Travelogues Valparaiso Region

Hello girls and boys and welcome to Chile 😊 Chile After leaving the Altiplano with an average height of 3,600m behind us for good, our first stop in Chile was San Pedro de...

A week with Juan, with lots of family visits and lots of partying.

On my second day in Chile, my first employer picked me up directly from the hostel. He greeted me by hugging me and we had a casual conversation during the car ride. We drove...

January 23, 2024 Valparaiso The day actually started quite pleasantly. Well, before I could leave the ship, I had to clarify a small problem with my credit card with the "Guest...

15.04-16.04. Valparaiso 17.04.-19.04. Santiago In Valparaiso, we stayed in a very nice hostel, listened to Cumbia, and spent a day waiting 6 hours for the police because a...

San Antonio, the large harbor in the small town, after the reconstruction of Valparaiso (after a major earthquake) now has only the small port left. However, the focus is much...

Hello, We ended our three-week stay in Chile with a visit to Punta Arenas by cruise ship. It was a truly beautiful time in Chile. The landscapes here are breathtaking and...

After arriving late at night in Santiago, we drove a bit further north the next day. Our destination was the port city of Valparaíso, which means "Go to Paradise". The journey...

Rome has 7 hills, so does Bamberg, but how many in Valparaiso? One source says 42! You don't have to know them all, but I am intrigued by the views. There are several funiculars...

7th - 10th April The days on Chiloé had passed faster than expected and before we knew it, we were in the next city. Puerto Varas. Why exactly the small town with a population...

Colorful city, dogs, cats & dogs.

Not far from the capital Santiago, there are two cities that could hardly be more different from each other. They are Vina Del Mar and Valparaiso. The journey to these two cities...

In Valparaiso, we are enjoying the beautiful city view and two wineries nearby

'firework island'

Finally, I'm heading to Valparaíso, about 100 km away from Santiago de Chile, the capital city. The port city on the Pacific Ocean is known for its hills, with over three dozen...

So now it has been over eleven months and we are actually in Chile. Another one of those border crossings where a lot has changed. Here it is not only much more expensive, but...

Before the Panama Canal was opened - that was at the beginning of the 20th century - its creation is described in great detail in Stefan Zweig's 'The Decisive Moments in Human...

So we make our way to the most lively, historically significant and beautiful city in Chile, as described in the legends. In the afternoon, we arrive in the city of Viña del Mar...

The next morning we set off: But not in the promised modern vehicle (which had a sudden engine failure 😳) but in our landlord's rather rickety, seemingly 40-year-old pick

2nd Day Valparaiso Chile: sunny 22 degrees Today we visited Vina del Mar, a holiday destination for many Chileans; everything here is three times more expensive than in...

After two days in Santiago we had seen most of the sights and headed towards Vina del Mar/Valparaiso. The two adjacent coastal towns are located about 80 km from the Chilean...

Since I work and sleep in Río Blanco, I also spend most of my free time here. Due to the long distance from my workplace to tourist cities, it is rare for the residents of Río...

Hotel castles and cute fishing villages

After a stuffy night on the bus from La Serena, we arrive too early at the bus station in Valparaíso, at 5.45 am instead of the promised 7.00 am. Normally, you would be happy if...

We initially intended to explore the island with our landlord on this day as well. However, we canceled this plan due to the "discrepancies" the day before. So, we set ou

Day 54 to 58 The trip to Valparaiso was easy. In Santiago we were finally welcomed with English and booking the bus tickets was uncomplicated. From the airport we went to a...

New Year's Eve in the colorful city of Valparaiso and hiking with a view of snow-capped mountains.

The day starts off great with steaming coffee prepared on the gas stove in my cozy 'board hut'. Bread and jamon on the side - let's go. At the most beautiful house of Pablo...

The journey went well, despite weekend traffic. The Chileans are also drawn to the sea. The air and water temperatures are still a bit chilly, but there are many flowers...

The morning started with terrible coffee, but the lady of the house personally cooked eggs for me. It seems like she wants to save the reputation of the 'hotel'. So I set off to...