General information
| Destination |
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| Valparaiso, Chile |
Program details
This tour is ideal for guests who would like a transfer to the Santiago Airport or their hotel. It is suitable for those who are extending their stay in the area and need a transfer from Valparaiso to Santiago. Discover the exceptional beauty of Valparaiso, a centuries old port city recently declared a World Heritage by UNESCO.
Prior to the construction of the Panama Canal (1914), the Port of Valparaiso was the most important in the South Pacific as ships from around the world called here once they crossed Cape Horn or the Strait of Magellan.
Explore a labyrinth of streets that stretch over the many tiered hillsides facing the bay and see an antique funicular (wooden cable car elevator) used to transport the resident “Porteños” up and down. Enjoy the imaginative architecture and bright colors of the centenarian homes built by the first Europeans to settle here. Breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean await you at the ''21 de Mayo'' promenade and panoramic lookout point. Other city highlights include the La Matriz church,“Plaza Sotomayor” with its impressive Naval Heroes Monument, Ex-Govornor’s Palace and the Justice Tribunal building.
Contrasting the aged elegance of Valparaiso is the “Garden City” of Viña del Mar. Viña is renowned for its beautiful avenues lined with immense old trees, well-kept parks, popular resorts, long sandy beaches and holiday fun. Enroute to Viña, you’ll pass the Plaza Victoria, National Congress Building, and Santa Maria University. Upon arrival you’ll see the Viña ''Flower Clock'', impressive Presidential Palace, Brunet and Wulff Castles, and the posh Viña del Mar Casino and luxury hotel. From here you’ll travel through the famous wine-producing Casablanca Valley en route to Santiago.
Meeting/pick-up point: Hotel Lobby.
Duration: Six hours.
Start/opening time: 9-10am.
Languages: English, Spanish .
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