Is Valparaíso Chile worth visiting?
Visiting Valpo is a great, easy way to experience Chilean culture and create unique memories. If you’re stopping through Santiago, it’s definitely worth planning a day or two to explore the funky walkways and steep hills of this interesting port town.
How many days do you need in Valparaíso?
Two full days there (3 nights) would be enough. Take the Tours4tips walking tours and you will see and learn a lot.
How far is Santiago from Valparaíso?
72 miles
Valparaíso is only 72 miles (116 km) from Santiago, and the quick trip is best traveled by car. The drive takes 1.5 hours—if you drive without any detours—and between 3-6 hours with stops and exploration.
How much is a taxi from Santiago airport to Valparaíso?
When travelling from Santiago airport to Valparaíso city, you have 2 transfer options; you can either take a taxi or a bus. The most comfortable and convenient option is to take a Santiago airport taxi, with an average fare of €180 (135,000 CLP), taking 1 hour 15 minutes to reach Valparaíso.
Is Valparaíso Chile safe?
Stay safe. In the context of Chile being a relatively safe country, Valparaiso is among its more dangerous locales, like many harbour cities around the world. Mainly, watch out for pickpockets, for instance avoid hanging your purse or bag in the back of your chair when seated, because it may get stolen.
Is Valparaíso on the coast?
On the Pacific coast, Valparaíso is a picturesque port and UNESCO World Heritage site.
What is the best place to live in Chile?
Best places to live in Chile
- Santiago. Santiago is the only big city of more than one million inhabitants in Chile.
- Valparaíso. Valparaíso is a pleasant city to live, located by the sea but close to Santiago.
- Viña del Mar.
- La Serena.
- Antofagasta.
- Iquique.
- Concepción.
- Pucón.
How do I spend a day in Valparaíso?
Valparaiso is very hilly, so bring comfortable walking shoes and water and prepare to explore the warren of streets that make up this city. There are two free walking tours that I can recommend. Both hold a morning and an afternoon walking tour. Both these tours will acquaint you with the highlights of Valparaiso.
How do I get from Valparaíso to Atacama?
There is no direct connection from Valparaíso to Atacama Desert. However, you can take the bus to Metro Pajaritos, take the walk to Pajaritos, take the bus to Santiago International Airport, take the walk to Santiago airport, fly to Antofagasta, then take the travel to Atacama Desert.
How much is the bus from Santiago to Valparaiso?
Tickets to Valparaíso on recorrido.cl
| Buses | Bus operator | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Santiago to Valparaíso | Turbus | $4.200 |
| Santiago to Valparaíso | Condor Bus | $4.000 |
| Santiago to Valparaíso | Buses Romani | $2.700 |