Valparaiso is an awesome place. Are you one of those who loves the bohemian styles? Fascinated by their way of living, their nomadic and carefree lifestyle, their culture, and most importantly, their crazy dressing sense? Well, here in Valparaiso, Chile, a city once known as “The Jewel of South America,” you will find bohemian vibes everywhere. The unconventional life is in its atmosphere.
Situated on the Pacific coastline in the Chile of North America, this place has a lot to offer from the colorful street arts to bohemian café and narrow lanes to unusual architectures. This city has a lot more to submit to add vivid colors to your straight 9 to 5 boring life.
So don’t just wait and pack your bags to explore the alleys full of colors, taste the craft beers, get lost in the narrow streets, and find your bright side.
How To Get To Valparaiso
Valparaiso is an excellent place in Chile, which is 115 km away from Santiago. Unfortunately, this beautiful city doesn’t own an airport. But that doesn’t mean that it will be very tough to go there, no, this city is just 2 hours away from Arturo MerinoBenitez International Airport. You can take a bus ride from which leaves every 30 minutes.
You can even rent a car if you want to see the roads and enjoy some private moments. Or if you get along with strangers so soon you can hitchhike. Chile’s people are amiable and engaging, and you can get some tips and tricks from them on how to survive on Chile roads (wink).
Where To Stay In Valparaiso
There are several staying accommodations available once you get to Valparaiso. Depending on your budget, you can opt for high-end hotels to low rated hostel rooms. But try to stay in the most visited or the heart of the Valparaiso, which is the Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepcion. It is the best place to stay in Valparaiso as it is adjacent to so many best restaurants, bars, and the city’s viewpoint from where you can enjoy the Spanish Colonial Architecture and the British influence in those structures. This place is also known as the Valparaiso’s Historic Quarter.
Things To Do In Valparaiso
Valparaiso has so many things to offer you to explore that you will get tired physically, but your desire to explore this City will not be satisfied.
Here Are Some Of The Things You Can Do While You’re In Valparaiso
A Walk To The Alleyways
Cerro Concepcion is one of the Historic Quarter of the Valparaiso consists of so many colorful alleys that you’ll desire to get lost in them. Take a walk through these streets, try to find out the meaning of strange and bizarre-looking graffiti arts on the walls, climb the mosaic stairs and when you get tired or stop by any bohemian style café.
Small Trip To The Port Of Valparaiso
This City has not only artworks to explore, but being near to the coastline, this also has to offer you a port to explore. From the beach, you can admire the colorful hills and along with that, can enjoy the fresh sea breeze. The boats are available for the ride to Porto Metro station.
Fine Arts Admiration Of Valparaiso
If you think that the Valparaiso has only street arts to offer, then let me tell you that this City houses a classic art museum. Such as the Palacio BaburizzaArt Museum, which has a vast collection of classical paintings and sculptures that made my 19th century European and Chilean artists.
Grab An Ice-Cream
Yes, you’ve heard it right go and have an Ice-cream from the shopEmporio La Rosa, which is proud to claim that they are one of the “25 best ice-cream shops in the world.”
Take Up The Piano Stairs
Have you ever noticed in someone’s Instagram account that they have posted a picture standing on a staircase which is similar to standing on a piano? Then you must be wondering where they find such beautiful places, well that place is in Valparaiso. Yes, that is the famous street art of Valparaiso painted by a musician.
The House In La Sebastian
La Sebastian is the house of a famous Chilean writer-poet Pablo Neruda. This house museum is a great visit located on the hills of Cerro Bellavista. From the terrace of that house, you can get a beautiful view of the City too.
The Other Side Of The Coin: Viñadel Mar
Well, everything has its opposite side; Valparaiso is not left out from that trait too. On the one side where the Valparaiso is colorful, vivid, and creative, whereas the Viña del Mar is a bit of monochromatic on its side. Located only 8 km away from the Valparaiso, this city is another eye candy for sure.
