Valparaiso's Gate (La Puerta de Valparaiso)
Valparaiso's Gate (La Puerta de Valparaiso)
Valparaiso's Gate (La Puerta de Valparaiso)
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These historic twin towers in Chile's maini port represent a "Welcome Gate" to all visitors.
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Sparta, GA55 contributions
Feb 2016 • Solo
This is a really different town that at first blush looks like a run down, dirty, port town with little to offer...and if you only get to see it for a few hours during a cruise stop, that's what you will likely leave with. Guide books call it bohemian, but first impression is just funky. But Valpo is not about grand buildings and unique architecture, though there is some of that, too. It really is more about a world view. Like Neruda said, it's like a town that never bothered to comb its hair. To get a real sense of the city, leave the touristy areas and wander down Pedro Montt..or spend half an hour in the open air market on Av. Uruguay, or stop in a great little coffee shop near the universities in Playa Ancha and chat with the owner..to love Valpo takes a little time, but really not much effort.
Written February 10, 2016
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Sue M
Williamsburg, VA1,535 contributions
Dec 2019
There are two towers are either side of Plaza Sotomayor that is best seen from the Bay if you are on a cruise ship. Between the two towers, you can see the distinctive blue Navy building, Plaza Sotomayor, and the monument dedicated to the sailors who died during the Battle of Iquique. From Plaza Sotomayor, it is not as distinctive since there are several buildings surrounding the Plaza and you are looking from ground level. It is said that the two towers frame Valparaiso as if they were gates into Valparaiso.
Written January 1, 2020
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The World is My Oyster
Orlando, FL21,671 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
This area would've been more of a highlight of our trip if the city decided to manicure the area a little bit more. There's a few cool things to see but really nothing spectacular.
Written October 15, 2016
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spaintravelerAtlanta
Atlanta, GA334 contributions
Nov 2013 • Friends
I cannot believe this is a port where cruise ships come to. The view from Valparaiso to the sea is incredible...but that's it! As you walk the hills of this city you see nothing but torn up buildings that need fixing and paint and some should just be torn down. Even the nice(?) homes or buildings are so covered with graffiti that takes away from any beauty of the structure. As you get closer to the water at the bottom of the hills close to downtown, the hotels and homes do get nicer but still need fixing up and a coat of paint. The downtown area is busy but nothing to see.
Stay away!!!
Stay away!!!
Written November 14, 2013
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Dorsetbruce
Poole, UK4,671 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
You would hardly notice these towers while walking through the plaza. They look more imposing if on a boat in the harbour.
Written March 30, 2014
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Chiletourguide
Santiago15 contributions
Valparaiso counts a unique landscape and historical architecture together with important commerce that was an icon before the channel of Panama was opened. Many sailors from around the world, stoped in this Port to trade their products and many decided to stay for good, giving many European and multicultural ethnic to the country, Ale Mcalister
Written September 15, 2009
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fizzy1991
Nashville, TN5,974 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
You must get out of your bus or car and walk the streets of Valparaiso to know it. Yes, there are parts that are dirty, with crumbling buildings, but the "soul" (as another reviewer but it) is there on the streets. If you don't look at the graffiti as a "bad" thing but see it as "art" you will appreciate it more.
Written January 29, 2018
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GEEOZ
Maleny, Australia514 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
This is an area worth looking at by walking nearby as well as viewing from the upper levels of Valpariso To look at this area tells about why it was originally planned as a shipping powerhouse until the canal meant no longer the only shipping route.Much of this was pointed out to us on our tour of the area by our guide.
Written March 20, 2016
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Mary38677
Coventry, UK931 contributions
Feb 2016 • Friends
Area of Valparaiso ,to visit while in the city .The difference between the area near the port to the main city area .
Written February 22, 2016
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cecilia1234cd
Baden-Baden, Germany202 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
Went to eat seafood at the port and then headed to Viña de Mar. Some good shots for tourists but 3 hours might be enough to get a idea.
Written November 26, 2014
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