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)

16 km/h

Coordinates

-33.0472, -71.6127