Valparaíso, Chile

Quick facts

• Valparaíso's historic quarter was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2003 due to its unique architecture and cultural significance.
• The city is famous for its vibrant street art, with over 20,000 murals covering its buildings, making it a living canvas of creativity.
• Valparaíso's funiculars, known as 'ascensores,' have been in operation since the late 19th century, with the oldest, Ascensor El Peral, built in 1902.
• The colorful houses of Valparaíso are primarily painted in bright hues due to a tradition that began with sailors who used leftover paint from their ships.
• Valparaíso is home to the world's largest outdoor mural, measuring approximately 2,500 square meters and created by the artist Dasic Fernandez in 2014.

Travel details

Country

Chile

Wind (now)

6 km/h

Humidity (now)

81%

Coordinates

-33.0472, -71.6127