Chile's central region: Valparaiso (Valpo)
Description: 120 km (74 miles) NW of Santiago; 8 km (5 miles) S of Viña del Mar
Valpo is Chile's principal port and second-largest city. Despite its size, it is Chile's most distinctive city and one of South America's most intriguing. Occupying a narrow strip of land between the waterfront and the nearby hills, its convoluted centre has distinctive, sinuous cobbled streets, and is overlooked by precipitous cliffs and hilltop suburbs which are accessed by funicular railways and stairway footpaths.
It is conducive to maze-like strolls and
rides on the funicular, and its natural history, fine arts and
maritime museums are justly famed.
Muelle Prat, the recently redeveloped pier, is a lively market
area.
The most interesting part of Valparaiso is the old section, where you will find colonial buildings, churches, and museums, a great place to stay in this area is the Hotel Manoir Atkinson, itself a restored patrimonial home.
Also worth seeing is Pablo Neruda's favourite house, a few minutes from town. A Colourful, sunlit mansion overlooking the water, the house is now a museum, a visit to which, can pleasantly occupy an afternoon.
| Historical values: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | |
| January | 13ºC/55ºF | 15ºC/59ºF |
| February | 13ºC/55ºF | 22ºC/72ºF |
| March | 13ºC/55ºF | 23ºC/73ºF |
| April | 13ºC/55ºF | 17ºC/63ºF |
| May | 8ºC/46ºF | 20ºC/68ºF |
| June | 13ºC/55ºF | 21ºC/70ºF |
| July | 8ºC/46ºF | 11ºC/52ºF |
| August | 11ºC/52ºF | 14ºC/57ºF |
| September | 9ºC/48ºF | 11ºC/52ºF |
| October | 11ºC/52ºF | 17ºC/63ºF |
| November | 12ºC/54ºF | 18ºC/64ºF |
| December | 14ºC/57ºF | 20ºC/68ºF |
Visit the following places along this extended Andean circuit.
Discover Santiago, Vina del Mar and Valparaiso in central chile and then on to Chile's lakes region where you can also observe volcanoes.
Visit and learn about chile's central region in addition to its renowned vineyards, learn about wine production, walk their vineyards and wineries.
Visit Santiago, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso then south to Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas, frutillar, Chiloe and a final view of the Puyehue Hot Springs before returning to Santiago
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Visit the following places along the Andean circuit.
Facing the ocean and beach of Valparaiso, this fully furnished and comfortable apartment on the 12th floor easily accommodates 4. 
A charming French "Hotel boutique" located in the very heart of the historic district of Valparaiso, this old patrimonial home was completely restored in a manner that is respectful of the neighbourhood's singular traits and the essence of its first European owners.
Faba is a store for fine Chilean handicrafts, dedicated to make beautiful exclusive works of art that express Chile's cultural heritage.
They specialize in Lapis Lazuli and other Chilean stones and metals.
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