Chile’s modern capital of Santiago is one of the largest cities in the Americas. Its impressive neoclassical, neo-Gothic, art deco and other architecture spans several centuries. Santiago’s gateway, Valparaíso, is often compared to San Francisco for its many cerros, or hills. The city prospered as a major port until the opening of the Panama Canal rendered it unnecessary. Quaint Victorian-era architecture recalling its 19th-century affluence and steeply sloped barrios are linked by ascensores, or funiculars, and winding byways. From Los Cerros, the views are spectacular.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Valparaíso & Museums
Discover the city of two halves, Valparaíso, and enjoy a short sojourn in Viña del Mar to visit the Fonck Museum.
Highlights of Santiago
Drive across the lush Chilean Coastal Range from Valparaíso to metropolitan Santiago, Chile’s capital city.
Art Studios of Valparaíso
Meet some of the artists that maintain Valparaíso’s historic role as an artistic and cultural haven.
Wines of the Casablanca Valley
Journey into the Casablanca Valley and sample a selection of the region’s renowned vintages.
