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CULTURE & TOUR GUIDE
VALPARAÍSO AND VIÑA DEL MAR
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INDEX
1. MUSEUMS
 La Sebastiana, house of poet Pablo Neruda…………………………………………………..3
 Valparaíso Museum of Natural History, Palacio Lyon…………………………………....4
 Francisco Fonck Museum of Archeology and History, Viña del Mar…………..….…5
 Museum of the Open Sky, Valparaíso……………………………………………….………….…6
2. CITY TOURS
 Ascensores…………………………………………………………………………………………………...7
 Botanical Garden National Park in Viña del Mar……………………..…………………8
 Restaurants and Popular Places: The Night Life………………………………………......9
 BORDE COSTERO VALPARAÍSO/ VIÑA DEL MAR – PASEO WHEELWRIGHT…..........10
 Passion for Soccer …………………………………………..……………………………….………..11
 Cerros Porteños, Culinary Offerings and More!………………………………..………….12
 Nostalgic Valparaíso and the Textile Route…………………………………….………….13
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MUSEUMS
LA SEBASTIANA, HOUSE OF POET PABLO NERUDA
Open to the public since January 1, 1992, the museum is one of
three houses of Nobel Prize winning poet in Literature, Pablo
Neruda. His houses have been converted into a large tourist
attraction. The mix of charming antique objects, decoration and
history captivate visitors in the tours that can be taken any time of
year. History says that Neruda wanted a calm place to write, and
thanks to the architect Sebastian Collado – who gave the poet
inspiration for the name of the house – he obtained the house in
Cerro Florida in Valparaíso. A must see for anyone visiting the port
city.
Schedule:
March – December
Tuesday – Sunday 10:10 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
January – February
Tuesday – Sunday 10:30 A.M. - 6:50 P.M.
Closed Mondays. If there is a festival on a Monday, the museum
may be open.
Prices:
General Admission: $3.000 per person
Students and Seniors: $1.500 per person (only Chilean TuesdayFriday business days)
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VALPARAISO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM, PALACIO LYON
Although inaugurated in 1878 by Eduardo de la Barra, only since 1988 can we find the Natural History Museum near Palacio
Lyon in Valparaíso. The collection they maintain is a mix of archaeological objects from the beginning of the 20th century,
coming from tribes such as the Diaguitas, Mapuches and Atacameños; also, you can find photographic records of Latin
America, more than 21,000 samples of flora, fauna and Chilean and world geology and a library of more than 3,500 samples
related to science, anthropology and archeology that can be viewed in the same museum.
Location: Condell 1546, Valparaíso / 225 7441
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am-1:00 pm and 2:00 pm –
6:00 pm
Saturday, Sunday and festivals: 10:00am – 2:00 pm
January and February
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-1:00 pm and 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
Sunday and festivals 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Prices: Wednesday, Sunday and festivals entrance is free
General Admission: $600
People over 60 and students can get 50% off admission
Admission is free for international students who show their
Acceptance Letter from the University.
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FRANCISCO FONCK MUSEUM OF ARCHEOLOGY AND HISTORY, VIÑA DEL MAR
Archaeological
objects from Peru, Ecuador and Chile
are found in the Francisco Fonck Museum that is
named in honor of a famous German archaeologist.
The museum possesses the most complete exhibit of
Rapa Nui culture along with different collections of
entomology, articles from tribes in the Northern Zone,
Center and South of Chile and a mineral collection. At
the entrance of the museum, located in Calle 4 Norte in
Viña del Mar, the visitor is “greeted” by an authentic
moai brought from Easter Island during the 50's.
Schedule: Monday 10:00am-2:00pm
and 3:00pm-6:00pm
Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am2:00pm
Cost: $1.800 adults/$300 children
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MUSEUM
OF
VALPARAÍSO
THE
OPEN
SKY,
At
the beginning of the 70's, the Art Institute of
PUCV, through professor Francisco Méndez and
his students, helped to instal a real art gallery in
Cerro Bellavista in Valparaíso. In 1990 more
murals were added by diverse artists such as
Nemesio Antúnez, Roberta Matta, Roser Bru,
María Martner, Mario Carreño, among others. In
total, there are 20 works that comprise a visual
path that remains despite the years and explosion
of graffiti. It is recommended to start at la Subida
Pasteur, behind Plaza Victoria.
