Valparaiso Hotels
Just an hour and a half northwest of Santiago, neighboring Valparaiso. Valparaiso is a city on the Pacific coast of the central region of Chile. It is located approximately 120km west of the capital, Santiago de Chile. The city is widely known for its bohemian culture, brightly colored houses, and beautiful seaside views. A unique method of transportation in Valparaiso are the ascensores, cable cars that go up and down the steep hills leading away from the ocean. You will see gorgeous views of the cityscape, port, and Pacific Ocean. Places to visit: Beautiful Hotels Boutiques, Cerros Alegre and Concepción (Hills), Plaza Echaurren – Serrano Street Cerro Cordillera, Banking area - Prat Street, Paseo 21 de Mayo (Cerro Artilleria), La Matriz Church and surroundings, Ascensores (Cable Cars), La Sebastiana, one of three homes of poet Pablo Neruda , Ex Cárcel, a former jail turned cultural center and concert venue. Valparaiso, immortalized in the words of Pablo Neruda, is one of South America's most charismatic and historic ports, with its charming ascensores (cable cars -funicular railways) and colorful hillside constructions. Valparaiso was built upon dozens of steep hillsides overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Valparaíso boasts a labyrinth of streets and cobblestone alleyways, embodying a rich architectural and cultural legacy. Valparaíso is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is often considered to be one of Latin America’s most intriguing urban areas.