Located in central Chile, just 120 km from Santiago, Valparaíso is one of the country’s most iconic cities and a must-see destination for anyone exploring tourism in Chile. Home to around 300,000 people, its landscape unfolds over more than 40 hills overlooking the vast Pacific Ocean.

Once a thriving 19th-century port, Valparaíso’s international trade past gave it a cosmopolitan identity still visible in its architecture, labyrinthine stairways, and historic funiculars. Top attractions include Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción, where vibrant street art colors every wall, and La Sebastiana Museum, Pablo Neruda’s seaside home.

Nearby cities such as Viña del Mar, with its beaches and gardens, and Concón, known for its seafood, complement the experience.

Local cuisine celebrates the sea—fresh shellfish, the famous chorrillana, and Casablanca Valley white wines. The surrounding flora and fauna include Mediterranean plants like boldos and peumos, and coastal birds such as pelicans and seagulls.

Valparaíso is not just a destination—it’s a living poem, a city that stirs the senses and lingers in memory, forever painted in colors of the sea.