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Cerro Concepción

Cerro Concepción

Cerro Concepción
4.5
NeighborhoodsHistoric Walking Areas
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Throughout the history of this Port City, the inhabitants saw the possibility of being located on this hill that was born as a fort to protect themselves from pirats and corsairs. When the port sector zone was almost completely occupied, the immigrants began to populate this hill with houses using the usual architecture of their countries, mainly European. That generated a cool sector of structures that are preserved until today, in a unique and magical, heritage and Chilean mix. The best viewpoints, miradors and alleys are here and in these streets the richest cultural activities converge, surrounded by the best gastronomy. Come and enjoy with us! This experience is unforgettable!
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Ali921
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom1,553 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Part of the city's UNESCO designated area.
    Part of the city's UNESCO designation. Best done with a guide but nice to wander around and lose yourself within all the narrow artistic streets. Very colourful and some beautiful buildings. Once you get to the top so nice views over the harbour.
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 25, 2024
  • HORACIO S
    Vina del Mar, Chile28 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visit to Cerro Concepción
    Cerro Concepción is in the area declared by UNESCO as a world heritage site. There is plenty of place to eat or have a coffee, and it also has different viewpoints towards the sea and the city map. There are many craft shops and small hotels, hostels and lodgings. It is a place worth visiting and exploring on foot.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written March 26, 2024
  • nick w
    London, United Kingdom1,346 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Photogenic but beware muggers on way up
    This is a much quieter and more photogenic area of Valpairaiso than the city below. There is some great street art, nice cafes and great places for souvenirs. Some of the viewpoints have great views across the city and harbour and then there is the wonderfully archaic funicular. The downside is we witnessed a pair of muggers preying on tourists walking up the hill on the road in broad daylight. Another group of 'spotters' higher up the hill seemed to be coordinating them. Be careful.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 14, 2024
  • AMsays
    Thornhill, Canada5,034 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Colourful Neighbourhood
    Colourful neighbourhood near Valparaiso’s port. The city is built around 46 hillls (really!) - so take the ascensor/ funicular – one of 15 in the city - to access the area. The renowned architectural heritage and historic reminders of a bygone era together with striking murals and artistic expression in the galleries here create a sense of wonder in this hilly enclave. Tourist shops abound and there are also many restaurants, hostels and cafes. No wonder UNESCO has declared this city a World Heritage Site.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 6, 2024
  • Rafael Abdouch
    Sao Paulo, SP254 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Graffiti and beautiful view
    It is a hill with many intertwined streets, like a labyrinth, covered with graphite and contemporary art. For us, the highlight were the graphites that cover walls and stairs and represent the history of the country, its struggles and its personalities. Worth a visit!
    Visited January 2025
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 16, 2025
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Sachin K
New York City, NY6,555 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
The best way to explore Cerro Concepcion is by walking. One gets to appreciate the colorful paintings over the walls of the buildings, the walkways and the stairs to their best by walking only. Would certainly very highly recommend visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site to any traveler in Valparaíso.
Written January 23, 2020
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vie_voyage
Toronto, Canada170 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
absolutely amazing. the murals blew me away.
you can spend the whole day walking around and seeing the murals, little shops, art galleries.
Tons of little spots with great views for food, coffee, drinks, ice cream etc.
an absolute must if you're in vina or in the area.
highly recommended.
Written January 2, 2020
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Rob123235
Halifax, Canada417 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
We visited as part of a day tour from Santiago. It was interesting to wander around and admire the different wall murals and smart ways some of them incorporated the structure around them. Definitely worth visiting.
Written December 12, 2022
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Laly912
La Serena, Chile1,211 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Friends
Valparaiso is a beautiful city, it is always a pleasure to visit and tour its hills.But, it is sad to see the deterioration that has suffered in recent years in cleaning and safety.
We went to Cerro Concepción, the elevator was closed, we went up the stairs.
The hill has an architectural heritage and you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city.
There are also mirafores, arts workshops, coffee shops, craft stands....
Enjoy the ride!!
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Written July 22, 2024
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Marcelo M
Indaiatuba, SP338 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
All of Valparaíso is very beautiful, worth staying for about 2 days to explore the hills and historic buildings. We only spent a few hours on the tour and it felt like it was very quick. If you pay attention to the time you plan to visit, during the summer and on holidays it is very busy, with people from Santiago moving there.
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Written December 25, 2023
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london057
Dublin, OH683 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Family
Like so many places in Valparaiso this is an artsy neighborhood too. Another like so many parts the city 🏙️there are a lot of art 🖼️ galleries too. Lastly. I could spend hours too.
Written July 26, 2023
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Luc S
Dendermonde, Belgium8,631 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022
What makes Valparaiso so special ?
It is an old city, chaotic, with old ugly buildings..
But the colors and the murals make it a lovely place...
You could walk ours through the cerro's and the passeo's.
And the shops, and bars...
Written March 17, 2022
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CFEIII
Center, TX5,815 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Solo
I took a walk out through the city to get to Conception Hill. Well worth the effort! Lots of street art, brightly painted houses, cafes and shops. Pretty upscale section of the city.
Written September 25, 2022
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EricsElectricEmpire
Tampa, FL69 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 • Solo
Great place to ring in the New Year. Had a lot of fun on this hill and the colors during the day are unbelievable. You can get lost in the little alleys but are never really lost, awesome place to wander.
Written January 10, 2022
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WonderingN
NY153 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2015 • Solo
Good view with different architecture and culture. It is a must-see place in Valparaiso. You definitely can visit it by yourself and there is no need for a group tour.
Written November 19, 2015
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