Valparaiso Cruise Guide
Valparaíso is dripping with history and the UNESCO World Heritage site has a timeless, slightly run down, quality about it. In contrast, nearby Viña del Mar is Chile's smart and fashionable seaside resort with golden-sand beaches, shady boulevards and colonial mansions. Both destinations can be enjoyed during a short visit.
Sightseeing
The historic hill districts of Concepción and Alegre display strong Germanic and British influences from European traders. Here the steep, narrow, cobbled streets are crammed with colourful European-style houses, museums and churches. Valparaíso is also known for its lively bar scene and many of the buildings are illuminated at night. Viña del Mar offers beach life, as well as museums and a botanical garden.
Highlights
• Valparaíso Natural History Museum
• Valparaíso Fine Arts Museum
• Paseo 21 de Mayo (spectacular look-out point)
• La Aduana (customs house)
• Casa La Sebastiana (museum devoted to Chilean poet Pablo Neruda)
• Botanical Gardens in Viña del Mar
Tourist Information
Condell 1490 - Almendral, Valparaiso, Chile
Tel: +56 3229 39262.
Website: www.ciudaddevalparaiso.cl
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Tipping: A cash tip of 10% is customary even if a service charge is already included.
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