Chilean Valparaiso is a vivid illustration of the rebellious spirit of the country. It is called the city of sailors and poets. Here in the port hard workers are mended by ships, on the waterfront flirting with the girls students, and in the bars of the patrons remember the old-good times and quotes the lines of Pablo Neruda
Valparaiso is called the "pearl of the Pacific". This name is organically combined with another - "paradise valley". This is how the locals are so sensitive to the city. Tourists quickly fall under the charm of Valparaiso and already on the third day they are looking for permanent accommodation.
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How to get to
The city is located 100 kilometers from Chile's capital Santiago. This is the second largest port of the country, as well as a naval base. There is no own airport in Valparaiso, the nearest one is in the capital.
You can get from Santiago either by car or by bus, which leaves every 15 minutes. On the way, you will spend 2 hours, the cost of the trip is about 6 thousand pesos.
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Transport
There are not so many cities in the world where one of the modes of transport are funiculars. Valparaiso is located on the hills, where without the help of these machines can not climb. In the city there are 15 funiculars. And only 5 of them are municipal. Each of the lifts has its own name so that guests can better navigate in the routes.
Taxi cars are especially popular with tourists from the countries of the former USSR. Imagine: you call a car and Zhiguli with "checkers" fly up to you.
In addition, there is a metro-metro in Valparaiso that appeared in the city at the end of the 19th century. It has 20 stations, which are located on the same line with a length of 43 kilometers. And only 4 stations are located underground. You can pay in the subway only with contactless cards. The fare depends on the time of day and the length of the journey. Children up to 1 meter in height can ride free of charge
March 1, Sunday Clear + 21 ° C in the afternoon + 16 ° C at night |
March 2, Monday Cloudy, light rain + 20 ° C in the afternoon + 16 ° C at night |
March 3, Tuesday Cloudy +2 ° + + 21 ° C in the day + 15 ° C at night ° C water |
| Weather forecast in Valparaiso for 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| In the afternoon | + 30 | + 29 | + 27 | + 23 | + 19 | + 15 | + 15 | + 17 | + 19 | + 22 | + 25 | + 28 |
| at night | + 19 | + 17 | + 15 | + 13 | + 10 | + 9 | + 9 | + 10 | + 10 | + 11 | + 14 | + 18 |
| water | + 17 | + 16 | + 16 | + 15 | +14 | + 14 | + 13 | + 14 | + 15 | + 16 | + 16 | + 17 |
Beaches Valparaiso
Valparaiso is a great place for recreation. The city has a mild climate, palm trees, banana trees, parks and many, many palm trees. On sandy beaches tourists have fun: they play volleyball, go boating, build figures from sand. Popular beaches in the region - Viña del Mar, Zapallar, Cartagena, Hanga Roa, Valparaíso, El Quisco.
Cuisine, restaurants
Most restaurants are on a hill, from where you can see a wonderful view of the city and the bay. In the catering establishments, local cuisine prevails, service at a height, fast and tactful.
Some restaurants are almost 100 years old. These are not particularly noteworthy establishments, but this is where you should look to feel the spirit of Chile, seasoned with spicy spices. Basically, the menu consists of fish and meat dishes. In such places it is interesting to talk with the waiters, listen to stories about the city and the life of the aborigines
Hotels Valparaiso
In Valparaiso the cost of accommodation in the hotel is affected by its distance from the funicular. Hotels and write: "So many meters to the lift."
Many hotels are in the restored buildings built in the late 19th century. The set of services is standard, in this sense Valparaiso can not boast of anything. There are no problems with free Internet, parking and sightseeing programs.
Average cost of living in hotels 3 "stars" - from 1800 rubles, 4 "stars" start from 2, 5 thousand rubles. By the way, in the city you can find cheaper hotels. True, they look like something to the hostel and the level of services, and in appearance. But the cost of living is only 1 thousand rubles per night
Stores
The most lively trading place in Valparaiso is a large market on the pier of Muele Prat. It's really possible to buy anything from socks to vests, from an oil lamp to a bicycle.
As for souvenirs, most tourists buy handmade items. In shops with original products, you can buy bags, hats, sandals, notebooks, pins, etc.
- Visit a concert in the park of Ex-Karkel - there are often various festivals. This place is also known for artists who literally spend the night in the park. You can order a portrait, which will be ready in a few minutes.
- Ride on all the lifts - there are only 15 of them, so you can manage for the day. Some lifts are more than 100 years old, but they are still strong. The oldest one is called Concepción, which means "conception" in Spanish.
Valparaiso's entertainment, excursions and attractions
Here is the list of the sights of the city that you should see on your first visit to Valparaiso.
Universities
Valparaiso Center education in Chile. Many universities work here, including such famous ones as the Catholic and Technical Universities, the Naval Academy, and the Conservatory. In Chile, young people from other countries come for knowledge. And it seems that there is nothing better than to study in such a fertile place as Valparaiso - where for the students there are the sea, beaches, bars and witty teachers
Museum of frescoes Cielo Abrierto
This is an original museum in the open air. On the hill, 20 colored murals are collected, the authors of which are students of the Catholic University of Arts. They just wanted to make their city brighter and more fun and came up with such an exhibition. You can get to the museum on the Espírito Santo ski lift, which is located at Victoria Square
The House of Pablo Neruda
The Museum of the poet is in the estate of La Sebastian. Here Neruda was very fond of celebrating the New Year and looking at the cheerful inhabitants of the city. Near the house there is a souvenir workshop, exhibitions of local artists are held, cafes are opened where you can relax and listen to poems of the great poet
Lord Kohrein Maritime Museum
This museum is a tribute to Lord Cochrane, who founded the Chilean fleet. It is located on Sotomayor Square and took under its wing an astronomical observatory. Here exhibitions are held periodically, and a beautiful view of the harbor opens from the patio.
Sotomayor Square
This is the sea heart of the city - so the locals respond to the square. The building of the Naval Command rises above it. In the center of the square stands a monument to the heroes of Iquique, and under it - the mausoleum, in which the remains of sailors lie.
Hill of the Immaculate Conception
Of course, not on this hill the virgin Mary conceived her child, but it was in honor of this event that the hill was named. On the hill there are houses with bright roofs and forged fences. This is a typical Valparaiso, where you can just walk and see from a height to the city. Photo Valparaiso (24)