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Sotomayor Square

Sotomayor Square, backed by the Cordillera hills and facing the Prat Pier, is the city's main civic square. In the center of the square stands the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique, topped by a statue of Chilean naval hero Arturo Prat. Beneath the monument lie the remains of the Chilean soldiers who died in the 1879 Battle of Iquique. Guarded year-round by sentries, it is the square's iconic landmark. The square is surrounded by historic buildings from various periods. On the side facing the hills is the Chilean Navy Headquarters, an eclectic Neo-Renaissance building that originally served as the Valparaiso regional government office. On the east side stands the headquarters of the Valparaiso Fire Department, where Chile's tradition of volunteer firefighting began. Beneath the square, the ruins of an early Valparaiso pier are preserved. From here, you can easily walk to the harbor waterfront and the surrounding historic districts, making it a natural starting point for exploring the old town of Valparaiso.

Caleta Quintay

Winery Casas del Bosque

Santuario de Lo Vásquez

Viñedos Veramonte

Casa Valle Viñamar

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Cerro Concepcion

Cerro Concepcion is an old hillside neighborhood facing the sea in the port city of Valparaiso, Chile. Many immigrants from the United Kingdom and Germany settled here in the 19th century, leaving behind clusters of brightly colored European-style wooden houses, cobblestone alleys, and churches. Today, together with the adjacent Cerro Alegre, it forms a walking area in the city that is rich in murals and street art. Rather than just checking in, it is better suited for a leisurely stroll: the walls and steps on both sides of the alleys are almost completely covered in graffiti, and cafes, galleries, and small shops are hidden around the corners, making the entire hill feel like an open-air, colorful art gallery.

Playa Chica

Estancia el Cuadro