Keywords: Santiago, Easter Island, Torres del Paine National Park, my personal favorites🎨 & Viña del Mar, this guide will dive deep into the details~ Pages 6-7 feature our one-day trip itinerary, and the last 2 pictures are fridge magnets from my home 😁
✅Transportation🚌
For independent travelers, head to Terminal Sur Santiago de Chile or Terminal de Buses Pajaritos to grab a bus ticket to Valparaíso. For the return journey, tickets can be purchased at Terminal Rodoviario Valparaíso, with a travel time of approximately 2.5 hours.
✅Recommended Attractions
📍Sotomayor Square (Plaza Sotomayor)
At the heart of the square stands a monument dedicated to the Chilean Navy, now serving as the naval headquarters.
📍Reina Victoria Funicular (Ascensor Reina Victoria)
In 1996, the World Heritage Committee recognized Valparaíso’s unique funicular system—steeply inclined cable cars—as one of the world’s 100 endangered historical treasures.
📍Francisco Fonck Museum of Archaeology and History
Named after the German doctor Francisco Fonck, who explored Chile, this museum is a treasure trove of archaeological and historical artifacts.
📍Palacio Baburizza (Valparaíso Fine Arts Museum)
Once the residence of Croatian businessman Pascual Baburizza, this stunning palace was later acquired by the government and transformed into an art museum.
📍La Sebastiana (Neruda’s House)
Home to the 1971 Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Pablo Neruda, each floor of this house offers breathtaking views of the vast Pacific Ocean.
📍Casablanca Valley
Famous for its white wine production, this valley is a must-visit for wine enthusiasts.
📍Flower Clock
A charming floral clock that adds a touch of whimsy to the city.
📍Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaiso
One of South America’s busiest ports, steeped in history and culture.
📍Paseo Yugoslavo (formerly Paseo Americano)
Originally known as the American Promenade, this scenic walkway is now called the Yugoslav Promenade.
📍Stroll and See Street Art
Explore the vibrant street art that adorns the walls of Valparaíso, a true reflection of the city’s artistic spirit.
✅Specialty Restaurants
Casa Donoso, a culinary gem offering a variety of seafood dishes prepared in different styles.
El Merendero, where you can savor traditional Chilean pies that are a delight to the palate.
El Curanto, a traditional dish from central Chile, featuring a mix of meat, seafood, and vegetables wrapped in special leaves and cooked on hot stones.
✅Specialty Foods
Indulge in a Chilean platter, seafood platter, seafood soup, seafood paella, Curanto de Chillán, and Alfajores, each offering a unique taste of Chile.
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