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A visit to the Pacific coast just a couple of hour’s drive from Santiago makes for an enjoyable day’s outing. The journey takes you through mountain ranges and fertile farmland, orchards and citrus groves.
Valparaíso is a UNESCO heritage site and Chile's most important port, and is particularly appealing due to its hillside setting, with steep winding streets tumbling towards the harbour.
The most pleasant way to explore is by wandering among the colourful houses and taking in the views from the promenades; take the funicular if you don't fancy the climb up narrow staircases.
You may wish to combine Valparaiso with Viña del Mar, slightly further along the coast and much more developed and refined; its palm-lined avenues, large hotels and casino reflecting its position as a popular holiday spot for Chileans and Europeans.
Why We Love It
As a tumbledown port town, Valparaiso isn’t glossy or polished, but that adds to its bohemian atmosphere. Architecture and décor are crumbling but renovations and maintenance are being supported by the UNESCO status.
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Itinerary Ideas
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Highlights of Chile: Top to Toe
Chile might be thin, but it packs a punch within that narrow
strip of land which stretches for over 2,500 miles. On this trip,
you'll see some...
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Highlights of Northern Chile and Easter Island
This tour of Chile encompasses some of its most spectacular
scenery. Beginning in the capital Santiago, you'll visit colourful
Valparaiso before...
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From £5,680pp
Best for: Couples, Honeymoons, Families, Groups and Solo Travellers
Museums, Moai and Mountains: The Best of Chile
We're not exaggerating when we say that Chile's landscapes are
breathtaking. This long thin country packs a punch when it comes to
diversity,...
14 Days
From £6,100pp
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Santiago, Valparaiso and the Chilean Lake District
Chile's Lake District has scenery to rival anywhere in the
world. This 13-day luxury holiday combines the region with the
central cities of Santiago...
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Places to Stay in Santiago & Central Valley
The Aubrey
Situated in the boho barrio of Bellavista, the Aubrey (dating from 1927), is Santiago's first real boutique hotel.
Casa Higueras
Housed in a converted 1920’s mansion, Casa Higueras is a stylish yet comfortable boutique hotel, and the first boutique hotel to open in the...
Lapostolle Residence
Nestled into the forested hills of the Colchagua Valley, the exclusive Lapostolle Residence Winery & Lodge, run by the Marnier-Lapostolle family,...
La Casona at Matetic Vineyard
Just over a hundred kilometers from Santiago, La Casona at Matetic Vineyard is a seven room, century-old guesthouse which is the perfect base...
Casa Bueras Boutique Hotel
The central location in trendy Barrio Lastarria means guests are never far from the action, and just a stone's throw from many of the city’s...
Ritz Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Santiago is located in the El Golf neighbourhood of the Chilean capital.
Vina Chile
Vina Chile is an avant-garde retreat and wine spa designed by the ever successful Alexander and Carrie Vik. This cutting edge contemporary cabin...
Hotel Portillo
Portillo is unique because there is no actual town and only one hotel of note - Hotel Portillo.
The Singular Santiago
The Singular hotel in Santiago is set to provide a trendy stay for Chile’s visitors. The hotel is located in the city’s centre of arts and...
Palacio Astoreca
Sitting pretty on the crest of Monte Alegre, one of the many hills which make up the coastal town of Valparaiso, Palacio Astoreca is a beautifully...
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