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CITY TOURS
 ASCENSORES
The history began in 1882 when Liborio Brieba - manager of the Company of Ascensores Mechanics of Valparaíso – brought
forward the first project. Since that day, the ascensores were installed in distinct parts of Valparaíso, according to the needs of
each zone and in total 30 were built, of which half are currently active. Among the reasons for the low number remaining are
destruction by earthquakes, landslides, fire, or even for some low profitability. Today the acensores still run for the same
reasons they were built, but they have risen in popularity with tourists as well.
Cost: From $100 - $300 up or down
Currently functioning: Ascensor El Peral (near Plaza Sotomayor), Ascensor Barón (up Cerro Barón, next to Supermercado
Jumbo in Av. Argentina), Ascensor Artillería (near the Aduana, along the road 21 de Mayo), Ascensor Concepción (in
Esmeralda, to the side of Registro Civil), Ascensor Polanco (at the end of Calle Simpson, in Av. Argentina), amongst various
others.
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BOTANICAL GARDEN NATIONAL PARK IN VIÑA DEL MAR
396 hectares of woods, flowers and fresh air to breathe in a
part of sector El Salto, in Viña del Mar, where the national
park is located. It was designed in 1918 by George Dubois,
the same landscaper of the Metropolitan Park in Santiago.
Herbs, native fauna, nurseries and even activities such as
canopy can be found in this space, dedicated to the
recreation and relaxation for families during all seasons of
the year.
Location: Camino El Olivar s/n El Salto, Viña del Mar, Chile
Tel: (56) (32) 67 2566
In Bus:
From Viña del Mar or Valparaíso: take the Micro #203
of Expresos Viña del Mar that pass on Errázuriz in
Valparaíso and continue to Alvarez in Viña del Mar. Get
off at the Terminal El Salto. Cross the Puente El Olivar
and walk about 500m to the Entrance.
In Car:
From Viña del Mar: take Calle Limache from the
terminal of the micro #203 Expresos Viña del Mar in el
Salto. Turn left, cross Puente El Olivar and walk about
500m to the Portería. From Viña del Mar, Quilpué or
Concón: take the Camino Troncal and turn toward Camino El Olivar. After about
2.200m is the access to the Entrance.
Fall/Winter Schedule: Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Fall/Winter
Schedule: Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday and Festivals: 10:00am – 6:30 pm
Cost: Adults $1.200
Seniors $500
Children $400
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RESTAURANTS AND POPULAR PLACES: THE NIGHT LIFE
In Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, many
places exist that include a wide range
of typical Chilean food as well as
international food. Empanadas and
chorrillanas are two of the plates most
emblematic of our cooking. The
empanadas are fried or baked dough
filled with meat, cheese, seafood or
ham among other ingredients. The
chorrillana was born in Valparaíso and
can be enjoyed by multiple people. It is
served in a large plate with french fries, pieces of beef, sausage, fried onion
and egg.
Mixing Chilean food and music is also possible. There are traditional places
were you can find anything from cueca singers (traditional Chilean dance) to
shows of tango, salsa, rock, etc. The nightlife includes a variety of locations and
styles and it is common to find pubs or bars where the participants share a
drink to the sound of musical shows or even poetry readings. You can also find
discotheques, karaoke, cinemas and theaters.
LINKS: http://www.marapodia.com/cinearte
http://www.barcinzano.cl
http://www.carretes.cl/
http://lugarvalioso.cl/web/empanadas-famosas/
http://www.tripadvisor.es/Restaurant_Review-g294306-d1066370-ReviewsCasino_Social_J_Cruz_M-Valparaiso.html
http://lugarvalioso.cl/web/category/categoria-segun-rubro/comer-afuera/
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VALPARAÍSO/VIÑA DEL MAR COAST – PASEO WHEELWRIGHT
One of the most popular paths runs along the shoreline from Valparaiso and Viña del Mar and can
be done on foot or riding a bike. Starting from the Muelle Prat in Valparaiso, where visitors can hop
on a typical “lancha” (boat) and walk a section of the Bay Porteña, beyond seeing the grave and
monument of Arturo Prat in Plaza Sotomayor. In this area there are also many shops with jewelry and
artisan items from the central zone. Closer to Muelle Barón in Av. Argentina, is where Paseo
Wheelwright is concentrated, one can appreciate a spectacular view of the sea and shoreline. From
there, continue to arrive at Caleta Portales, in Av. España (the point that unites Valparaiso and Viña),
where one can acquire fresh sea products. Walking from Caleta Abarca, already in Viña del Mar and
close to the Reloj de Flores, beaches and important buildings such as the Castillo Wulff can be found,
the traditional restaurant, Cap Ducal, Castillo Ross and the Casino de Viña del Mar, that was
refurbished thanks to an important hotel project.
