Chile has a rich history, told in the most diverse features of its towns. Valparaiso, for example, holds a great inheritance of Chilean colonial architecture. The colorful houses amidst the hills form an ambiance of coziness and peace.
The city is close to Santiago, so it’s easy to get there from any big Brazilian city. It’s possible to reach the final destination via an executive bus, or even the subway connecting the two cities. These are the cheapest and fastest ways to get to Valparaiso.
Founded in 1554, Valparaiso has attractions that are characteristic of towns with a busy cultural life. It’s possible to visit the Casa Museo La Sebastiana, where Chilean poet Pablo Neruda lived for many years, nowadays a museum. It holds an incredible history of Latin American literature.
The city has many other very interesting museums. Most of them tell about the history of the colonization and the formation of a national identity in Chile. Although Brazilians live on the same continent, we do not know much about the history of our neighbors. However, it tells a lot about a narrative that is uniform among all South American countries, especially with relation to where we all find ourselves at the moment.
Finally, Valparaiso is a destination that says a lot about South American history. Furthermore, it’s an extremely pleasant town to visit during a vacation. There is a lot to learn in historical and cultural terms. For those interested, it’s a great place to visit.
