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The History of "The Jewel of the Pacific"

This is a tour perfect for history buffs we will focus in the incredible and fun history of the once world busiest ports in the world, we will travel through time to know how important the city of Valparaiso was, not just a touristy city, but as a hub of 19th and early 20th century world

We will visit places such as Sotomayor Square wich was the place of the first southamerican stock market and fire company (same building, interesting story) you will see monuments for war heroes and french looking buildings

We will visit and ride the typical (and old) funiculars, a unique experience of the city

You´ll see the posh neighbourhood of old with manors and incredible arquitechture

All of that while learning about the curious and fun history of Valparaiso and Chile

If you want a tour that not only shows buildings and views, you should book this tour so you can see why Valparaiso was known as the "Jewel of the Pacific"

The tour lasts 2 hours
Available in English

Mauricio
Guide: Mauricio
Guiding since 2024
I am a guide with wide experience in museums, walking tours and classes about tourism, capable of communicating with people of all ages in a friendly and fresh manner, vast knowledge of history of Chile and the world.

9 stops
1.2 km walking
2 hours
Meeting point:Errázuriz 588, 2361793 Valparaíso, ChileIn front of the big monument in Sotomayor Square, where the Chilean Flags are, right across from a Western Union office I am the tall man with beard and glasses.Open in Google Maps
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Outside visit
Sotomayor Square
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Free entry
El Peral Elevator - Justice Square
3
Outside visit
Baburizza Palace - Monte Alegre

The History of "The Jewel of the Pacific"




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