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| Valparaíso, Chile | @freebius |
| Ahh,
Valparaíso. The unofficial cultural capital of Chile. With its eclectic
street art and steep hills, this city is edgy and charming, a
full-blown artistic expression of the highs and lows of Chilean culture.
Stretched along the sea, and offering unbeatable vistas of vibrant
buildings and rolling ocean waves, this sunny city is one of our
favorite South American treasures. |
| Valparaíso, Chile |
| S 33.05° / W 71.61° |
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| #FunFact |
| Valparaíso
is home to the largest fireworks display in South America! This
explosive event takes place every New Year’s Eve, and broke the 2007
world record when it shot off 16,000 fireworks! |
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| @southtraveler |
| Year-Round |
| Valparaíso
may be south of the equator, but it has the climate of a Mediterranean
island. Travel is enjoyable year-round, but keep in mind that summertime
(December to February) will be busier for tourists, especially with the
famous New Year’s Eve fiesta. |
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| #valpo | @paulaespindolas |
| I'm All the Way Up |
| "Valpo,"
as the locals call it, is built on a series of hills or “cerros”,
making this city a vertical challenge. There are a few tourist
attractions to catch your eye, but time is better spent exploring the
hills. Climb the decorated stairs or ride a rickety funicular to the
top. Each cerro holds a new wonder, from Nobel-winning author Pablo Neruda’s house and stunning vistas of the sea, to architectural wonders and incredible street art. |
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| Viña del mar, Chile | @gilcaldas |
| Coastal Cruisin' |
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city is one of the most important ports in Chile, so checking out the
seaside activity is a must. Catch a boat ride from Muelle Prat. You
won’t find any luxury cruises here, but you’ll have a blast on an old
fishing boat with the locals. Look out for sea lions and get some
picture-perfect views of the colorful houses from the water. Afterwards,
hit up a local beach, like Las Torpederas, for a little sun and
relaxation. |
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| Cerro Alegre, Valparaíso | @leahshoup |
| Let’s Take this Art to the Street |
| You’ve
heard of street art, but Valparaíso takes this concept to a whole new
level. As you wander the hills you won’t know which way to look - up,
down, or side to side. Whichever way your neck cranes you’ll be blinded
by bright colors and incredible designs. You can hit the iconic piano
steps on Cerro Alegre, or the murals of Cerro Concepción. Wander the
city to fill your camera roll with snapshots of crazy art. |
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| Casablanca, Chile | @evoquefilms
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| We'll Always Have Chile |
| If
you’re a fan of vino, you’re in luck. Valparaíso is situated just
outside Casablanca Valley, home to some of Chile’s most famous wineries.
A quick 30-minute car ride will situate you in the heart of this
beautiful valley where you can explore traditional, organic, and
boutique vineyards to suit all your tastes. |
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| Cristóbal's Discovery |
| @cristobal_photo
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| "I
was born in Viña del Mar, which is 10 km away from Valparaíso, but
since I was little I used to go to Valparaíso to take walks with my
family and to eat there. I have always been attracted to the city
because of the history and the culture. I think it is a special,
multicultural place because of the mix between the local culture and all
the tourists that sometimes even end up living there. What I like the
most is to go to Valparaíso to walk around the city to learn more about
the culture and to know local people. I think the best is to start
walking without a previous plan so to let the city surprise you. This
lets you also learn more about photography, because
in the city there are a lot of visual resources." |
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| Delicias Express | @limlam8 |
| Empanadas for Days |
| When
fresh seafood meets Chilean cuisine, you’re in for a treat. In Valpo
it’s all about the empanadas, especially the fresh crab empanadas. Stop
by Delicias Express to try over 60 different fillings! According to Discoverers Alli and TJ,
“Manjar Empanadas are a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth (Manjar
is essentially a Chilean caramel).
They usually come with a delicious sprinkling of powdered sugar on top.”
Another necessary dish is chorrillana - french fries piled high with
meat, fried eggs, and onions. The best local place to grab this dish is
J.Cruz, so add that stop to your list after a long day of hiking the
cerros. |
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| Romantic Suite |
| In an Airbnb by the Sea |
| Between
the hostels and Airbnb, you can easily find a comfy and cheap place to
stay the night. Rent a room or entire apartment in the more popular
cerros, like Cerro Alegre or Cerro Concepcion, to be close to the
action. We’re loving this artistic home or this beautiful room with a killer view. |
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| #valparaiso | @worksmarttravelhard |
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Get Some Direction
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| If you stop by at Mercadito Alegre for desserts, be sure to pick up a map there - they have the best/most helpful ones - @cmallangada
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Have a Plan
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| Valparaíso
is a city in the hills with narrow streets full of tourists, so renting
a car is a bit complicated as parking spaces are not easy to find. Best
thing to do is plan the places you want to check in the morning and
figure out the best way to wander, combining walking with taxis and
public transport. - @_araujobernardo
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Be Cautious
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| Valpo
is a beautiful city but tourists need to be attentive as there are a
lot of thieves. Be careful with your stuff and try not to get too lost. -
@caroaron
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| Alyssa Ramos |
| @mylifesatravelmovie |
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| Country Count |
Favorite Discovery |
| 75 |
Antarctica |
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| "I Discover To... live my best life and inspire others to do the same." |
| "I
arrived in Santiago on a red-eye, and the immigration officer asked for
my job title so I told him about my blog and Instagram. He then started
giving me tips for places to see and the first one was Valparaíso, so I
wrote it down on my phone right under my AirBnB address in Santiago.
Since I was so tired, I didn't realize when I showed the taxi driver the
address for the AirBnB, that he assumed it was in Valparaíso since
that's what was written under it! So I accidentally ended up getting
driven all the way there in the middle of the night, and had to have my
taxi driver help me call hotels to see if anything was available! When I
woke up, I was
in the middle of the main square of Valparaíso and it was like walking
into a painting!" |
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| How did we do? |
| We would love to know what you think of this edition of The Discoverer! |
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