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...

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...

It could have been so nice - but with a cloud base of 10-20 m and drizzle

The House of Pablo Neruda The path down to the harbor

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...

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...

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...

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...

Valparaiso- Chile: foggy 20 degrees/Santiago de Chile sunny 32 degrees Yes, yesterday was a crazy day. Arrival at the port at 8 AM in thick fog, so no chance to dock. It was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...