hill is one of the 42 hills of Valparaíso. Located at the eastern end of the plan of the city, next to the Dairy Hill, and is a purely residential area. His name is because in 1795 the place was built a fort to protect the El Almendral and the northern sector of... 

Armada de Chile

Armada de Chile, Valparaíso

 iwys Says:  The Armada de Chile building is the headquarters of the Chilean Navy. The grand building is also a National Monument. It was built in 1906. The architect was Ernesto Urquieta, who based its design on a government building he'd seen in Paris. At one time, one wing of the... 

Hotels  

Robinson Crusoe Inn

 4 Reviews and 61 Opinions  Avoid this hotel at all cost. It was a disaster. We arrived at 8PM. It was the least friendly... 

Ultramar Hotel Valparaiso

 1 Review and 44 Opinions  Once a mansion, it was converted into a small hotel (16 rooms) not that many years ago. All the desk... 

Restaurants  

Donde Carlitos: Donde Carlitos

Donde Carlitos: Donde Carlitos, Valparaíso

 WaRPer Says:  Recommended by Fodor's and myself ;) This is the only restaurant located just in front of the Valparaiso's central market, very close to Ascensores Artilleria. Here you can find freshest seafood (hello! it's 2 blocks away from the sea, and 5 feet from the market!!). Try one... 

Restaurant La Concepcion: great evening of fine dining

Restaurant La Concepcion: great evening of fine dining, Valparaíso

 durant79 Says:  Sits in the midst of the historical zone--patrimonio--this old renovated building serves as an outstanding restaurant and respite from average eating housed in Chile. Really international standards--choice of foods, wines, attention from staff, hygiene. Highly recommend this... 

Nightlife  

La Piedra Feliz Valparaiso: Disco, Cafe concert.

La Piedra Feliz Valparaiso: Disco, Cafe concert., Valparaíso

 viajeras2 Says:  http://lapiedrafeliz.cl/index.htmlhttp://lapiedrafeliz.cl/salones.htmlhttp://lapiedrafeliz.cl/galeria/galeria.htmlWhen I travel to Chile is one of my favorite places to visit!!.OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY FROM 21:00 HRS Semi formal and formal, but do not go with sandals and... 

Meeting Place: Great friendly bar

Meeting Place: Great friendly bar, Valparaíso

 aviator777 Says:  Down at the harbour on Avenida Errázuriz near the junction with Avenida José Tomás Ramos you will see a small bar with tables and red umbrellas. It has a Spanish name which I can’t recall but translates as ‘Meeting Place’. The proprietor Eli, a kind-hearted lady, speaks... 

Transportation  

by bus from Santiago to Valparaiso

by bus from Santiago to Valparaiso, Valparaíso

 globetrott Says:  According to my guidebook there is an efficient and fast public bus-service from Valparaiso to Santiago de Chile and vice versa. the ride takes just about 90 minutes and the buses are quite comfortable as well. 6 $ / 5 euros is the fare for one way. The buses are leaving in... 

By bus from Santiago

By bus from Santiago, Valparaíso

 kiwigal_1 Says:  Each time I have travelled to Valparaiso I have made day trips from Santiago. The most convenient way for someone without a car is to take a bus. Buses in Santiago depart from the main terminal (Terminal Alameda) located at Metro station Universidad de Santiago (on line 1)... 

Tur-Bus

Tur-Bus, Valparaíso

 ezaguryk Says:  I take the tur-bus company very comfortable, punctual and good, cheap 6$ one way (can pay with credit car). They have music and TV, the Ride it is of 1 hour half, and have a nice view on the road, have every 15 min a bus that depart to ValparaisoYou can go by subway to... 

Local Customs  

Tipping

Tipping, Valparaíso

 kiwigal_1 Says:  In Chile the standard tip in a restaurant is 10% which is sometimes added onto the bill but more often than not you need to leave behind on the table. If paying by credit card you can ask to add the tip to the bill and indicate the standard 10%. Do not tip taxis.If you drive... 

Chilean wines part II

Chilean wines part II, Valparaíso

 marsistanbul Says:  Most vineyards date from Columbus's second voyage to South America,when vine production and its use was more of a religious necessity than a form of cultural enjoyment.The first vineyards were planted in Mexico,and soon later,whole areas of land were set aside for wine... 

Warnings and Dangers  

bad neighborhoods

bad neighborhoods, Valparaíso

 pennypincher Says:  Use caution and common sense when riding up the ascensors (funiculars). Many go up to dangerous neighbourhoods. My husband and I were robbed on Cerro Cordilliera by young thugs. Lost passports, ID, camera, etc. While some of the hillside areas are safe, many are not! Enjoy... 

Off The Beaten Path  

"El Baron"

"El Baron", Valparaíso

 marsistanbul Says:  it's nothing short of a miracle that such complex and antique constructions have survived not only the passage of time but also the wave of eartquakes and fires that ravaged the city more than once.Among these is the church of San Francisco,sitting a top the hill,El... 

Favorites  

Fruit Juices!

Fruit Juices!, Valparaíso

 HispanicYob Says:   My fondest memory was walking all over this city and coming across little surprises. Naturally, you'd expect to find some sort of juice bar. We found one next to Plaza O' Higgins. It was a surprisingly hot day and we needed refreshment. As you can see from the pictures,... 

The Night

The Night, Valparaíso

 marsistanbul Says:  Thus it was not merely a gratuitous act that Valparaiso was placed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO;the jewel of the pasific now shines in the day and throughout the night for the entire world to see. 

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