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Things to Do in Valparaíso, Chile

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Most popular attractions in Valparaíso, Chile

Cerro Alegre

1. Cerro Alegre

4.7 (2,700)
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Valparaíso süda lööb siin, värviliste majade ja meretuulte vahel. Kõnni mööda kitsaid treppe ja avastad iga nurga tagant uue seinamaali või ookeanivaate.

Quick facts: Cerro Alegre on Valparaíso üks vanimaid ja värvikamaid linnaosasid, kus tänavaid ääristavad 19. sajandist pärit koloniaalarhitektuuriga majad. Siit avanevad Vaikse ookeani ja sadama vaatemängud, mida raamivad künkanõlvadele maalitud seinamaalingud ja tänavakunst.

Highlights: Hommikuti valgustab päike cerro Alegre fassaade nii, et kollased, sinised ja punased majad tunduvad peaaegu helendavat. Kui jõuad õigel ajal Pasaje Gálvezi trepile, näed, kuidas kohalikud naabrid toovad oma rõdudele lilli just nii, nagu seda tehti juba 1880. aastatel.

Ascensor Concepción

2. Ascensor Concepción

4.6 (1,379)
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Sõit 1883. aastast pärit köisraudteega on nagu ajas tagasi astumine. Ülevalt avanev panoraamvaade Valparaíso lahele ja värvilistele Cerro majadele võtab sõna otseses mõttes hingetuks.

Quick facts: Tõuseb 45-kraadise nurga all 70 meetrit, ühendades plaza Justinianot ja Cerro Concepcióni. Juba 1883. aastast liikvel olev puidust vagun tõmbab kaablite abil reisijaid ülespoole.

Highlights: Funiculari kabiinist avaneb vaade 15 erinevale värvilisele majale, mis justkui ripuvad järsakul. Kohalikud elanikud kasutavad tõstukit siiani igapäevaseks liikumiseks, mitte ainult turistid.

Plaza Sotomayor

3. Plaza Sotomayor

4.5 (19,242)
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Koht, kus Chile ajalugu kohtub Vaikse ookeani tuulte ja värvidega. Seisa kahe hiiglasliku sambaga raamitud vaatepunktis ja tunne, kuidas meri linna sisse voolab.

Quick facts: Siit avaldati 1906. aastal esimene rahvusvaheline teadaanne, mis teatas Tšiili iseseisvuse 100. aastapäeva pidustustest. Väljakut ümbritsevad 11 ajaloolist hoonet, mis kõik ehitati aastatel 1910-1930.

Highlights: Kohalikud kutsuvad seda "kohtumispaigaks, kus meri suudleb maad", sest ookean paistab otse väljaku lõpuosa alt läbi. Iga päev kell 12 tabab päike täpselt Nikolaus von Plateni kuju vasakut põske ja tekitab 47-minutilise valgusmängu ümberkaudsetel fassaadidel.

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Paseo 21 de Mayo

4. Paseo 21 de Mayo

4.6 (4,169)
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Üks parimaid kohti, kust Valparaísot tervikuna vaadelda. Kogu sadamalinn, värvilised majad ja ookean jäävad jalge ette.

Quick facts: Sellel 19. sajandil rajatud promenaadil avanevad vaated üle kogu Valparaíso sadamalinna. 1999. aastal kuulutati see koos vanalinna südamega UNESCO maailmapärandi hulka.

Highlights: Kui seista promenaadi lõpus ja vaadata alla, paistab kogu linna hillidele ehitatud värviliste majade mosaiik selgelt silma. Kõige parem on tulla siia päikeseloojangul, mil taeva toonid peegelduvad otse Vaikse ookeani vetes.

Ascensor Artillería

5. Ascensor Artillería

3.5 (10)
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Sõit sellel ajaloolisel köisraudteel on nagu ajas tagasi astumine. Tunned puidust pinkidel istudes, kuidas vagun vudib järsust nõlvast üles ja avaneb vaade kogu Valparaíso lahele.

