Things to do & places to visit in Valparaiso Region, Chile

Valparaiso Region #3 destination in Chile 2023. The average rating score is 4.28 based on 51.1k traveler reviews, of 382 attractions. Timezone: America/Santiago, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 20:00.

Top things to do (26)

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5.0 Chilean Cuisine Cooking Classes (844 reviews)
- Highly Recommended and Fun
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Cooking Classes

We offer all inclusive Chilean Cuisine Cooking Classes and focus on traditional recipes that can be reproduced in your home. The class also replaces your lunch or dinner and includes excellent local wines. Classes are in english unless requested otherwise and take about 5 hours to complete including eating your meal. Each class includes a visit to the traditional markets with the chef for all the ingredients. We offer our Chilean Cuisine Cooking Classes every day and the experience is all inclusive. We also offer a Chilean Cuisine Cooking Class at Loma Larga Vineyard in the Casablanca Valley! See more..
5.0 Kingston Family Vineyards (343 reviews)
- AmazIng vineyard
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

In the early 1900s, mining engineer Carl John "CJ" Kingston left his home in Michigan looking for gold in Chile. Generations later, his descendants are showing the same pioneering spirit in exploring new frontiers in Chilean winemaking. Growing red wine grapes in a valley known for whites, Kingston Family Vineyards has been hailed as Winery of the Year by Wine & Spirits Magazine. See more..
4.5 La Sebastiana (5.043 reviews)
- Great views of the city
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

This four-story home, offering 360 degree views of the city, is highlighted by "the jar of smoke," a round, post-modern fireplace designed by Neruda himself. See more..
4.5 Casa Museo Isla Negra (1.999 reviews)
- Great museum
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

This charming home of the famous Chilean poet overlooks the Pacific and contains unusual collections, the tuxedo he wore when accepting the 1971 Nobel Prize and the simple burial plot of Neruda and his wife. See more..
4.5 Cerro Concepción (1.932 reviews)
- Beautiful Wall Murals and Designs
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

Throughout the history of this Port City, the inhabitants saw the possibility of being located on this hill that was born as a fort to protect themselves from pirats and corsairs. When the port sector zone was almost completely occupied, the immigrants began to populate this hill with houses using the usual architecture of their countries, mainly European. That generated a cool sector of structures that are preserved until today, in a unique and magical, heritage and Chilean mix. The best viewpoints, miradors and alleys are here and in these streets the richest cultural activities converge, surrounded by the best gastronomy. Come and enjoy with us! This experience is unforgettable! See more..
4.5 Costanera (1.379 reviews)
- Scenic Views
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This 12km ocean drive is speckled with lighthouses and sea lions. See more..
4.5 Ascensor Reina Victoria (1.260 reviews)
- Mode of transportation
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is another mode of transportation within the historic district of Valparaíso. One can get from the base to the top of the hill in a short time at extremely reasonable pricing. Awesome views as well while getting up the hill. See more..
4.5 Jardín Botanico Nacional (1.157 reviews)
- GREAT escape with a toddler
Gardens

I HIGHLY recommend a visit here, especially if you just want a quiet walk or want to have some play time with young children. It was absolutely worth the drive from the city. After seeing the reviews, we felt like we were taking a risk to go for the morning. But we LOVED it! The beautiful plants, water, floral smells, and well-maintained trails made for a great escape from the city for a few hours. There’s also an area that has a zip line that looked fantastic. We went with our two year old, so we weren’t there for that. But it looked fun! See more..
4.5 Viña Casas del Bosque (1.063 reviews)
- Beautiful
Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Beautiful winery with elegant surroundings and well kept grounds. We had a lovely tour with kind and very knowledgeable Chris who also organised the wine maker for a day of experience with us. Outstanding wines presented to personally blend and taste against the backdrop of their natural environment provided an extra dimension to this excellent and unique experience. To able to create your own distinctive cuvée leaves a lovely and lasting impression. We completed the beautiful experience with a picnic in the vineyard. Enjoying the food and wine within the stillness of the vines and the caressing breeze was heavenly. Highly recommended See more..
4.5 Corporación Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck (897 reviews)
- Fonck Museum
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

