A visit to Valparaiso is a constant surprise, for its port-city life, its unusual architecture and layout of its streets. It is one of the most picturesque port towns of the world that was declared “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO in July 2003 thanks to its charming and steep “ASCENSORS” (funiculars), cobbled streets, colorful houses, century age buildings, secret passages, endless stairs, promenades that overlook a beautiful sea-port scenic view, artistic murals for everywhere, humble and friendly people, homes hanging on hills. Then
Viña del Mar is a modern city with natural attractions such as beaches, parks and botanical gardens.
Known as The Garden City
Its history starts at the beginning of the twentieth century with the acquisition of their land by foreign and nationals wealthy merchants who had their businesses in Valparaiso leaving as a heritage a rich and beautiful architecture of an illustrious past.