Experience Valparaiso

On arrival at the airport in Santiago, Chile’s capital, you will be collected and transferred through to Valparaiso for some time away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Valparaiso is one of Chile's largest coastal cities and was once a pivotal port in South America until the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914. Traces of European emigration history can be found throughout its streets and neighborhoods. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valparaiso is also known as the cultural capital of Chile. Its charming and picturesque colorful houses cling to the hills that envelop the city, creating a natural amphitheater where the historic port life seamlessly blends with the cultural scene atop the hills.

Overnight in Valparaiso

Valparaiso has reinvented itself, listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO; where tourism is now booming. New hotels, restaurants, art workshops, and colorful murals have restored its vitality and colors. It has become the South American capital of graffiti, a unique experience to witness. Because of Valparaiso’s unique geography, the houses and buildings are built climbing up and hanging from the hills and surrounding creeks. This labyrinthine verticality creates thousands of hideouts, and we can find more than one surprise behind every corner. In our half-day tour by foot, we will visit the surroundings of Echaurren Square, the foundation origins of the Port, the old banking area, and Concepción and Alegre Hills, which gather most of the handicraft and artist workshops. We will get there by using the famous funiculars, which are still in operation. Completing the tour by having a tasty lunch (optional and at an additional cost) before you return back to your hotel.

Overnight in Valparaiso

Today you will embark on a half-day cooking and local food adventure. Our first stop will be the nearby markets, either Caleta Portales or Mercado Cardonal, where we'll source fresh ingredients for our cooking session. Immerse yourself in the experience of conversing with local stall owners in Spanish and using local currency for purchases.
Armed with the freshest ingredients, we'll head to our cooking destination to begin our culinary journey. You'll learn to prepare delicious local dishes such as Pebre, Ceviche, Porotos Granados, or Pastel de Choclo, along with a dessert featuring local seasonal fruits. Plus, you'll receive a lesson in crafting the perfect Pisco Sour to complement your culinary creations.

Once our cooking extravaganza is complete, we'll gather around the table to savor the fruits of our labor during a delightful lunch together. This unforgettable experience will equip you with the skills to recreate some of the finest Chilean cuisine back home, ensuring lasting memories of your time here. You'll return to your hotel in the early afternoon, filled with newfound culinary knowledge and unforgettable flavors.

Overnight in Valparaiso

You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to Santiago Airport for your onward flight.