Palacio Astoreca Boutiquehotel

What to see in Valparaíso

• Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción: two hill districts full of murals and coloured houses.
• The funicular lifts: lifts that climb from the port to the hills, more than a century old.
• La Sebastiana: the poet Pablo Neruda's house in the city.
• Viña del Mar: the neighbouring seaside city, with its beach and gardens.

When to go

December to March is dry and mild, with highs of 20 to 21 degrees and 1 to 6 millimetres of rain. June to August is cool and wet, with highs of 15 degrees and 127 millimetres in June. In summer, sea fog can leave the mornings overcast.

Getting there from Turkey

Valparaíso is part of MBD's Chile and South America tours, in days such as "Valparaíso and Viña del Mar" and "Valparaiso's Colourful Streets". The tours run 7 to 27 nights, and there is also a Chile, Atacama and Patagonia tour. They leave Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Dates and prices are on the tour page.

Who it suits

People who enjoy colourful streets, art and photography. There are many slopes and steps, so bring comfortable shoes.

Questions people ask

Where can I stay in Valparaíso? MBD lists Radisson Blu Acqua Hotel & Spa Concón and Zerohotel as 5-star hotels; plus three 4-star hotels and one 3-star hotel.

How long do I need? Half a day for the hills and the port, or a full day together with Viña del Mar.

Which tours include it? The Chile and South America tours.