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Valparaíso (Spanish: [balpaɾaˈiso]) is a major city, commune, seaport and naval base facility in Valparaíso Region, Chile. Greater Valparaíso is the second-largest populace in the country, as well as the second-largest city in the Greater Valparaíso metro area (behind Viña del Mar).
- Go on a free walking tour. What better way to get to know a place than walking it with a local expert? The best thing about these walking tours with Tours 4 Tips is that they are completely free.
- Ride in a funicular. Funiculars are a staple in the hilly city of Valparaíso. Think of funiculars as outdoor elevators that help people get around the hills.
- Wander the cute streets and admire the art. Another one of the best things about Valparaíso, aside from the walkability (and funicular access on hills), is the art.
- Check out the piano staircase. Speaking of wandering the streets and seeing all the art the city has to offer, you may have heard that there is a famous piano staircase in Valparaiso.
- Wander the city’s colorful streets. It sounds simple but many of Valparaíso’s streets are full of beautiful pieces of art – definitely the main tourist attraction in Valparaíso.
- Join a free walking tour. Like most cities in South America, Valparaíso is well served by free walking tours, which are run on tips. As there is so much to learn about this amazing city, a walking tour is the perfect way to begin your time.
- Hunt out the work of Un Kolor Distinto. The most prolific artists in Valparaíso are the duo Un Kolor Distinto. These guys are everywhere and we made it our mission to see as many of their works as possible.
- Chow down on the local favorite, chorrillana. Valparaíso is home to one of Chile’s finest ‘delicacies’, the chorrillana. It’s essentially a heart attack on a plate – but what a delightful heart attack!
Explore the maze of hills, historic funiculars, and art galleries of Valparaíso, a World Heritage City and the Jewel of the Pacific. Discover its maritime history, culture, and cuisine, and enjoy its carnivals and fireworks.
- La Sebastiana. Bellavista's most famous resident writer was Pablo Neruda, who made a point of watching Valparaíso's annual New Year's fireworks from his house at the top…
- Parque Cultural de Valparaíso. This cultural center built from the bones of a prison has a little bit of everything the thinking traveler could ask for.
- Museo Marítimo Nacional. Cannons still stand ready outside this naval museum. Much space is devoted to Chile's victory in the 19th-century War of the Pacific.
- Mercado Cardonal. As colorful as Valparaíso's trademark houses – and built almost as high – are the fruit and vegetable displays in the Mercado Cardonal, bordered by Yungay…
Apr 15, 2024 · Valparaíso, city, capital of Valparaíso región, central Chile. It lies on the south side of a broad, open bay of the Pacific Ocean, 84 miles (140 km) northwest of the national capital of Santiago. The city stands on the slopes of a semicircular spur of the coastal mountain range that ends in the rocky peninsula of Point Angeles.
Sep 8, 2020 · Discover the colorful and artistic city of Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site and former home of Pablo Neruda. Learn about its history, culture, street art, museums, beaches, festivals, and cuisine.
