Valparaíso - Wikipedia
WEBValparaíso (Spanish: [balpaɾaˈiso]) is a major city, commune, seaport and naval base facility in Valparaíso Region, Chile. Greater Valparaíso is the second-largest populace in the country, as well as the second-largest city in …
Valparaíso - Chile Travel
WEBBuy or sample freshly-caught seafood at the market and enjoy the fishermen’s banter! The ‘Jewel of the Pacific,’ as Valparaíso is known, is also home to Chile’s legislative Congress and the headquarters of the Chilean navy. Admire these historic buildings and soak up the country’s maritime history!
Valparaiso | Facts, History, & Points of Interest | Britannica
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Valparaiso, city, central Chile. It lies on the south side of a broad, open bay of the Pacific Ocean, northwest of the national capital of Santiago. The city was founded in 1536 by the conquistador Juan de Saavedra. The historic quarter of Valparaiso was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003.
A guide to Valparaíso, Chile's wildly creative coastal city
WEBNov 6, 2022 · A guide to Valparaíso, Chile's wildly creative coastal city Long associated with poets and folk heroes, the free-spirited Chilean port city is today a canvas for the country’s best street artists.
Valparaíso travel - Lonely Planet | Chile, South America
WEBValparaíso. Chile, South America. Syncopated, dilapidated, colorful and poetic, Valparaíso is a wonderful mess. Pablo Neruda, who drew much inspiration from this hard-working port town, said it best: 'Valparaíso, how absurd you are…you haven't combed your hair, you've never had time to get dressed, life has always surprised you.'.
Valparaíso, Chile: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBSep 8, 2020 · Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Valparaíso consists of two parts: El Plan, the flat part of the city by the docks, and the hilly part with 42 cerros (hills). Many of the more notable restaurants and works of art are located within the hills, most easily reached on foot or via a funicular, a diagonal elevator.
The Top Things To Do and See in Valparaíso, Chile - Culture Trip
WEBJul 26, 2021 · If you love history, street art and bohemian life, Valparaíso is must – don’t miss a wander around the Cerro Alegre, Cerro Bellavista, and Cerro Concepcion neighborhoods. Here are the top things to do and see in Valparaíso, Chile, known as the Jewel of the Pacific. 1. Wander the Museo a Cielo Abierto. University, Historical …
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