Quick facts: Alates 1883. aastast veab see maailma vanim töötav köisraudtee reisijaid Ligurias asuva Artillería tänava ja Cerro Artillería vahel. Iga päev teeb see üle 80 sõidu, tõustes 175 meetrit vaid 73 sekundiga.

Highlights: Funicular vana puidust vagunid säilitavad endiselt originaalset viktoriaanlikku interjööri koos messingist käsipuude ja käsipliidiga. Vanem vagun liigub üles nagu konditsioonis, samal ajal kui teine laskub alla - ja nad saavad teineteisest mööda vaid keskel asuvas laiendatud lõigus.

Cerro Bellavista

6. Cerro Bellavista

4.5 (409)
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Seiklus värviliste tänavate labürindis, kus iga nurga taga ootab uus seinamaaling. Sõida liftiga üles, kõnni kitsastel treppidel ja avasta Neruda inspireeriv maailm.

Quick facts: Tegemist on Valparaíso suurima maalitud alaga, kus üle 200 maja on kaetud värviliste seinamaalingutega. Tänu Cerro Bellavista tänavatele rändab igal aastal ligi 500 000 külastajat, kes otsivad õigeid fotokohti.

Highlights: Tuntuim vaatamisväärsus on "La Sebastiana", Pablo Neruda maja, mille akendest avaneb vaade kogu linnale ja ookeanile. Mäe nõlvadel asuvad ka omapärased liftid, nagu Ascensor Concepción, mis tõstavad külastajaid järskudel tänavatel ja loovad unikaalseid vaateid.

Reloj Turri

7. Reloj Turri

4.5 (778)
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Siin saad näha, kuidas päris tornkell iga päev käsitsi üles keeratakse. Tõuse 70 astet ja vaata linna üle katuste avanevat vaadet.

Quick facts: Selle tornkella käsitsi keeramine võtab igal hommikul aega täpselt 15 minutit. Tegu on Valparaísos vähese tornkellade seas, mis kasutavad endiselt algupärast käsitsi käitatavat mehhanismi.

Highlights: Igal hommikul kell 10 ronib kohalik kellassepp üles 70 trepiastmest, et kella käsitsi üles keerata. See on Eestis ja Lõuna-Ameerikas ainus tornkell, mida hooldab üks ja sama meister juba üle 15 aasta.

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Leche Asada

Leche Asada

This creamy baked custard, similar to crème brûlée, gets its name from its "roasted milk" preparation. It is a beloved home-style dessert in Valparaíso, often topped with caramel sauce.

Mote con Huesillo

Mote con Huesillo

Though not exclusive to Valparaíso, this iconic Chilean drink-dessert of rehydrated dried peaches and cooked wheat is sold everywhere on the city's steep hills. It is a refreshing summer staple that vendors hawk from colorful carts.

Chilenitos

Chilenitos

These small, sweet pastries are made with two layers of flaky dough filled with manjar (dulce de leche) and coated in powdered sugar. They are a popular treat in Valparaíso's bakeries and cafes.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Pastel de Choclo

Pastel de Choclo

This classic Chilean corn casserole is baked with a ground beef and olive filling, topped with a sweet corn crust. In Valparaíso, it is often served with a sprinkle of sugar on top for a perfect sweet-savory balance.

Cazuela Valparaíso

Cazuela Valparaíso

A hearty soup-stew made with beef or chicken, corn on the cob, pumpkin, potatoes, and rice. It is a warming comfort dish that reflects the port city's blending of indigenous Mapuche and Spanish culinary traditions.

Empanada de Mariscos

Empanada de Mariscos

Given Valparaíso's prime coastal location, these seafood empanadas are stuffed with fresh locos (abalone), shrimp, and mussels. They are a must-try from the city's famous port-side food stalls.

Traditional Beverages

Terremoto

Terremoto

This notorious cocktail translates to "earthquake" and mixes pipeño (a sweet young wine) with pineapple ice cream and fernet. It is the signature drink of Valparaíso's bohemian bar scene and is served in giant glass mugs.

