Paseo 21 de Mayo
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Lenke_13
Budapest261 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
People obviously go up with the little old ascensor, and that could be already part of the pleasure, but unfortunately not. You cannot have a view from it, because of the doors. Then the viewpoint comes, which doesn't offer a voww panorama. In fact, it is more exciting down there, watching local people, ships, and boats. The only thing you can not see in the port is a battleship. The paseo does not offer more than the view point. Also, it is full of cheap souvenir stuff. It is only a view from above but does not offer hidden beauties what you normally discover when going up higher.
Written January 2, 2017
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50Continental_Drift
Arlington, VA222 contributions
Jan 2020
We were recommended to visit this plaza but didn't really see much value to site. There is a view of the city but mostly it was a area with tacky tourist items.
Written February 12, 2020
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Diego & Marcela
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic67 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
You can have a nice walk and see an upper view of the port of Valparaiso. It is a public place and you take a nice picture of it. If you like boats and ports, you can enjoy and take a peak on the process.
Written February 4, 2020
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Sofie B
Breda, The Netherlands107 contributions
Dec 2019
Walk over the ‘boulevard’ you got an awesome view overValpraiso and the Puerte (harbor). Sit at a bench and take a good look. It’s worth it!
Written December 10, 2019
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Oldjack
Greater Melbourne, Australia29,380 contributions
Nov 2019
This has great views of the working port but the area also has character with some old cafes and colorful buildings. The Artilleria was closed because of unrest so there was not a lot happening.The old buildings had color and character.
Written November 27, 2019
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Claire L
41 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
We didn't feel like there was enough to do to justify seeking this out, but it's a nice view. We had to wait for the ascensor, which was more expensive than others around town, and only stayed above for a short while.
Written October 20, 2018
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Eddiemack
Pompano Beach, FL432 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
One of the city's most charming features is a series of 15 funiculars built between 1883 and 1916 to transport citizens up the steep hills surrounding the waterfront. It's about 25 cents to take one up to this promenade for very good views of the city from above. Some time should be spent strolling along the rampart and scenic overlook.
Written April 5, 2017
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Santiago E
44 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
Couple of stores on the street, and a bunch of restaurants. The view is supposed to be The. Best. View. in Valpa. It isn't, though if you are around I suppose is worth it. Elevator is 0.5 usd round trip (Ascensor Artilleria is the official name).
Specially recommend Los 4 Vientos Restaurant ( the 4 winds), if you are into fish and seafood but do not want to pay a fortune. Amazing view. Reasonable prices.
Warning: this place is inside the Port Area, which basically means that if you are a tourist (and if you are reading this you almost certainly are one), you should by all means necessary avoid this neighbourhood after 5-6 pm. You'll get robbed.
Specially recommend Los 4 Vientos Restaurant ( the 4 winds), if you are into fish and seafood but do not want to pay a fortune. Amazing view. Reasonable prices.
Warning: this place is inside the Port Area, which basically means that if you are a tourist (and if you are reading this you almost certainly are one), you should by all means necessary avoid this neighbourhood after 5-6 pm. You'll get robbed.
Written December 13, 2016
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Vincent M
New Orleans, LA2,256 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
The Paseo 21 de Mayo, running along the rim of Artilleria, is on heights that rear up from the water’s edge and have a commanding view of the bay. The ascensor heads right up to the paseo’s scenic gazebo. And a solid phalanx of souvenir vendors is up there to meet you, greet you, and happily accept as much money as you care to spend. Add bracing weather, and a stroll along the paseo is certainly enjoyable. When they first built the ascensores, the view must have been well-nigh perfect. Unhappily, nowadays the view is seriously marred by the waterside traffic and port activity immediately below the paseo, particularly the vast stacks of cargo containers ashore and afloat (see Cargo Stacked 6 High photo). Valpo is easily the most important container port on South America’s Pacific coast, with 60% more traffic than Callao. The container traffic floats the entire city’s economy. So, yes, it spoils the view and drops my rating of the paseo from a 5-star to a 4-star attraction, but if you like Valparaiso—and I love it—you have to take the unsightly foreground philosophically. And at least this view is still unobstructed by high-rises, unlike the one from Cerro Concepcion, which is why my rating didn’t drop all the way to 3.
Written September 20, 2015
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Dario L
Miami37 contributions
Sep 2019
This is a nice walk to one of Valparaiso most prominent hills, Playa Ancha. It is fun if you take the old lift from la Aduana, then walk around a street with art crafts and a super view of the bay. There is also the Museo Maritimo Nacional, which I think is the main atraction plus the nice view
Written September 10, 2019
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