ernesthon

14 Jan 2012

Valparaíso, Chile- South of Viña del Mar is the city of Valparaíso, where the main ports for Chile are located. Many of Chile’s exports are shipped through Valparaíso, as well as much of the wine produced in Mendoza in Argentina. The city lacks the posh resort sheen of Viña, but what it loses in cleanliness, it gains in charm. Houses here cling to steep hills facing the water. The multi color painted stone and corrugated metal reminds me of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro. There are steep staircases that wind through the hills, as well as old funiculars which saves you from the hike for a couple of pesos.

Valparaíso, Chile-

South of Viña del Mar is the city of Valparaíso, where the main ports for Chile are located. Many of Chile’s exports are shipped through Valparaíso, as well as much of the wine produced in Mendoza in Argentina. The city lacks the posh resort sheen of Viña, but what it loses in cleanliness, it gains in charm. Houses here cling to steep hills facing the water. The multi color painted stone and corrugated metal reminds me of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro. There are steep staircases that wind through the hills, as well as old funiculars which saves you from the hike for a couple of pesos.