Travelogues Valparaíso

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...

Chile is not only the longest country, at almost 4300 km, but also the narrowest, at just 180 km. It boasts the driest desert, the highest geyser field, and the largest glacier.

Arrived! This has been our longest journey so far: we traveled for 22 hours. Here it is warm and light until around 9 PM - just summer ;-) Santiago de Chile is just as we...

On our first full day in Santiago, we booked a local, full-day tour. We traveled to the coastal towns that are especially popular vacation and weekend spots for the capital's...

From Santiago, we headed to the port city of Valparaiso, which is only about 2 hours away. Beforehand, we heard a variety of opinions about the city, ranging from wonderful to...

From Santiago, I set off on a three-day trip to the Pacific coast to visit the cities of Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. On the way to the bus station heading towards Valparaiso, I...

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...

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...

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...

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...

From Santiago de Chile, you can reach the sea in Valparaiso in just two hours by bus. Many travelers say they prefer Valparaiso to Santiago, and we can understand why. We also...

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...

Due to unfortunate circumstances, I was only able to spend one day in Valparaiso. But boy, was it worth it. It is a beautiful city that is home to one of the most important...

Valparaiso and Santiago de Chile were our last two destinations. Today we arrived in Arica, in the far north of Chile. On the way to Santiago, we drove through Chilean wine...

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

I just wanted to apologize for not hearing from me for so long, but I'm currently on Easter Island. And you wouldn't believe how difficult it is to get a good internet...

Upon arrival in the lower town, Valparaíso appears to be a somewhat run-down port city. However, this impression changes as soon as you reach Plaza Sotomayor and becomes...

13.7.19 - 19.7.19 The city enchanted me because it is so artistic and colorful. On the streets, you can find great street art, street musicians, dance classes, and much more. I...

I spent a weekend in Valparaiso. The city is located two hours west of Santiago by car, by the sea. However, swimming is not recommended there, as a cold South Pole current runs...

'firework island'

18.12. I start in the very early morning around 6:00 in San Pedro. A bus transfer to the airport in Calama picks me up from the hostel. On the way through the barren desert...

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...

My last 2 days in South America I spent in Valparaiso on the coast. Valparaiso is an important port city and known for its street art, which can be easily admired while walking...

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...

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...

After 2 nights in Santiago, I had to stay true to the motto of this blog and drive to the Pacific, a 2-hour bus ride. In Santiago this morning, the weather was mixed and it was...

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...

And Santiago has also had such beautiful visits... 🤔 First me and then the Pope 😇 Hallelujah 🙈😜 But so that the Pope's mobile can make its turns, we then went on to...

Seen enough of the city. Steffi wanted to go to the sea. So we decided to rent a car and drive to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Renting a car with 5 people is cheaper or at least...

29/12 - 03/01 'I could walk through this city a thousand times and always discover something new!'. This statement summed up our last day in Valparaíso perfectly. Valpo...