Plaza Sotomayor, Valparaiso: Address, Phone Number, Plaza Sotomayor Reviews: 4/5
Plaza Sotomayor
Plaza Sotomayor
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Bordering the famous port in the center of Valparaiso, this popular plaza contains the country's naval headquarters.
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Restaurants
492 within 3 miles

Il Paparazzo
647
0.2 mi$$$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean

Restaurant Maralegre
371
0.2 mi$$$$ • Seafood • Contemporary • Chilean

El Peral Sangucheria
456
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • Latin • Bar

Restaurant La Concepcion
2,415
0.3 mi$$$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • Chilean

Cafe Entre Cerros
224
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Fusion • Chilean

Cafe del Pintor
888
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Chilean • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Crysol Café
56
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

Samsara
462
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly

Restaurante Brecon's
195
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Brew Pub • Bar • Pub

Tres Peces Restaurante
314
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Seafood • International • Grill
Attractions
119 within 6 miles

Navy Building
320
0 ftArchitectural Buildings

Ascensor El Peral
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349 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Ascensor Concepcion
697
242 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Monumento a Los Heroes
555
402 ftMonuments & Statues

Palacio Baburizza
424
0.1 miArt Museums

Ascensor Cordillera
37
450 ftPublic Transportation Systems

Museo Lord Cochrane
27
381 ftSpeciality Museums

Funicular Villanelo
25
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Paseo Del Puerto
19
392 ftShopping Malls

La Escala Galeria
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217 ftArt Galleries
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Agustina Ibarreta
Guernica, Argentina2 contributions
I went to Chile a few months ago and I would come back. I really have a good time. There are many places to visit, is secure and the people there is very kind. There are a lot a shoppings and restaurants to visit. This park in particularly is beautiful and near are differents activities to do alone or with company. I recomend to visit, you won't regret it.
Written June 8, 2020
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Sachin K
Plainview, NY5,842 contributions
Family
Plaza Sotomayor is the main square in ValparaÃso with several historic buildings and monuments. Standing in the middle of the square gives a wonderful perception of the history. One will find several street vendors selling souvenir items. Certainly worth visiting when in ValparaÃso.
Written January 26, 2020
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Elizabethkeys
St. Petersburg, FL194 contributions
Friends
We were on a city tour of Valparaiso and this was one of the stops....we actually spent about 45 minutes here learning the history of the plaza. The focus of the square is the monument that honors the Chilean sailors who fell during the Battle of Iquique and the Battle of Punta Gruesa. The plaza and surrounding buildings were designated a historic district on January 23, 1979. Of special note was learning the history of Captain Arturo Prat. The Intendencia de Valparaiso is currently the headquarters of the Chilean Navy. All in all is was worth a stop and very interesting.
Written March 9, 2017
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PattyAC20
98 contributions
Friends
Walk around the square slowly for a while and take in everything, then walk over to the seaport just a short block away and see the shops and small boats. Take a 1/2 hour ride in the Paciific if you like then have a drink upstairs at the Seaport bar. What a way to spend a 1/2 day or more. Best of all, you will have gotten a true feel for Valparaiso's beauty and the friendliness of its people.
Written February 19, 2015
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Esther P
Chicago, IL1,305 contributions
Solo
You will probably run across this large plaza as you traverse Valparaiso. Many of the free walking tours start here. I especially liked the ones run by Ecomapu Travel which start at noon and 4pm Tuesday thru Sunday. Groups are smaller than with the other companies.
Written April 6, 2014
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Michelle F
Valparaiso, Chile21 contributions
Family
As a local, I can vehemently declare that there is no reason to visit this plaza unless you're looking for European-like tourism in Valpo. It would be a shame to waste your time snapping a few worthless photos at this plaza when Valpo has so much more to offer
Written September 5, 2012
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Zeituni
Jerusalem, Israel1,670 contributions
Valparaiso is just a sad town, all in the past, with shabby remnants of one beautiful buildings. Here at least there is a beautiful monument and a lot of small shops round the corner
Written March 4, 2020
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dianetgottlieb
North Ferrisburg, VT85 contributions
Friends
We met the tours4tips at the Plaza Sotomayor. We were warned to be careful with our personal belongings. Good lunchtime food within a few blocks
Written February 25, 2020
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Mark&Rosa
Kingston, Australia518 contributions
We stopped here as part of our bus tour, nothing really special, like the rest of Valparaiso, but interesting.
Written November 18, 2019
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JB1234Tewkesbury
Tewkesbury, UK163 contributions
Couples
This is a place of Chilean history, anybody visiting city has to visit this square, would 100% recommend a visit.
Written June 21, 2019
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Yokeko
Anacortes, WA600 contributions
Hi- I'm in Valporaiso now and notice that their website doesn't mention the 10am tours. Did you go on a morning tour? If so, I will head down there today or tomorrow. Thanks!
Elle D
South America11 contributions
Call Camilo on this number +five six 982 417 six two five if you need any further information, he is justvgreat & will give uou any advice you need... Just tell him you were referred to by ELLE... Have fun!
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- Full Day ValparaÃso and Viña del Mar (From $60.00)
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- Santiago: Full day tour to Valparaiso and Viña del Mar city (From $70.00)
- Private Full-Day Guided Valparaiso and Vina Del Mar Tour from Santiago (From $160.00)
- Pre-cruise tour from Santiago to Valparaiso, Viña del Mar drop-off San Antonio (From $106.67)
- Hotels near Plaza Sotomayor:
- (0.02 mi) Hotel Reina Victoria
- (0.03 mi) Piazza Inn Hostel
- (0.03 mi) Ludwig Hostal
- (0.03 mi) Hostal Las Latas
- (0.04 mi) Apart Hotel Renaca Inn
- Restaurants near Plaza Sotomayor:
- (0.01 mi) Starbucks
- (0.02 mi) Neptuno International
- (0.02 mi) Lord Byron Coffee Bar
- (0.03 mi) Bar Restaurant Delicias Porteñas
- (0.03 mi) Richard's
- Attractions near Plaza Sotomayor:
- (0.00 mi) Navy Building
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- (0.01 mi) Tours 4 Tips
- (0.06 mi) VH Chile Tour