Valparaiso Tourism

Valparaiso Tourism happens to be a delight. Valparaiso was inhabited by the Changos. This area was initially known as the Valley of Quintil. Valparaiso saw its golden era in the 19th Century. Valparaisoin Chile happens to be the main port city and the foreign capital of Chile. Valparaiso is also the second largest city of Chile that happens to be located on the northwest of Santiago.

Recently declared as a World Heritage Site, Valparaiso is known for its architectural masterpiece. Valparaiso today has a population of 350000.The city boasts of the largest sea port of Chile as well as the Naval College of the country.

Valparaiso attracts tourists globally. This place is accessible by air from Santiago International Airport. Regular buses ply from there to Valparaiso. One can also rent a var or car from Santiago. However, the best way to explore the city is on foot.



The lists of main tourist attractions of Valparaiso are as follows:

• Valparaiso's Gate (La Puerta de Valparaiso)
• Navy Building
• Cerro Alegre
• Monumento a Los Heroes
• La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's House)
• Cerro Concepcion
• Ascensor Artilleria
• Playa Ancha Hill
• Ex-Carcel
• Piedra Feliz
• Turri Clock Tower
• Parliament Building
• Plaza Sotomayor
• Paseo Gervasoni

Apart from these, one can indulge in site seeing, outdoor sports. Hotels of various tariff ranges can be found here. The hotels are quite hospitable.