Valparaíso | Private Luxury Tours

Also known as the “Jewel of the Pacific”, Valparaíso is bohemian and colorful and has long inspired poets and writers.

Pablo Nerudo may have said it best “Valparaíso, how absurd you are…you haven’t combed your hair, you’ve never had time to get dressed, life has always surprised you.” A few days spent here can easily have you lost strolling the narrow streets, riding its historic funicular elevators, or admiring the local art scene. This World Heritage City is definitely worth the added time on your visit to Chile.

Colorful hillside neighborhoods of Valparaíso cascade down to the bay under a partly cloudy sky.

Brightly painted yellow and teal building facades line a steep narrow street in Valparaíso.

A steeply sloped street in Valparaíso is lined with brightly painted houses in yellow and pink.

Why visit Valparaiso?

Valparaíso is built across more than 40 colorful hills (cerros), each with its own personality. The winding streets are an open-air gallery of world-class murals and graffiti, making every walk feel like a tour through a living museum.

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Valparaíso is built across more than 40 colorful hills (cerros), each with its own personality. The winding streets are an open-air gallery of world-class murals and graffiti, making every walk feel like a tour through a living museum.
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As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a hub for artists, poets, and intellectuals, Valparaíso has a creative, free-spirited energy. It was home to Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda, and its café culture, live music scene, and eclectic neighborhoods make it one of South America's most soulful cities.
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If you’re an avid wine drinker, pairing a trip to the Casablanca Valley with this coastal gem in April offers the best of both worlds. Or just up the coast is the quaint beach town of Vina del Mar, the ‘it destination’ for well to do Chileans.

The best time to visit Valparaiso

January and February are the hottest months of the year and the locals flock to the beaches for holiday travel.

To avoid the crowds, we suggest visiting in November and March.

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