Originally the home of the wealthy Délano family in the early 20th century, this impressive building was acquired by the local Municipal Authorities in 1985, and converted into a museum. Focus in two principal collections is a natural history department dedicated to Chile's native fauna and flora; and an archaeological department offering a permanent display related to the indigenous peoples of Northern Chile, the Aconcagua region and the Mapuche in the south of the country. The museum also houses one of the most important collections in the world related to Easter Island, including the only genuine Moai statue in the whole of continental Chile, outside in the museum garden. Guided tours are available in both Spanish and English. See more..
4.5 Emiliana Organic Vineyards (831 reviews)
- Just perfect.
Wineries & Vineyards

We took a tour at the Emiliana vineyards. It was just perfect. The store is great for buying very good organic wines for a good price. We also did the tour and the tasting called Gê (named after their most famous wine, which is amazing). We ended our visit with an amazing lunch at the restaurant. You can also pick a picnic basket. See more..
4.5 Paseo Gervasoni (794 reviews)
- Extremely Artistic and Talented Artwork
Historic Walking Areas

Many vintage chilean buildings line this hilly street, a popular site for a walking tour. See more..
4.5 Ski Portillo Just For The Day (769 reviews)
- Worth the effort.
Ski & Snowboard Areas

Portillo is a ski resort located 100 miles from Santiago, Chile near the city of Los Andes. Beneath imposing mountains, Portillo rises from 2880 meters above sea level to its highest point 3332 meters with 23 ski trails and 12 lifts. Portillo is the oldest ski area in South America, and its history holds an important place in the legend of skiing. Over the past 50 years, Portillo has gained a reputation as an excellent destination for skiers and boarders. Practicing ski sports in Portillo is a very popular activity among people from all around the world. See more..
4.5 Concon Dunes (578 reviews)
- fun!!
Spent 1-2 hours Geologic Formations

Very cheap (3000 for 1 hour) this was super fun and a great way to spend some time. Bring socks o wear sneakers as the sand is very hot! Super nice view of the coast and the city, great pictures and long sandbaording runs. you do have to walk back up so you get a workout in as well! See more..
4.5 Ascensor El Peral (564 reviews)
- Leads to spectacular views, wonderful art
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Just getting to the entrance of this funicular is interesting. For next to nothing, you are rewarded with a fun ride to the promontory of the Yugoslavo Walk, an interesting neighborhood with an expansive view of the city and its harbor. We walked the nearby neighborhood really enjoying the street art but did not have enough time to visit the Art Museum nor maybe have a coffee at the little café overlooking the city. Give yourself that time and I am sure you will enjoy this area even more. See more..
4.5 Moai (509 reviews)
- Original Moai Statue in Viña Del Mar
Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins • Monuments & Statues

This Moai statue in front of the Fonck Museum in Viña Del Mar is an original one and gifted by the people of Rapa Nui(Easter Island). Certainly worth a photo stop when in Viña Del Mar. See more..
4.5 Casablanca Valley (505 reviews)
- Spectacular Views
Spent More than 3 hours Valleys

Relax on a tour through the wineries and enjoy great restaurants in Chile's wine-growing region. See more..
4.5 Museo Maritimo Nacional (492 reviews)
- Tremendously powerful
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums

We are a maritime museum. Throughout the different halls, you will discover the maritime history of Chile, as well as many different objects used to navigate. Also, we have a second floor with rooms especially for childrens, like a pirate boat or the 9 meters ship scale room. See more..
4.5 Palacio Baburizza (427 reviews)
- Awesome collections of fine arts
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

This turn-of-the-century palace pays homage to the city's 16th century roots and currently houses the Fine Arts Museum. See more..
4.5 Viñedos Veramonte (392 reviews)
- Best organic wine with a lovely guide!!!
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Casona Veramonte is a meeting place, where we create unique and unforgettable experiences around the good things in life: family, food, friends and the finest wines. See more..
4.5 Bodegas RE (328 reviews)
- Amazing tasting
Wineries & Vineyards

This was our favourite winery in Casablanca and offers a great variety of tours and tastings. It’s best to email to get a full list of options/prices and we got a very quick response. The winery and large shop is very beautiful with many vintage fittings. Mario our guide spoke impeccable English and explained the history of the winery and its ethos with great enthusiasm. The tastings were superb with a focus on their unusual blends. The wine was of a very high quality and we would’ve bought a lot more bottles if we had room in our bags. It’s a boutique winery and a must do in the valley See more..
4.5 Palacio Rioja (299 reviews)
- Elegant Palace
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Architectural Buildings

