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Book a Hotel Valparaiso and enjoy a splendid vacation

Known as the Jewel of Pacific, Valparaiso is a gorgeous city located in the region with the same

name. It is one of the most important sea ports in Chile, as well as an important commercial and

financial and also a political hub in the region. In the XIX century, Valparaiso served as a major

stopover for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans through the Strait of Magellan

and was known by international sailors as the Little San Francisco.

It is believed that this region was populated by Picunches Indians before Spanish conquerors' first

arrival in 1536. During the Spanish Colonial Era, Valparaiso remained as a small town but after the

Independence of Chile, the city grew considerably, turning into an influent city in the region and

the beautiful tourist destination it is nowadays.

Due to its beautiful and unique architecture, Valparaiso was declared a World Heritage Site by

UNESCO in 2003. If you go to Valparaiso, you must take a look at its unusual system of funicular

elevators, considered as one of the world's 100 most endangered historical treasures by World

Monuments Fund. Other attractions in the city include the church of the Matriz, the Sotomayor

Square and the Concepcion & Alegre Historical District.

Every year, Valparaiso is visited by a large quantity of visitors coming from different parts of the

world. The city boasts a good variety of restaurants and a Hotel Valparaiso is well equipped to

satisfy the needs of a large quantity of guests, thanks to its comfortable guestrooms. All of this

make a stay in a Valparaiso Hotel a perfect choice to spend time with the family.




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