Sunset over Valparaiso Chile

Colourful Valparaiso on the Chilean Coast

Valparaiso Holidays

A colourful port town

Just north of Santiago lies the jumbled port city of Valparaíso. Chaotic yet charming, Valparaíso is one of Chile’s most intriguing and vibrant cities, rich in history, colonial charm, and character.

Valparaíso is one of Chile’s most charismatic coastal cities, known for its colourful hillside neighbourhoods, eclectic street art, and bohemian spirit. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city is a maze of steep streets, winding staircases, and century-old funiculars, all tumbling down to a working port that still thrums with local life. It’s a place that feels lived-in and full of stories, where crumbling colonial mansions sit beside vibrant murals and locals sip coffee in sun-drenched plazas.

Exploring Valparaíso is less about ticking off sights and more about soaking up the atmosphere. Wander through the street-art-covered alleyways of Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, take in the views from a rooftop café, or hop aboard one of the city’s quirky ascensores (hill elevators) for a ride back in time.

For those interested in literature or politics, a visit to La Sebastiana – the former home of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda – offers a personal insight into Chile’s complex history. Just a short drive from Santiago or the vineyards of the Casablanca Valley, Valparaíso is a brilliant add-on for anyone looking to slow down, tune in, and discover a different side of Chilean life – raw, creative, and thoroughly captivating.

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