A day in Valparaíso

From its bay every New Year's Eve we enjoy one of the most beautiful fireworks displays in the world and is a must-see destination for romantics, lovers, bohemians and those looking to soak up the art, culture and mysticism of the main port. There is so much to see... That is why, if you only have one day, we leave you the perfect route for you to tour Valparaíso like a porteño.

As soon as you arrive, go to Plaza Sotomayor: It is one of the main squares of the city, located in front of the Prat pier, in the port sector. Here you will find the emblematic monument to the Heroes of Iquique and is where every year the parade of the Naval Glories is held. The sector has great historical interest, as it is located where the first dock of the city was, there is the mausoleum of the heroes and fallen of the Naval Combat of Iquique and is where artistic and cultural activities are held periodically.

Walk a little to the front and you will reach the Muelle Prat: From here you can enjoy a boat ride across the bay of Valparaiso or entertain yourself in the craft stores that are located on one side. If the ride has made you hungry, it's time to look for a place to try the typical gastronomy of Valparaíso with its pailas marinas, ajiacos, caldillo de congrio and, of course, the chorrillana.

Have a chorrillana lunch in the port: One of the most famous places to try this delicacy is J Cruz, a traditional restaurant located on Condell Street, in front of Plaza Victoria. It is known for preparing the most delicious chorrillana in the port. This hearty dish consists of fried meat, fried onion, french fries and fried egg arranged on a platter where several people can eat. In addition to the traditional chorrillana, Valparaíso offers all kinds of food for its visitors. It also highlights the pizzas, signature cuisine, beers and unique dishes to taste the flavors and colors of the port.

If you are looking for fresh seafood, the "Mercado Puerto" is the best alternative. With kitchens that make homemade food, you can taste the most typical dishes at a good price.

In the afternoon, the unmissable hills: You cannot say that you have been in Valparaíso and not visited its entertaining hills. They are witnesses of a complete city built in height, streets and unique neighborhoods that become a totally distinctive cultural and artistic heritage of the port.

Its streets full of colorful corners invite you to get lost and explore its picturesque walks, visit places to buy a souvenir or souvenir, admire the city from its terraces and enjoy a coffee or a beer while the afternoon falls.

Cerro Alegre: It is so called because of its beautiful architecture, a heritage of English and French styles in its elegant mansions that still adorn its cobblestone streets. Its main street is Montealegre, which connects it with the second most beautiful hill to know, the Concepción Hill. In this street we can find the Paseo Yugoslavo, where the Baburizza Palace is located, seat of the Museum of Fine Arts of Valparaíso. From here we can observe a privileged view of the bay, since it is precisely on the Plaza Sotomayor. From there, taking the El Peral elevator, you will arrive directly to Paseo Yugoslavo.

A must is to enjoy the beautiful black and white terrace of the Hotel Restaurant Brighton, which in addition to a privileged view, is located in one of the most beautiful buildings of European architecture of the place. Bordering the Cerro Concepción you can visit the German Lutheran Church, an old building that is surrounded by samples of urban culture, such as an entertaining staircase with steps painted like piano keys. To get to Cerro Concepción you must take the Concepción Elevator, on Prat Street, in front of the Turri clock, one of the most representative constructions of Valparaíso.

At nightfall, if you want to rest... If you want to stay overnight, these two hills are the perfect places because you can find boutique hotels, entertaining hostels and the best alternatives of hotels in Valparaiso to rest in the middle of the historic architecture.

If you want to keep the party going... You are in the right place. Valparaiso is known for its wide range of nightlife and bohemian and also one of the most entertaining and diverse. At the foot of the Cerro Panteón - famous for being the site of the city's Cemeteries 1 and 2 and the Dissidents' Cemetery - a must for fans of neoclassical and neo-Gothic architecture, lies the Bellavista neighborhood, full of bars and nightclubs to enjoy all night long.

Now, for the nostalgic, the nights can be filled with tango and milonga in the mythical Cinzano bar, located in the Aníbal Pinto square, another strategic point of the city and meeting place of the Alegre, Panteón, Cárcel and Concepción hills. These are just some of the places you can visit in "Panchito", as Valparaíso is affectionately called, since in the past it was compared to the port of San Francisco. The "Pearl of the Pacific" invites you to continue touring it, discovering colors, spaces and picturesque and unique corners, unforgettable postcards of one of the most attractive ports of our country.