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THE PASSION FOR SOCCER
Without a doubt, soccer is the most prominent and important sport in
our country. In Chile, every city has their traditional team, that in
Valparaiso corresponds to the first professional soccer club – the
Santiago Wanderers. Founded in 1892, with thanks to their magic,
effort and fanaticism of their fans, they remain one of the most
important, though not always among the charts or traditional
tournament champions. In Viña del Mar, there is the Everton team,
founded in 1909, with which the Santiago Wanderers used to play the
traditional “Clásico Porteño”. The fans of each team have their own
nicknames; “caturros” for the wanderinos and “ruleteros” for
evertonianos. The soccer games are played in the stadiums Regional
Chiledeportes en Playa Ancha de Valparaiso (S. Wanderers) and
Estadio Sausilito de Viña del Mar (Everton), on Saturdays or Sundays
depending on the date and tournament.
LINKS: http://www.santiagowanderers.cl/
http://www.evertonchile.cl/
http://www.anfp.cl/
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CERROS PORTEÑOS, CULINARY OFFERINGS AND MORE
Cerro
Alegre and Concepción in Valparaiso have transformed into true
epicenters of tourism with their overlooks, cafés, hotels, shops and restaurants
that host international letters and national high demand and recommendations.
To arrive at Cerro Alegre, you can take Ascensor El Peral, close to Plaza
Sotomayor, which brings you to Paseo Yugoslavo, and allows you to enjoy the
panoramic view of the city and its environment. It is also possible to ascend by
foot from the street Almirante Montt that begins just steps from Plaza Aníbal
Pinto and pass to enjoy Palacio Baburizza, that hosts the Museo Municipal de
Bellas Artes. Then on one walk appears Paseo Gervasoni and Paseo Atkinson,
in Cerro Concepción, a must see for those who are not satisfied with the great
scene of the city view from above. To arrive to them, you can continue the route
from Cerro Alegre or take Ascensor Concepción, located next to the Registro Civil in Calle Esmeralda.
Located next to Paseo Gervasoni is the Casa Museo Mirador de LUKAS (Renzo Pecchenino), a renowned national journalist and
cartoonist, which you can visit Tuesday – Sunday from 11:00am-6:00pm. ($1.200 adults, $700 children, seniors and students).
LINKS
http://www.kilometrocero.cl/2010/02/diseno-y-sabores-del-cerro-concepcion/
http://www.top100.cl/2008/10/30/la-ruta-deliciosa-de-valparaiso/
http://www.cafevinilo.cl/
http://www.cerroconcepcion.cl/pasta.html
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NOSTALGIC VALPARAISO AND THE TEXTILE ROUTE
One
of the primary characteristics of the Port is its nostalgic air, portrayed in the old
architecture, traditional places and the grand variety of artisan objects that can be
found, from clothing to antiques. Shops, ferias, houses transformed into restaurants and
galleries of art comprise the environment of the city, from its paths to real routes that
wind through the hills and offer textiles. Plaza O'Higgins in Valparaiso has an ideal
location for every Saturday and Sunday in the morning, where old telephones, favorite
books and crystal lamps abound among their visitors. Also, the feria on Av. Argentina,
on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the morning, is as good excuse to look at vintage
items.
In Cerro Concepción and Alegre you can find shops with works of true fashion artists,
who use wool, leather and different fabrics to create products that are characterized by
their originality and demand amongst tourists who want to buy and exclusive garment.
LINKS:http://www.vistelacalle.com/1435/la-ruta-de-la-ropa-usada-en-valparaiso/
http://andres-lopez.blogspot.com/2008/02/en-la-feria-de-antiguedades-de.html
http://www.lagazio.cl/
http://www.ciudaddevalparaiso.cl/inicio/turismo_actividades_compra.php?id_cat=9
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