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Book a Hotel Valparaiso and enjoy a splendid vacation
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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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