Valparaiso, Chile

Location

Valparaíso's dramatic topography—45 cerros, or hills, overlooking the ocean—requires the use of winding pathways and wooden ascensores (funiculars) to get up many of the grades. The slopes are covered by candy-color houses—there are almost no apartments in the city—most of which have exteriors of corrugated metal peeled from shipping containers decades ago. Valparaíso has served as Santiago's port for centuries. Before the Panama Canal opened, Valparaíso was the busiest port in South America. Harsh realities—changing trade routes, industrial decline—have diminished its importance, but it remains Chile's principal port. Most shops, banks, restaurants, bars, and other businesses cluster along the handful of streets called El Plan (the flat area) that are closest to the shoreline. Porteños (which means "the residents of the port") live in the surrounding hills in an undulating array of colorful abodes. At the top of any of the dozens of stairways, the paseos (promenades) have spectacular views; many are named after prominent Yugoslavian, Basque, and German immigrants. Neighborhoods are named for the hills they cover. With the jumble of power lines overhead and the hundreds of buses that slow down—but never completely stop—to pick up agile riders, it's hard to forget you're in a city. Still, walking is the best way to experience Valparaíso. Be careful where you step, though—locals aren't very conscientious about curbing their dogs.

Valparaiso, Chile Itineraries

17 Nights

South America & the Chilean Fjords

Departure Date
16 Dec 25
Cruise Line Viking Ocean Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Viking Jupiter
Region South America
Departure Port Valparaiso
Destination Port Buenos Aires
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Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Oceania Vista
Region World-wide
Departure Port Los Angeles, California
Destination Port San Diego, California
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Departure Date
20 Dec 25
Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Oceania Vista
Region World-wide
Departure Port Los Angeles, California
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28 Dec 25
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Whisper
Region South America
Departure Port Buenos Aires
Destination Port Valparaiso
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Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Port Stanley, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Chilean Fjords, Puerto Montt, Valparaiso and Valparaiso

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Departure Date
02 Jan 26
Cruise Line Viking Ocean Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Viking Jupiter
Region South America
Departure Port Buenos Aires
Destination Port Valparaiso
Itinerary
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60 Nights

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Departure Date
06 Jan 26
Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Oceania Vista
Region South America
Departure Port Miami, Florida
Destination Port San Diego, California
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180 Nights

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Departure Date
06 Jan 26
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Ship Oceania Vista
Region World-wide
Departure Port Miami, Florida
Destination Port Miami, Florida
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Departure Date
09 Jan 26
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Whisper
Region South America
Departure Port Buenos Aires
Destination Port Valparaiso
Itinerary
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Departure Date
15 Jan 26
Cruise Line Silversea
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Silver Whisper
Region South America
Departure Port Valparaiso
Destination Port Buenos Aires
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Departure Date
19 Jan 26
Cruise Line Viking Ocean Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Viking Jupiter
Region South America
Departure Port Valparaiso
Destination Port Buenos Aires
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31 Jan 26
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Destination Port Buenos Aires
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Departure Date
03 Feb 26
Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Cruise Type Ocean
Ship Oceania Vista
Region South America
Departure Port Buenos Aires
Destination Port Callao
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