Valparaiso Travel Guide
Chile
Valparaiso is a coastal city in Chile with a population of around one million. It sits on the Pacific coast and is one of the country’s major port cities, known for its hills and harbour setting.
Travellers arriving by air use Valparaiso Airport. The nearby coastline includes Carvallo Beach, 4.2 kilometres from the city, and Caleta Abarca Beach in Viña del Mar, 4.9 kilometres away.
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Weather in Valparaiso
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Know before you go
Pays in CLP
Plug type Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 133
Dial code +56
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Chile for good service. While not legally required, it is widely practiced, especially in the service industry. Bills in restaurants may already include "propina", but it is optional and can be adjusted.
Best time to visit Valparaiso
Jan
21°0Feb
22°1Mar
22°1Apr
19°3May
17°4Jun
16°7Jul
15°3Aug
16°8Sep
17°4Oct
18°2Nov
19°2Dec
20°1Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Valparaiso
Carvallo Beach
4.2 km away
Caleta Abarca Beach
4.9 km away
Playa Acapulco
6.5 km away
Playa Ritoque
23.8 km away
Playa del Yeco
30.4 km away
Things to do in Valparaiso
Estadio Elías Figueroa Brander
football stadium
3.8 km
Monumento a los Héroes de Iquique
monument
1.8 km
Palacio Baburizza
art museum
1.7 km
La Sebastiana
history museum
1.2 km
Arco Británico
monument
0.8 km
Casa Central de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
monument
0.7 km
Elevador Polanco
monument
1.3 km
Museo de Historia Natural de Valparaiso
history museum
0.8 km
Getting there
Valparaiso Airport · 5.3 km
Frequently asked Questions
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