The 10 best free attractions in Valparaiso

Magnificent place full of colour and life. Place very clean and safe . People friendly and nice. It’s a one in a lifetime visit.

Wow - just wow and must visit if you are in Valparaiso!

Nice little district with a lot of coloured houses.

Artsy photo locatio. Get lost on its many alleys and streets

Beautiful place to walk around. Good food and drink and a place to be happy.

This beautiful hill located in Valparaiso offers unique architecture that isn't typically seen in other cities around the world, and offers incredible street art that can be seen while walking through most streets, hidden alleys and winding staircases. A must-see for anyone visiting Chile.

We ordered tuna and beef steak. The tuna was excellent. Respect to the chef because the beef steak was prepared according to art but the quality of the meat was good for a goulash. The wine was wonderful.

Busy square surrounded by some interesting, historic buildings. Popular place to meet for guided walks. Beware, keep safe, being local advice.

Plaza Santa Maya is a must-visit walk through spot in Valparaíso! It’s beautifully nestled among some important historical buildings and sits right at the base of a couple of the city’s iconic cable cars. From here, you can walk along the waterfront, hop on a boat, or just take in the view. When I visited on a Saturday, there was a charming little craft fair happening, adding even more color and life to the plaza. It’s picturesque, full of character, and a perfect place to snap some great photos. Definitely a gemstone of Valparaíso. Follow me on TikTok for more travel finds! Sage0.x

The city center.. beautiful old colonial building around the plaza. Use the funicular ride to go up the hill. Nice area to explore. Mall are around the plaza, with foodcourt and toilet. Its quite crowded on the afternoon and a nice place to hang around.

Plaza Sotomayor is the main square of Valparaíso and a great starting point to explore the city. It’s home to the impressive blue Naval Headquarters building and the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique, which honors Chilean sailors. Surrounded by historic architecture and close to the port, the plaza combines history, culture, and daily local life. A must-see landmark before taking the funiculars up to the colorful hills.

Was ok but no where to park and the plaza is not like the typical plazas we’ve visited where you can grab a bench and relax. It was in the middle of two busy, busy streets.

When the artisanal market "Victoria Porteña" is there you can see some of the best local art made by porteños themselves such as fine stone jewellery, silk-screen printing, wood-cut printing, wooden puzzles, knitted clothing among others. You can also get great food in the local restaurants around the plaza and visit Muelle Prat for a boat ride. Recently, works have been announced for this place by the city so it could be closed in the near future

This is the center of Valparaiso, near the metro terminal. Many restaurants, local buses, taxi. There is a meeting point nearby for the free tour to visit Valparaiso sightseeing.

La Sebastiana is another of the wonderful worlds of Pablo Neruda. From the big windows you'll understand why he loved Valparaiso and its colours.

Many people ,but view is not good

Pablo Nerudas house museum. It is a nice place worth visiting.

No time to

(Translated by Google) Where poetry is breathed... Don Pablo Neruda's little house in Valparaíso (Original) Donde se respira poesía… la casita de Don Pablo Neruda en Valparaíso

(Translated by Google) The house is very beautiful, to enter the museum you have to pay 9,500 pesos (Original) A casa é mto linda, pra entrar no museu precisa pagar 9.500 pesos

(Translated by Google) Impressive. We still have two more houses to visit. (Original) Impresionante. Nos quedan las otras dos casas para visitar.

Dirty and dangerous with trash all around. Avoid!

It's a historic place, but it could be dangerous.

Public square very colorful. It's a must if you're looking for the local experience. If you are a tourist you should not visit at night and always be careful with your possesions.

Very dirty place with strange people, drunk and drug addicts. Walk by fast, don't talk to anyone and pay special attention at nights, because the same addicts are robbing you over and over again. Still one of the oldest places in Valparaiso and nothing ever happened to me, but anyways not my favorite place in the city 😂

Impressive buildings which reminds me when I went to La Habana. Very classic. This part of town will take you back to the city origins, when Valparaíso was nothing but a port, a church, a square and some stores. I mean there's not much to do here, honestly there's a couples of cafes, some stores and that's it however the place is full of history, you can see in the locals eyes, in the way they live, etc. There are ruins of old buildings that once were full of life. Abandoned brothels, markets really get you in sync with that forgotten Valparaíso. So, yes this area is poetic and nostalgic for the porteños, always reminding them those good old times when Valpo was the pearl of the Pacific. One piece of advice for tourists: when visting these type of places always carry your belongings close to you. Travel light at al times since these places are well known for muggings and thefts. You'll be fine as long as you don't draw too much attention. I've been there a lot of time and the best thing to do is just feel the place and act normal, a couple of pics here and there and keep going. It's a pity to end a review like this but that the way it is.

