Authentic Valparaíso: Art, elevators and the port city
Hello! My name is Alex and I am an international tourism professional. I have been in the tourism sector for 21 years and 8 years in Chile. I have returned after doing tours in Cuba and visiting Panama. I am a traveler like you but I am also a guide in several destinations. I worked for 20 years in a German travel agency, PhD in 2009, MBA in International Tourism since 2022, speaker at courses, events and lecturer at universities and institutes on tourism, I never lose the passion for traveling and sharing. On this occasion I take you through the paths and stories of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar, wonderful cities on the central coast of Chile. I have previously lived in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Munich, Caracas, Havana, Panama City, La Paz and Mexico City. I have been living in Valparaíso since 2016 and in Viña del Mar since 2023. With your contribution, you help me take my way of doing tours to other cities such as: Tokyo, Seoul, Mallorca, Montreal, Oslo, Stockholm, London, Sydney, Vancouver, California, Hamburg and New York, where new adventures await me. Thanks to the invitation from international clients, partners and operators to continue travelling, learning and sharing with you. If you see me somewhere else in the world, you can say hello to me because it's me :) With your contribution, you encourage me to continue travelling, connecting and sharing in different places around the world.
Pickup
The two cannons at Muelle Prat next to the tourist information office. I'm carrying a black folder and a blue ID card with the words Still Traveling on it.
Description
The tour begins at Muelle Prat to observe the port's dynamics, once Chile's main port. Don't miss our old photos! From here, we'll head to Plaza Sotomayor, where the origins of the buildings and the monument will be explained, referring to the related historical events. Then, we'll head to Plaza de la Justicia, see part of Financial Street, and cross to take the elevator. Travelers can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and the hills using this unique means of transportation. We'll walk through Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre, places where you can see the heritage of France, Italy, Croatia, Germany, England, and other nationalities. Visiting old sites nestled among the narrow streets will immerse you in the cultural atmosphere of a bohemian city. You'll enjoy artisans, murals, colonial houses, and public space interventions that demonstrate the desire to maintain tradition and rescue local cultural values. The restaurants, cafes, art galleries, shops, and artisans will allow you to take home pleasant memories of this charming city.