Top Things to do in Valparaiso Region
Top Hotels in Valparaiso Region
- 1. Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center
- 2. Pullman Vina del Mar San Martin (Ex Atton)
- 3. Hotel Bosque de Renaca
- 4. Radisson Blu Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon
- 5. Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center
- 6. Best Western Marina Del Rey
- 7. Hotel Bosque de Renaca
- 8. El Copihue
- 9. Novotel Vina del Mar
- 10. Hotel Oceanic
Things to do in Valparaiso Region, Chile: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Valparaiso Region, Chile including Paseo Gervasoni, Cerro Concepcion, Costanera, Palacio Rioja, Ascensor Polanco, Ascensor El Peral, Ascensor Reina Victoria, Mirador Cochoa, Ruta CH-60, Rancho Vida Sana.
Restaurants in Valparaiso Region
1. Paseo Gervasoni
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 788 reviews
Many vintage chilean buildings line this hilly street, a popular site for a walking tour.
Reviewed By vesperado
WOW! The streets are painted! Beautiful murals everywhere on buildings, streets and staircases! Take the walk and enjoy the art! It is so worth it.
2. Cerro Concepcion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,922 reviews
Throughout the history of this Port City, the inhabitants saw the possibility of being located on this hill that was born as a fort to protect themselves from pirats and corsairs. When the port sector zone was almost completely occupied, the immigrants began to populate this hill with houses using the usual architecture of their countries, mainly European. That generated a cool sector of structures that are preserved until today, in a unique and magical, heritage and Chilean mix. The best viewpoints, miradors and alleys are here and in these streets the richest cultural activities converge, surrounded by the best gastronomy. Come and enjoy with us! This experience is unforgettable!
Reviewed By ImmerWandern - Palos Heights, United States
This major port city - “Valpo” for short - was once one of the richest cities of South America known as the “Jewel of the Pacific” and “Little San Francisco” given the many physical similarities. It was the major port on the Pacific coast of South America, a mandatory stopover for ships heading to Asia. Then the Panama Canal opened in 1914, ships no longer had to round Cape Horn and refuel at Valparaiso. The city declined and struggled for almost 100 years to remain relevant. It has only just begun to reassert itself in the past 15 years thanks to the opening of several universities and the legalization of street art in recent decades. Street art / graffiti became a form of expression and political protest during the Augusto Pinochet regime of the 1970s and 1980s. With the restoration of democracy the Valparaiso government made the practice legal even supporting and employing some street artists. Private establishments - hotels, restaurants, stores - hired artists to paint on their buildings or artists could offer their services to them. You could certainly wander Cerro ( "Cerro" means "Hill") Concepcion or any of the other neighborhoods famous for their street art on your own. We felt it was definitely worth hiring for their insight into the history of the city and its art. Of course the street art is the attraction, some of which is frivolous and much sociopolitical in inspiration. Nevertheless the harbor, the ships, and the surrounding hills were inspiring. There were a lot of restaurants to choose from and stores to browse through.
3. Costanera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,375 reviews
This 12km ocean drive is speckled with lighthouses and sea lions.
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Costanera is an interesting road which runs along the coast of Viña Del Mar, thus allowing for some great scenic views of the Pacific Ocean on one side and several interesting buildings on the other. Certainly would recommend traveling on this road to any tourist.
4. Palacio Rioja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
A Chilean mansion restored as a museum and movie theater.
Reviewed By rarum
Took a short tour of the restored palace conducted by a few students. Nice to see investment in the history of Chile.
5. Ascensor Polanco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By 149yujiy - Sao Paulo, Brazil
This is the only "true" elevator in Valparaíso. Others are technically funicular. Opened since 1913 and still working.
6. Ascensor El Peral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 556 reviews
Reviewed By E7697XWbillm - Springfield, United States
Just getting to the entrance of this funicular is interesting. For next to nothing, you are rewarded with a fun ride to the promontory of the Yugoslavo Walk, an interesting neighborhood with an expansive view of the city and its harbor. We walked the nearby neighborhood really enjoying the street art but did not have enough time to visit the Art Museum nor maybe have a coffee at the little café overlooking the city. Give yourself that time and I am sure you will enjoy this area even more.
7. Ascensor Reina Victoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,257 reviews
Reviewed By JB1234Tewkesbury - Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
Great fun, do the free walking tour and you'll do this, a part of South American history! I'd happily recommend this to anyone.
8. Mirador Cochoa
9. Ruta CH-60
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Stanthorpe - Stanthorpe, Australia
An amazing road with views and goats, the 28 hairpin turns on the steep slopes leading to Portillo Ski resort and the border crossing to Mendoza Argentina is an amazing drive. It only takes 10-30 minutes and the views are sheer and awe inspiring. I get a bit nervous with heights but the road is wide and safe so I just focussed on the road ahead while my wife informed me of the scenery. A herd of goats appeared at the half way mark, slowing us down. There are a lot of trucks on this route so drive to conditions and don’t speed. You can see the old train route, now in ruins, with its impressive tunnels as you traverse the climb. The last toll on the road on the Chilli side has only an upcoming toll. If you’re going to Portillo and tell them this, “Voi a Portillo”, you don’t pay the toll.
10. Rancho Vida Sana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
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