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Valparaíso

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Valparaiso was the first commercial port in Chile and today is Patrimony of the Humanity, and the Cultural capital in the country.

The city has 45 hills and a colorful architecture that turn it in a singular city in the world.

Its marvelous social and urban landscape is combined with the National Congress, house of the Chilean Legislative Power.

Attractions

Cultural Interest zone. Interesting architecture.

Activities

Hiking, photography, sport fishing, swimming, sailing.

Location

Fifth region.

How to get there?

Land route, by Route 68 from Santiago.

When to go?

All year long.

Climate

Mediterraneo weather. There is cloudiness in the shore all year long and the temperature is homogeneous. The annual media precipitations is 450 milimeters during winter time. In the interior, the rain reaches the 250 milimiters per year.

Services

Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities.

Surroundings

Alicahue, Maitencillo beach, Reñaca beach, Barrio del Puerto, Bosques de Petras, El membrillo bay, Horcon Bay, Papudo bay, Municipal Casino of Viña del Mar, Brunet Castle, Baron Hill, Cordillera Hill, Playa Ancha Hill, Santo Domingo Hill, Concepción and Alegre Hills, Chincolco, National Congreso, Botanical National Garden, Sausalito Lagoon, Prat Pier, Vergara Pier, Ritoque beach, Amarilla beach, Las Salinas beach, Victoria Square, Quinta Vergara, Peñuelas Forestal Reserve, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar.

Some featured hotels in Valparaíso

  • Hotel Ultramar

    Located in the patrimonial area of the Carcel Hill, Hotel Ultramar offers comfort and elegance, with sixteen rooms and a wonderful view of the port and the city of Valparaiso. The rooms are single, matrimonial, twin or suites.…

    From USD$145 Ref. Double

    Hotel Ultramar
  • Zero Hotel

    Zerohotel is located at Cerro Alegre, more precisely on Lautaro Rosas street, probably the best kept in all Valparaíso. While Lautaro Rosas is a quiet street, the hotel is placed at walking distance from most of the best restaurants…

    From USD$250 Ref. Double

    Zero Hotel
  • Hotel Palacio Astoreca

    After three years of remodeling this majestic 1920s Victorian Mansion and National Monument of Valparaiso, Hotel Palacio Astoreca finally opened its doors in the middle of 2012. The Hotel is located at the core of the historical city…

    From USD$230 Ref. Double

    Hotel Palacio Astoreca
  • Hotel Manoir Atkinson

    This hotel develops the hotel boutique concept, combining modernity, tradition and french style. Its located in a large house from XIX century, full restored in one of the most famous harbor’s places, the Atkinson street. It’s a…

    From USD$120 Ref. Double

    Hotel Manoir Atkinson

They recommend us

  • "Very nice guide ! Thank you for a very good service."

    June/2012

    Carol Nickless

  • "The trip was very enjoyable. The Flamingoes was one of our highlights. Victor the tour guide on 2 of the days was excellent. Kimal hotel was excellent- good service and good accommodation."

    March/2011

    Kenneth Deans

  • "I would just like to thank Matias Navarro from visitchile.com who was more than helpful and organised everything very well and responded to e-mails in very good time. thank you"

    September/2011

    Louise Dempsey

  • "Great service - Matias Navarro was superb! Your tour guides were all excellent! All enjoyable stays at the hotels you booked! Thanks for making our vacation a wonderful experience!"

    July/2011

    Regan Schwartz

  • "Dear Mariangel and Verena, I wanted to just thank you for everything. The trip has been great in every way. He returned to Argentina, Chile knowing much more than I thought, thanks to my travel companions,…"

    February/2013

    Gustavo Javier Busso

Certificates

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  • Sello de Calidad Turística
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Contact us

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