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Valparaíso is a major city in Chile and one of that country's most important seaports Although Santiago is Chile's official capital, Valparaíso houses the National Congress. Valparaíso is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Valparaíso is often considered to be one of Latin America’s most intriguing urban areas Valparaíso mushroomed during its golden age, when the city was known as “Little San Francisco” Lots of photos on this page, but one of the most interesting cities we've ever visited The last major earthquake to strike Valparaíso devastated the city in 1906, killing nearly 20,000 people. Valparaíso Church Lots of colorful hillside houses Street art was everywhere “El Mercurio de Valparaíso”, is the oldest Spanish-language newspaper in circulation in the world Street shopping In 2003, the Chilean Congress declared Valparaíso to be “Chile’s Cultural Capital” Kids at play Declared a world heritage site based upon its improvised urban design and unique architecture. The official Unesco declaration also places emphasis on Valparaíso’s unique “intangible heritage The Cava Del Mar restaurant Great cuisine at the Cave Del Mar We really had no idea about this surprising city Immortalized in the words of Pablo Neruda as the city that ‘goes to Paradise’ Valparaíso is one of Chile’s, if not South America’s, most charismatic and historic ports Examples of Valparaíso’s former glory include Latin America’s oldest stock exchange Valparaíso Valparaíso The historic quarter of Valparaíso was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 Valparaíso Nightlife activities in Valparaíso are claimed to be among the best in the country Approximately 50 international cruise ships call on Valparaíso during the 4-month Chilean summer Naval center Old and modern combined Monument to Naval Heroes of Iquique in Valparaíso Cops checking our Jessica The motorcycle cop actually hit his partner just after this photo was taken as he looked at Jessica A tram takes you to the upper part of the city. This was the most interesting section Valparaíso with its charming “ascensores” and colorful hillside houses An art town much like San Francisco With local school kids Valparaíso boasts a labyrinth of streets and cobblestone alleyways More great street art Upper part of the city Inside a colorful cafe Walking back down to the lower section Art everywhere Ya' gotta love this city Inside another cafe Gina takes the train