Chicha de Manzana

Chicha de Manzana

A lightly fermented apple cider that has been made in Chile since colonial times. In Valparaíso, it is especially popular during Fiestas Patrias and is sold fresh from wooden barrels in local markets.

Colemono

Colemono

A simple but beloved street-side drink made from muddled lemon, sugar, and red wine, served over ice. It is the go-to refresher for locals strolling along Valparaíso's colorful hillside alleys on warm afternoons.

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Most popular day trips

Viña del Mar

10 km 15 min by train

Chile's Garden City with beaches, gardens, and the famous flower clock

Casablanca Valley

50 km 45 min by car

Renowned wine region with vineyards and wine tasting tours

Isla Negra

60 km 1h by car

Home of Pablo Neruda's most beloved seaside house museum

Concón

20 km 30 min by car

Coastal town with sand dunes, seafood, and ocean views

Zapallar

80 km 1.5h by car

Picturesque beach town with calm coves and upscale resorts

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Getting there

Train stations

Estación Puerto Valparaíso

Merval metro line connecting Valparaíso to Viña del Mar and Limache

Estación Viña del Mar

Merval metro line and long-distance services to Santiago

From Santiago Airport (SCL), take a bus or transfer to Alameda station for the 1.5h train to Valparaíso. Metro Merval connects local towns.

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Useful information for Valparaíso, Chile

Shopping locationsPaseo Yugoslavo, Paseo Atkinson, Sotomayor Square, Subida Ecuador, Port Market
Nightlife locationsCerro Concepcion, Cerro Alegre, Avenida Argentina, Puerto Area, Subida Ecuador
Popular casual restaurantsEl Peral, Emporio La Rosa, La Nona, El Desayunador, Porteno Pizza
Popular fancy restaurantsCastel di Monte, La Casa de los Platos, Montealegre, Cafe de la Plaza, Puerto Fino
Popular coffee shopsCafe Turri, Museo a Cielo Abierto Cafe, Cafe del Poeta, La Isla Cafe, Puro Cafe
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appUber, Cabify, Beat
Taxi price / km$1.2
Tourists / year2000000
Population296000
Mobile internet speed18.5 Mbps
Unemployment percentage8.5 %
Poverty percentage10.8 %
Average income / month$900
Average cost of living / month$750
Hotel price / night from$40
Beer price from$2.5
Coffee price from$2
Street food price from$3
Restaurant meal price from$8
Local currencyChilean Peso (CLP)
Power plug typesType C, Type L
ReligionsCatholicism, Protestantism, Unaffiliated
Spoken languagesSpanish, English, Mapudungun
EthnicitiesWhite and Mestizo, Mapuche, Other Indigenous
Political orientationCenter-left
Population density4200 /km²
Geographical area47 km²
Possible natural disastersEarthquakes, Tsunamis, Landslides, Coastal Erosion
Dangerous animalsChilean Recluse Spider, Killer Whale (offshore), Puma (rarely in outskirts)
Locations for a nice walkCerro Alegre, Cerro Concepcion, Paseo Dimalow, Paseo Gervasoni, Pacific Ocean Coastline
Public transportationsBuses, Metro Valparaiso, Funiculars (Ascensores), Taxis, Colectivos
AirlinesLATAM, Sky Airline, JetSmart, American Airlines, Delta
Suggested vaccinationsHepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Routine Vaccinations
Architecture typeColonial, Neoclassical, Art Deco, Bohemian Colorful Hillside, Victorian
Average beer consumption per person / year47 l
Average wine consumption per person / year18 l
Tipping culture10 percent expected at restaurants, optional for small services
Coworking / day$10
Airbnb / month$650
1BR rent / month$400
Gym / month$35
Daily budget (backpacker)$30
Daily budget (mid-range)$60

Overview for Valparaíso, Chile

English proficiencyAverage
Traffic safetyAverage
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechGood
Public transportationAverage
HealthcareAverage
EducationAverage
Power grid reliabilityAverage
Crime safetyBad
WalkabilityGood
NightlifeGood
Food sceneAverage
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood
Startup sceneAverage
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessAverage
Nature accessGood
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