A Chilean mansion restored as a museum and movie theater. See more..
4.5 Cerro Alegre (285 reviews)
- Picturesque part of Valparaíso
Neighborhoods

Cerro Alegre is one of the picturesque part of the city of Valparaíso. One can reach here conveniently by taking the funicular from behind the navy building in the main square. Upon reaching Cerro Alegre, walking around is highly recommend to get the best perception of the colorful buildings, stairs and walkways. The views of the city from the top at Cerro Alegre are flabbergasting. I would certainly very highly recommend visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site to any tourist in Valparaíso. See more..
4.5 Playa de Zapallar (269 reviews)
- Must have
Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

One of the most beautiful places in the middle region of Chile. It’s a little place not so mainstream but really clean and a perfect one for everyone who want to see something different and beautiful. Must have to see. PS: it’s a kind of romantic here, good place for couple. See more..
4.5 Ascensor Polanco (269 reviews)
- Didn't see all of the area due to warnings
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The tunnel was great, & good views from the top over the coloured houses on the nearby hills. View also showed that it was a poorer neighbourhood than the hills at the opposite end of the bay (Cerro Alegre etc). We wandered off to photograph the amazing street art but hadn't got all that far when an old lady leaned out her upstairs window & conveyed to us that we should go back & not proceed any further. Having heard a bit about this area, & being two older females we thought best we listen to the advice. Hadn't gone very far when a younger guy approached us & told us to be very careful with our cameras & phones & that we should go down to the bottom ASAP. Bit disappointing as the art was great (what we saw of it) but when the locals give warnings - we listen. See more..
4.5 Paseo Yugoeslavo Ex Paseo Americano (262 reviews)
- great city views
Spent < 1 hour Historic Walking Areas • Lookouts

Fantastic museum built in late 19thcentury.Full of art and beautiful rooms . Cafe outdoor seating area. Coffee ok See more..
4.5 Parque Nacional La Campana (231 reviews)
- Hike to Cerro La Campana - can be done in 6 hours!
National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

We set off from Valparaíso on a Saturday morning when the metro only opens at 8.30. We got to the park (the Olmué entrance) at 10.30 and were told there was not enough time to reach the top of the mountain (Cerro La Campana), as you have to be back down by 17.30. Challenge accepted, we decided, and set ourselves a hard pace. We made it to the La Mina section in 1h30 (supposed to take 2h30) and then completed the much more difficult climb from there to the top in another 1h30 (this was supposed to take 2 hours). The final section is hard, especially if you gun it up the first 4km as we did. We stayed on the top for half an hour then made the descent in roughly the same time it had taken us to get up to the top. 6 hour round trip. We were later told that the park doesn't actually close at 17.30, but the park rangers like you to be down by then for safety reasons. You have to leave them your phone number so I suspect after 17.30 they just call you to check you're okay... We're both in reasonably good physical condition but I reckon if you're an experienced climber and are prepared to power up to the top without waiting once you get there, you could even make the round trip in 5 hours or less. 8-9 hours seems excessive unless you really want to take it easy. In short, don't worry about starting later than 9.30 - it can be done! As a rule of thumb if you can make it to the summit by 14.00 / 14.30 you should make it down before 17.30. Great views of the Andes from the top - worth the hard climb! See more..
4.5 Museo de Historia Natural de Valparaiso (223 reviews)
- Nicely designed, focused on kids
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

Very good and well-maintained museum, beautifully and knowledgeably designed. It’s only in Spanish though and rather focused on kids than adults with simple explanations. Still worth a (free) visit though if you’re passing (like us). See more..
4.5 Estancia El Cuadro (200 reviews)
- Beautiful Winery - Welcoming experience
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Wineries & Vineyards • Convention Centers

Located in the Casablanca Valley, one of the Great Wine Capitals; this favored land is the site of a novel form of enotourism, a unique, pioneering innovation which builds on the family heritage to give all wine enthusiasts an unforgettable experience. In an informal educational context, find out more about wine history and chilean traditional customs. Enjoy a full program of activities in a true country setting, directed by experts at this marvelous estancia. An unforgettable place and outing, only minutes away from santiago and valparaiso. See more..
4.0 Flower Clock (Reloj de Flores) (4.596 reviews)
- Nice city landmark!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Viewed best from high above, this working clock is made entirely of live flowers and plants. See more..