Cafe shop located in the cultural center in Valparaiso. It's got coffee and sandwiches. The food and coffee is mediocre, but definitely stop and grab some water if you're on a tour.

It may look like a great sightseeing place, but be careful. It's a very sketchy area. Dirty, dangeours and unsafe. Avoid plaza Echaurren.

Worth the cheap entry fee. Not my fave art but it a beautiful space and interior and one of the docents, Matilde? Miranda? is LOVELY. We had a wonderful conversation as I wandered the spacious museum. I went soon after it opened about 10:30am but would recommend going later as the AM fog obliterates any views from the palace and windows. The fog lifts early afternoon. English explanation at the entry but not thought out. Very nice on-site café as well with good empanadas and carrot cake cookies! Friendly staff and I was happy I could charge my phone.

Superb art museum located in an early 20th century art nouveau styled mansion. The home is beautiful and the quality of the paintings is astounding. The collection originates mostly from Europe, but has plenty of Chilean works as well. Nice cafe and clean bathroom, too. This is a must see visit in Valparaiso.

Amazing art museum and the palacio itself! Beautiful works, well kept. Much better than national art museum in Santiago! Take it slow and wander around to explore all the nooks. Permanent exhibition is large and is only 3000 pesos, and the temporary exhibition in the basement is free.

Free entry on Sunday. The Museum is in a historic mansion and is adjacent to Mirador Paseo Yugoslavo and is easily reached via the Ascensor El Persal. There are street performers and the area is designated a local artisans market area. The art in the museum is focused on native Chilean artists and has many works that reflect the early years of Valparaiso.

Very beautiful art gallery, prices are fair. I think it's a about 4000 Pesos for foreigners and less than 1000 for locals. The oil paintings where astonishing and varied in size. I marveled for over one hour in incredulity. There's also many explanations in Spanish. The gallery features some European artists as well as many Chilean ones. The bathroom could be cleaner and the locks on the doors repaired. I had to hold the door shut while doing my business. Also the tours with a large group of people were a little annoying as you could sometimes not enter a room because it was thus crowded. I therefore suggest minimizing the size of the group. However, definitely worth a visit if you're in Valparaíso.

Officially, the museum was open at 2.10pm, but the staff obviously didn't feel like working and simply didn't let people in, claiming it wouldn't open until 3pm. Everyone should therefore think twice about going there. But it seems typical for Chile...

Beautiful old mansion overlooking the city that has been turned into a fine art museum. The art is has works from local and European artists, mostly French. Its quite a nice collection and is worth a visit. There are also two temporary exhibits free of charge that you can take a look. When I was there, the exhibits were photos of Chile and of tattoos.

Large, city block plaza In busy area. Bus station adjacent and lots of people vending along sidewalks. Some garden beds but lots of paved areas with metal semi-roofed structures with benches.

A nice square with the monument to our forefather Bernardo O'Higgins on horseback. It is next to the Congress Building.

Lots of activity, artesians and beautiful ocean views

Need some love and care

Not bad

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Be careful here, there is a lot burglars

(Translated by Google) A building with a very classic architecture, worth visiting, remembering and evoking the glory times of our beloved Port of Valparaíso. Unfortunately, the siege and continuous vandalism suffered by these icons of ancient construction produce an environment of abandonment when seeing so many scratched sectors. (Original) Un edificio de una arquitectura muy clásica, digno de visitar, recordar y evocar los tiempos de gloria de nuestro querido Puerto de Valparaíso. Lamentablemente el asedio y el continuo vandalismo que sufren estos iconos de la construcción antigua, producen un entorno de abandono al ver tantos sectores rayados.

(Translated by Google) Valpo and its majestic but sometimes forgotten architecture (Original) Valpo y su majestuosa pero a veces olvidada arquitectura

(Translated by Google) They should take care of the abandoned sector and what causes this building to be like this! (Original) Debiesen hacerse cargo del sector abandonado y lo que genera que esté así este edificio !

