"VALPARAÍSO DE MI AMOR"
VALPARAÍSO DE MI AMOR
Valparaiso is a port city on the coast of Chile. It is known for its elevated cable cars and colorful houses on cliffs. La Sebastiana, which used to be the extravagant home of Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, now functions as a museum and offers sweeping views of the Pacific. During the nineteenth century, a large influx of European immigrants left its mark on the architecture and cultural institutions of the city. Most of these buildings are in the vicinity of the Plaza Sotomayor, located in the center of the city.Bohemian and colorful. Valparaíso invites you to always discover a new urban setting, an interesting art gallery or a gastronomic corner, among its labyrinthine hills that have been the inspiration of poets and writers. Captivate yourself with the crazy architecture of the World Heritage City. Walk along its narrow streets, infinite stairs, historic elevators and its multiple viewpoints. Get excited about the joy of its carnivals and spectacular show of artificial games that leave the New Year's Parties from the sea.
Do not forget to visit its port and coves, a faithful portrait of the Chilean idiosyncrasy. Surprise yourself with the market of freshly extracted seafood and the extroverted lip of the fishermen!
La Joya del Pacífico, as the city is also known, is the seat of the nation's Legislative Power and the home of the Chilean Navy. Get to know its impressive buildings and immerse yourself in our maritime history!
Get lost among the hills of Valparaíso and discover the stories that hide their stairs, elevators and picturesque homes. Go up the El Peral elevator, where the beautiful Yugoslavian Promenade welcomes you with the magnificent Baburizza Palace, home of the Municipal Museum of Fine Arts. Enjoy the viewpoint towards the bay of the main port or taste the exquisite dishes prepared by various restaurants with fresh seafood.
Connect with Cerro Concepción through Montealegre street and let yourself be amazed by the striking Lutheran church of La Santa Cruz. There begins the Dimalow walk, where you can rest in beautiful boutique hotels.
Enjoy the spectacular view of Valparaiso Bay from the top of Cerro Bellavista. Contemplate the colors and picturesque homes that give life to the main port of Chile.
Discover the best kept secrets of the renowned Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, in his house museum La Sebastiana, a 4-story building that was a place of escape for the writer. Icon of the port, delight in its decoration and collections of objects that Neruda treasured during his travels. He relives the life of the Nobel Prize between memories and nostalgia.
Valparaíso invites you to know its hills, but it does not want you to get tired! Get on top of its famous elevators and walk the heights of the main port. Take the artillery lift to walk the 21 de Mayo promenade and enjoy a privileged view of the bay.
If you are a fan of astronomy, discover where the first astronomical observatory was located when you got off the Cordillera elevator. Lose yourself in the famous Cerro Alegre and its Yugoslavian Walk when you get on El Peral. Discover the beauty of the "jewel of the Pacific" above an elevator, it will surely be the best start!
An obligatory stop of your walk through Valparaíso is the Sotomayor square, recognized by the striking monument dedicated to sailors who lost their lives in the Naval Combat of Iquique.
This place of great patriotic value is surrounded by heritage buildings. Take advantage of resting in exquisite cafes that border the sector, contemplate the port and its ships.
Valparaíso is a city located 120 kilometers west of Santiago. It is the main port of the country, capital of the Fifth Region and seat of the Legislative Power. It is characterized by densely populated hills and old elevators. The most prominent places are the National Congress, the Prat Pier, the Artillery Elevator, the Sotomayor Plaza, the Paseo 21 de Mayo, the "La Sebastiana" Museum, Pablo Neruda's house, and the Arturo Prat Naval Museum.
If you want to know more about the activities and accommodation options in Valparaíso, visit
https://www.sernatur.cl/region/valparaiso/
Stefano.
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