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Valparaiso (Santiago), Chile

Valparaiso (Santiago)
Chile

The port of Valparaiso, located on the west coast of Chile, is the port for visiting Santiago. Valparaiso is a charming town that is worth exploring. Its colorful houses in the hills and the many murals on the city’s buildings are worth a visit. A municipal program commissions these murals from artists from different backgrounds. Santiago is located an hour and a half from Valparaiso, on the other side of the Cordillera de la Costa.

Santiago, founded in 1541, is the capital of Chile and its industrial and economic center. Its history was marked by the painful reign of Augusto Pinochet who seized power by force in 1973 and was ousted in 1988. Bordered by the Andes Mountain Range, the city has many museums and charming neighborhoods. If your cruise starts or ends in Santiago, you’ll probably want to stay an extra day there to explore the city.

Useful Information

Language

Spanish

Tips

A 10% tip will be appreciated in restaurants.

Currency

CLP
Chilean peso - In small communities, it is recommended to have cash, as credit cards are generally not accepted.

Currency Converters:  
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XE

Time difference

UTC: 0

from New York: +5h

from San Francisco: +7h

from London: None

Weather
°C °F

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
1456
1763
2169
00.00
February
1456
1762
2169
00.00
March
1355
1660
1967
40.25
April
1153
1458
1864
130.50
May
1151
1356
1762
552.25
June
1049
1254
1559
833.25
July
949
1153
1458
1114.50
August
949
1253
1559
602.25
September
1049
1254
1560
271.00
October
1051
1356
1762
100.50
November
1253
1558
1865
80.25
December
1355
1661
2068
10.00

Where is located the Port of Valparaiso Cruise Terminal

The ship will dock in Valparaiso and a shuttle will transport you to the cruise terminal located near the center of the city.

Travelling around the Valparaiso (Santiago) Cruise Port

Transport between Santiago Airport and Valparaiso Port

Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is located about 110 km from the port of Valparaiso.

Taxi and coach kiosks can be found at the airport.

You can also book a private transfer in advance.

SCL
A taxi ride will cost you more than $100. The journey time is 1h30m.
Private transfers to Santiago hotels or airport are available.
If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with rentalcars.com.

Activities in Valparaiso (Santiago)

Neighborhoods

Murales

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Valparaiso is an open-air museum for those who appreciate murals. Local and international artists paint murals on the city walls.

Caleta Portales

At the port, see the fishermen selling their catch of the day and the pelicans and sea lions gathering there to get the leftovers that the fishermen throw at them.

Landmarks

Flower Clock

This clock is composed of flower beds.

Activities

Cable car

Valparaiso is built on the sides of a hill, stroll through the streets to admire the colorful buildings and take one of its funiculars.

Nearby

Viña del Mar

There is a casino and many luxurious hotels in this seaside town.

Santiago

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See the San Antonio (Santiago) port info for more information on Santiago points of interest.

Excursions in Valparaiso (Santiago)