- Address: 264, Diego Portales 224, Valparaíso, Región de Valparaíso, Chile;
- Working hours: from 07:00 to 23:00.
The viewing point of Diego Portales is in the city of Valparaiso .
It is called the pearl of the Pacific Ocean or the paradise valley. Local people adore their city, and tourists are encompassed by the desire to stay here longer. Fortunately, it's easy to settle here - rent a room in a hotel or rent an apartment.
The port city is located on multiple hills. This explains the presence of 15 funiculars. Travelers climbing the funicular enjoy the view that opens before them. Narrow winding streets and cute houses, arranged one above the other, as if steps appear before them.
One of these Baron cable car for only 0.15 cu. Delivers tourists from the flea market Fairy of Persia to the observation deck of Diego Portales. Diego Portales is a famous politician of Chile, who lived in the 19th century. He was Minister of Internal Affairs. He left contradictory impressions of himself, but the descendants still immortalized his name.
Before the tourists who have got on an observation platform, the fine kind opens: the western part of the city which has spread on hills is visible as on a palm. From here you can easily see the city or enjoy the sunset. The main attraction of this area is the church of St. Francis, which is clearly visible from here. It is located high on a hill, therefore served as a beacon for sailors until the beginning of the 20th century.
How to get there?
Valparaiso is located 100 kilometers from Santiago , where the nearest airport is located. From Santiago to Valparaiso, there is a bus every 15 minutes. The ticket costs 9 cu. The time of the trip is 2 hours.
When you reach Valparaiso , you need to use public transport. Near the observation deck there are two bus stops: Diego Portales 477 and Diego Portales 768, along which there are routes No. 501, 503, 507 and 510. And there is also a stop at the intersection of Diego Portales and Nelson - Diego Portales-Nelson, where buses No. 506 and 507.