General information
| Destination |
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| Valparaiso, Chile |
Program details
Discover the exceptional beauty of Valparaiso, a centuries old port city recently declared a World Heritage by UNESCO.
Prior to the construction of the Panama Canal (1914), the Port of Valparaiso was the most important in the South Pacific
as ships from around the world called here once they crossed Cape Horn or the Strait of Magellan.
Explore a labyrinth of streets that stretch over the many tiered hillsides facing the bay and see an antique funicular
(wooden cable car elevator) used to transport the resident “Porteños” up and down. Enjoy the imaginative architecture and
bright colors of the centenarian homes built by the first Europeans to settle here mainly located on Cerro Concepcion and
Cerro Alegre hills. Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean await you at the "21 de Mayo" promenade and panoramic
lookout point. Other city highlights include the La Matriz church, “Plaza Sotomayor” with its impressive Naval Heroes
Monument, Ex-Govornor’s Palace and the Justice Tribunal building, as well as the Turri Clock and the first Spanish
language newspaper building the El Mercurio.
Contrasting the aged elegance of Valparaiso is the “Garden City” of Viña del Mar. Viña is renowned for its beautiful
avenues lined with immense old trees, well-kept parks, popular resorts, long sandy beaches and holiday fun. Enroute to
Viña, you’ll pass the Plaza Victoria, National Congress Building, and Santa Maria University. Upon arrival you’ll see the
Viña "Flower Clock", impressive Presidential Palace, Brunet and Wulff Castles, the posh Viña del Mar Casino and luxury
hotel and the lush Viña Main Plaza.
From here you'll travel further up the coast through the sunny resort beach area of Reñaca (part of Viña del Mar) to
Oceanic Rock for chance views of a local sea lion colony.
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