Valparaiso, Chile

Cruises from Valparaiso depart from fall through spring.

Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage port city just 90 minutes from Santiago, is a colorful web of steep hills and hidden alleyways. Known as the "Jewel of the Pacific," the city is famous for its vibrant street art that covers nearly every surface, particularly in the bohemian neighborhoods of Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción. Ride the iconic 100-year-old funiculars (elevators) to navigate the steep terrain like a local and be rewarded with sweeping views of the harbor and colorful houses below. Don't miss La Sebastiana, the whimsical former home of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda, which is filled with eccentric collectibles and panoramic coastal vistas.

Language: Spanish
Currency: Chilean peso (CLP)

Additional Port Information

Port of Valparaiso, Chile
Port Valparaiso Pier 8
Valparaiso, Chile

The Port of Valparaiso is located approximately 80 miles from Santiago's International Airport. Taxi fare is approximately US $100 to $200. Rates are subject to change.

Driving Directions
Upon leaving Santiago Airport, at Pudahuel take a right onto Highway 68 (Ruta 68) which goes for about 75 miles to Valparaiso and Vina del Mar. Once in Valparaiso, follow Argentina Avenue until it becomes Espana Avenue and go under the railway into the port area. Take a left at the turnaround and then a right into the parking lot area of the terminal.

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