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
Top 10 Free Things to do in Valparaiso Region, Chile
Discover the best top things to do in Valparaiso Region, Chile including Paseo Gervasoni, Cerro Concepcion, Costanera, Palacio Rioja, Concon Dunes, Playa Chica, Museo de Historia Natural de Valparaiso, Playa Los Molles, Playa de Zapallar, Playa El Canelillo.
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. Concon Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By 26ariellet - Seattle, United States
Very cheap (3000 for 1 hour) this was super fun and a great way to spend some time. Bring socks o wear sneakers as the sand is very hot! Super nice view of the coast and the city, great pictures and long sandbaording runs. you do have to walk back up so you get a workout in as well!
6. Playa Chica
7. Museo de Historia Natural de Valparaiso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By nicolasisaiasj
Amazing how its distributed the atractions going from the bottom of the ocean to the highs of the sky, really recommended for childrends and history and animal lovers, they also give free tours in spanish and english in summer.
8. Playa Los Molles
9. Playa de Zapallar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By Fritz-Karl_Simansky - Santiago, Chile
One of the most beautiful places in the middle region of Chile. It’s a little place not so mainstream but really clean and a perfect one for everyone who want to see something different and beautiful. Must have to see. PS: it’s a kind of romantic here, good place for couple.