(Translated by Google) beautiful building, historic, the dome with that mercury is wonderful, the story in the arbitrary newsrooms is how folly, if it had been more democratic, having both center-right and center-left positions, in short being more pluralistic, it would have been even better. (Original) hermoso edificio, historico, la cupula con ese mercurio es maravilloso, lo fome es el relato en las redacciones arbitrarias, si hubiera sido mas democrático, tener ambas posturas centro derecha y centro izquierdo, en fin ser mas pluralista, hubiera sido aún mejor.

(Translated by Google) The building is beautiful. Inside it is even cuter. Maybe because of tradition or whatever, one hopes that the Mercurio of Valpo never dies. Although sometimes of course, we remember that El Mercurio lies and we miss it... :) Maybe the building, I insist, is gorgeous. (Original) El edificio es hermoso. Por dentro es aún más lindo. Quizá por tradición o lo que sea uno espera que el Mercurio de Valpo no muera nunca. Aunque a veces claro, nos acordamos que El Mercurio miente y se nos pasa ... :) Igual el edificio, insisto, es lindísimo.

(Translated by Google) The only interesting thing about it is its beautiful facade, always repainted because leftist thugs are always daubing it with revolutionary slogans. There's nothing inside except advertising. It's a conservative newspaper. The best and largest circulation in Chile. (Original) Lo único interesante es su preciosa fachada, siempre repintada pq los rufianes de izquierda siempre la pintarrajean con consignas revolucionarias. Al intetior no hay nada salvo contratar un aviso. Es un diario conservador. El mejor yayor tiraje en Chile.

(Translated by Google) Applause 👏 for being the oldest Spanish-speaking newspaper in South America and the world and despite the passage of time, it is still valid, reporting truthfully and realistically on national and international events, a pride for all Chileans. (Original) Aplauso 👏 por ser el diario de habla hispana mas antiguo de sudamerica y del mundo y apesar de transcurrido el tiempo aún se mantiene vigente informando en forma veras y real los acontecimientos de nivel nacional e internacional un horgullo de todos los chilenos.

Nice beach but very busy.

We were staying in a friend's apartment for a week. Lovely walk out on the headland as well as walking along to to Algarrobo for the cafes. We even had an earth tremor - no extra charge. The beach is a bit noisy after late morning but it's all very friendly.

it is a small beach but with a lot of environment to explore, there is a forest beside and if you go trough the left side of it, you will discover a beatiful place with a huge rock in the sea, a cathedral of stone, some others you can climb, i foud a perfect spot to place my yoga mat and melt with the magic of this place, 100%

We had a little work activity over there and it was beautiful. The place is perfect for this time and weather: quiet, clean and cozy.

Amazing beach. Water is freezing though, even during summer but I got in anyway! It was irresistible. There's beauty all around it.

This is a really nice beach, the water is extremely cold but apparently that is everywhere in chile

Very small beach but, nice one with canopy, boating and for other beach games.

One can walk around this place, houses various mural art work. Nature has taken toll on this art work.

Small square on bad tour, near lookout over port city, not much of a view, container yards and ships

Linda

(Translated by Google) Excellent spot for photos, both with the poets and of the stained-glass staircase. (Original) Excelente lugar para fotos, tanto com os poetas quanto das escadas com vitrais

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful square! If it’s your first time there and you have a good guide, you’ll learn a lot about the poets honored in the square. It’s worth a visit to take a photo with a beautiful view of Valparaíso. (Original) Uma praça bem bonita! Se for sua primeira vez ali e estiver com um bom guia, você vai aprender muito sobre os poetas homenageados na praça. Vale a visita para tirar aquela foto com um cenário belíssimo de Valparaíso.

(Translated by Google) A must-see for fans of Neruda and Gabriela Mistral, this lovely plaza is very close to Sebastiana. (Original) Infaltable visitar para los fanáticos de Neruda y Gabriela Mistral, linda plaza muy cerca de la Sebastiana.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful square near Pablo Neruda's house. The square has great photo spots, children's toys and statues of Chilean poets. A beautiful setting to have a coffee that can be bought on the corner and to take photos. (Original) Linda praça perto da casa de Pablo Neruda, Na praça há ótimos pontos para fotos, brinquedos para crianças e estátuas de poetas chilenos. Lindo cenário para tomar um café que pode ser comprado na esquina e para tirar fotos.