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Paseo 21 de Mayo
Best time to visit
Around sunset, when the white light paints the building facades and the sea glistens in orange hues.
Budget tips
Free public promenade, no ticket needed. If you take the local funicular up, you only add a small fare (around 500-1000 CLP).
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Couples and romantics, View lovers, City explorers
Plan your visit
30-60 minutes
About
Quick facts: Views across the entire port city of Valparaiso open up from this promenade built in the 19th century. In 1999, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site together with the heart of the old town.
Highlights: When standing at the end of the promenade and looking down, the mosaic of colorful houses built on the city's hills is clearly visible. The best time to come here is at sunset, when the tones of the sky reflect directly in the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Insider tips
- Locals come here to relax only after 5 PM, the mornings are quiet and peaceful.
- It is worth bringing a camera because of the viewpoint at the end of the promenade.
- Avoid weekend evenings, when larger crowds may gather.
- Combine your visit with a walk around Cerro Concepcion or Cerro Alegre, both are on the neighboring hills.
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