OUR EXPERT TIPS
To transform your stay in Valparaíso into a great experience!
HOW TO GET
CAR
To come by car from Santiago, you must take Route 68. It is 120 km away approx. and you should consider paying tolls. The journey on a normal day should take between 90 and 120 minutes depending on traffic.
BUS
Getting Valparaíso by bus is quite easy. Buses depart frequently from Terminal Alameda or Terminal Pajaritos. You can buy tickets online or at ticket offices. The main companies are Tur Bus and Pullman Bus.
TRANSFER
If you prefer to hire a private transfer service, you can write to us at info@patatourchile.com or by whatsapp at +56994311267 and we will help you coordinate a service.
HOTELS & HOSTELS
LA JOYA HOSTEL
Located at the foot of Cerro Lecheros and a 5-minute walk from the Valparaíso bus terminal, it offers an environment full of "Porteño" identity. It has a bar, restaurant, co-work and meeting rooms, as well as a friendly team who will make you feel at home.
LALA PORTEÑA HOSTEL
Located in the heart of Playa Ancha, the largest hill in Valparaíso, it offers a wide view of the sea and the hills. It has parking and is attended by its owners, a beautiful family that will receive you as a special guest. You will feel like another inhabitant of the city.
VERSO HOTEL
Located in Cerro Florida, a few steps from Museo La Sebastiana, Hotel Verso is an architectural jewel of Valparaíso. A modern building, inspired by the traditional "porteños cités", it offers a wonderful view of the sea from its terrace, restaurant and bar.
EAT & DRINK
LA JOYA SANGUCHES
Away from the tourist area of Valparaíso, La Joya Sánguches is the best option if you like gourmet sandwiches and hamburgers. A great alternative to go with family or friends. In this place you can also try the best version of the famous Chorrillana; unique cocktails and local craft beer.
EMPORIO ECHAURREN
Emporio Echaurren is a hidden gem located in the historic Barrio Puerto. With an offer of pasta, Napoletana pizza and Italian cocktails, it is a great option if you are looking for a place with history and identity. On the first floor there is a cafeteria and a renovated old Italian emporium of Valparaíso.
CIRCULAR
Located in the heart of Cerro Alegre, Circular offers a simple but varied menu, based on fresh products from the sea, purchased directly from fishermen and artisan producers. With an excellent price-quality ratio, it will undoubtedly be your new favorite in Valparaíso!
CAFÉ VINILO
Pioneers in Cerro Alegre, Café Vinilo offers a menu of signature Chilean cuisine with denomination of origin. Lunch, dinner and late night, which highlights its traditional clay oven, terrace, garden and open kitchen in a bohemian atmosphere, with live jazz some days of the week.
CIUDAD DE PIE
If you are a pizza lover, this is your place. Don't miss the opportunity to try the authentic Napoletana pizza from Valparaíso. It's a small place, where the locals enjoy a great combo of wood-fired pizza and local craft beer. They also have home delivery so there's no excuse to enjoy this great local secret!
FATTO IN CASA
Located in a hidden corner of Cerro Bellavista, a few steps from La Sebastiana, Fatto in Casa is a genuine proposal of both Italian and Chilean cuisine. With an impressive view of the hills from a local house, it is much more than eating, it is a unique local experience to live in Valparaíso.
CULTURE
CULTURAL PARK
Also known as the Ex-Prison, it is one of the most important cultural centers in the country.
CENTEX CULTURAS
Extension center of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage.
INSOMNIA CINEMA
Alternative and independent movie theater located in the center of Valparaíso, offers a varied billboard.
CASA PLAN
Art gallery, engraving workshop, artistic residence, and cafeteria.
MUNICIPAL THEATER
Events and shows room, with capacity for 1500 spectators.
MAURI SCD THEATER
Located in Cerro Florida, it is one of the traditional theaters in the hills and the first SCD outside Santiago.
MALABICIRCO
Cultural center for circus and performing arts, located in Cerro Mariposa.
TEATROMUSEO
Foundation located in Cerro Cárcel, dedicated to developing the art of the Puppet and the Clown.
LA CARPA AZUL
Space that promotes the development of circus and performing arts, in Cerro Barón.
MUSEUMS
NATURAL HISTORY
Permanent exhibition "Biodiversity in the Valparaíso region",
MARITIME MUSEUM
Naval history of Chile from the period of Independence to the War of the Pacific.
FINE ARTS MUSEUM
Museum of Fine Arts of Valparaíso, located in Paseo Yugoslavo, Cerro Alegre.
LA SEBASTIANA
House-museum of the poet Pablo Neruda, located in Cerro Bellavista.
MUSEO DEL GRABADO
University Museum of Engraving, located in Cerro Alegre.
FUND. SANTOS CHÁVEZ
Museum of the foundation dedicated to preserving the legacy of Santos Chávez, engraver of Mapuche origin.
