Valparaiso
Valparaiso is a city in Chile known
as “The Pearl of the Pacific”. A strong earthquake in 1906 devastated the city that however regained its splendor. Known by its inhabitants as “Valpo”, the city is also known has “Little San Francisco” or “The Jewell of the Pacific” and is considered World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Wherever you look in Valparaiso you see street art, there are hundreds of beautiful graffitis. Valparaiso has the Chile’s busiest port. Located between the sea and hills that are accessible by 15 elevators (ascensores) archaic but that provide breathtaking views. Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet, winner of a Nobel Prize, had a house here, La Sebastiana. Don’t miss the Street Art, Cerro Concepción, the Baburizza Palace, the Paseo Atkinson, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palacio Lyon. The ascensor Polanco on Calle Simpson is wonderful. The city of Viña del Mar is very close to Valparaiso. Hotels in Valparaiso
What to visit in Valparaiso: La Sebastiana; Cerro Concepción; Baburizza Palace; Paseo Atkinson; Museum of Fine Arts; Palacio Lyon; Ascensores de Valparaiso;
Restaurants in Valparaiso
- Gelsosomo’s Pizzeria
- Casa del Mar Mexican Bar & Grill
- Le Peep
- Round the Clock Restaurant
- Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grille
- Meditrina Market Cafe
- Dish Restaurant
- Culver’s
Transports in Valparaiso
By train and bus: There are trains and buses to/from Santiago.
Map of Valparaiso
Map of Valparaiso
Where is Valparaiso on Map of Chile
Where is Valparaiso on Map of Chile