Valparaiso, Chile

Valparaiso is probably one of the most unusual cities not only in Chile, but also in the whole Latin America. The city is located on a hard-to-reach hill, so old cable cars are considered one of the landmarks of Valparaiso. Funicular rides are one of the favourite entertainments for tourists. Some parts of the city are reachable exclusively by air. Another landmark of the city are historic streets with majestic, colorful villas. It will be difficult to find a more fantastic and fabulous place in Chile.

Travellers who prefer strolling along the colourful streets alone, should take into consideration that the structure of the urban streets is incredibly complicated. Some of them are so confused that even locals can get lost in them. Some roads are dead ends, the exit is very difficult to find. The population of Valparaiso is about 265000 people. The name of the city is literally translated from Spanish as 'paradise valley'.

The amazing city is very popular among tourists, not only because of the unique, picturesque historical district. Many tourists invariably choose Valparaiso for the New Year. Every year on the night of December 31, an incredible Pyrotechnic Festival takes place in the city. It is considered to be one of the largest in the world. The pyrotechnic show is best seen from the top of one of the hills. Experienced tourists know that it is best to occupy places on the hill early on 31 December. Next - San Francisco