Valparaiso, Chile

Travel Blogs from Valparaiso (511)

Discovering Neruda, Valparaiso, Chile travel blog
Discovering Neruda
Aug 29, 2007

... when this is over, surviving only on tea herbs and ice shavings!!! This trip is my first time wandering out of Santiago and on to Valparaiso, which is where Isla Negra is located. Isla Negra, by the way, is not an island. On the way to Isla Negra, I am ...

A travel blog entry by semi-backpacker
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Decaying and totally charming, Valparaiso, Chile travel blog
Decaying and totally charming
Jun 8, 2007

... tasty and cheap ($4 for a pretty good bottle), so we made up several months of tea totaling in a few days. I enjoyed Valparaiso, but I think that was more of a function of the walking tour with our knowledgeable guide and the really nice and genuine ...

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Missed the bus....again, Valparaiso, Chile travel blog
Missed the bus....again
Nov 18, 2005

... I am plan-less for 5 hours whilst I wait for the bus. Hence the rambly and rather pointless entry you are now reading! Valparaiso seems alright, a coastal port with decent weather and a beach. There´s a nice old town up on the hills with lots of views ...

A travel blog entry by sarah_s_america
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The City of Hills, Valparaiso, Chile travel blog
The City of Hills
Feb 27, 2007

Valparaiso is another amazing city for taking photos.  This city is a huge U-shaped amphitheater overlooking the ocean, making it one of Chile's most important port cities and also a good place to go to the beach.  The city is also built right on ...

A travel blog entry by jeffsadventures
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Attractions in Valparaiso (18)

Ascensor Artilleria
Ascensor Artilleria

Plaza Aduana, Valparaiso, Chile

4.00

This hillside tram is over 100 years old and is now a national monument. Tourists can still ride the lift today and take in breathtaking panoramic views of downtown and the ocean.
La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's House)
La Sebastiana (Pablo Neruda's House)

Ferrari 692, Valparaiso, Chile

4.00

This four-story home, offering 360 degree views of the city, is highlighted by "the jar of smoke," a round, post-modern fireplace designed by Neruda himself.
Cinzano
Cinzano

Anibal Pinto 1882, Valparaiso, Chile

4.00

Cerro Concepcion
Cerro Concepcion

Valparaiso, Chile

4.00

The amazing eastern views provided by this magnificent hilltop are some of the best in the country.

Forum Discussions on Valparaiso (13)

Traveling Chile from 12/8 to Lima on 12/23
Posted on Oct 21, 2009, 19:46:32
Me and my girlfriend will be headed to Valparaiso,Chile on 12/8 with an open itinerary until we need to fly home from Lima on 12/23. Anyone want have a car that they'd like to partner with to share costs or even rent a car? I can also be reached at ...
Has anyone gone white water rafting in chile?
Posted on Nov 1, 2008, 14:22:32
I will be in Valparaiso for 6 days next week and was curious if anyone knew of a good white water rafting company with in a few hours of traveling from the city. Thanks a lot in advance.
Santiago to Uyuni salt flats
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 09:53:04
I just found Semi-backpacker's blog on the subject, she landed in Santiago as well, but then she went to Valparaiso, San Pedro de Atacama and THEN Uyuni. She's pretty active on the forum, so send her a message, and hopefully she'll see ...
32 day adventure to Central and South America
Posted on Jul 16, 2009, 19:58:35
... to do for adventure. 1. San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua 2. Manta, Ecuador 3. Puntarenas, Costa Rica 4. Lima, Peru 5. Pisco, Peru 6. La Serena, Chile 7. Valparaiso, Chil 8. Pucon, Chile 9. Colchagua Valley, Chile 10. Arica, Chile 11. Lake Titicaca 12. Machu ...

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