in Chile

Valparaíso

A gloriously ramshackle port city where century-old funiculars climb hills stacked with rainbow houses and street art.

Notable spots

Cerro Alegre & Cerro Concepcion
Area
Hillside lanes covered in murals, boutique hotels and cafes.
La Sebastiana (Neruda's House)
Museum
The poet's whimsical five-storey home overlooking the bay.
Ascensor Concepcion
Landmark
Plaza Sotomayor
History

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Valparaíso in Oct: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.

Photo: Valparaíso — Julia Sumangil (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia