Valparaiso
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* The Metro Valparaíso or Merval runs between Valparaiso and Limache, as well as surrounding communities including Viña del Mar | * The Metro Valparaíso or Merval runs between Valparaiso and Limache, as well as surrounding communities including Viña del Mar | ||
* Buses from a wide variety of destinations within Chile have scheduled service to Valparaiso | * Buses from a wide variety of destinations within Chile have scheduled service to Valparaiso | ||
| - | * | + | * Regular TurBus and Pullman services from Algarrobo to Santiago, local bus service to San Antonio. |
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
Revision as of 12:30, 5 May 2023
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Valparaiso (/ˌvælpəˈraɪzoʊ/; Spanish: [balpaɾaˈiso]) is a major city, seaport, and educational center in the commune of Valparaíso, Chile. "Greater Valparaíso" with a population of 930,220 is the second largest metropolitan area in the country.
Valparaiso s Chile's busiest port.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA4242 - Valparaiso
See also Chile'
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See Chile.
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Entrance
Valparaiso is a port of entry/exit for Chile. For details see Entrance: Chile.
Berthing
One of the two 'marinas' in central Valparaiso - the Puerto Deportivo - has no marina, the other is not suitable for the typical cruising yacht. Better choices are to be found at Con Con to the north and Algarrobo to the south. Note 2nd May, this is a work in progress.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club de Yates Higuerillas
[http:// Club de Yates Higuerillas] [[Valparaiso#Club de Yates Higuerillas|Club de Yates Higuerillas]] (Con Con Marina) 32°55.698'S, 071°32.400'W xx
- [email protected]; Tel: VHF channel 68
- Address: ConCon, Chile
Confradia Nautica del Pacifico
[http:// Confradia Nautica del Pacifico] [[Valparaiso#Confradia Nautica del Pacifico|Confradia Nautica del Pacifico]] 33°21.600'S, 071°40.998'W Secure well sheltered marina, 50 T Travelift, paved hardstand, fuel dock, restaurant.
- [email protected]; Tel: VHF channel 66A
- Address: Algarrobo, Chile
Puerto Deportivo Valparaiso
Puerto Deportivo Valparaiso [[Valparaiso#Puerto Deportivo Valparaiso|Puerto Deportivo Valparaiso]] 33°02.386'S, 071°36.552'W Yacht Club de Chile
Yacht Club de Chile [[Valparaiso#Yacht Club de Chile|Yacht Club de Chile]] (Recreo) 33°01.595'S, 071°34.808'W Docks. 14 T crane. Restaurant. Very exposed anchorage in front of the small marina.
- [email protected]; Tel: +56 (32) 266 1268; Fax: +56 (32) 266 8025; VHF channel XX
- Address: Av Escuadra Libertadora 1800, Viña del Mar, Chile
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities at Algarrobo | |
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| Water | Yes |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Laundry | At Rojas y Tapia, Algarrobo |
| Garbage | Yes |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Yes |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | No |
| Services | |
| Repairs | 50 Tonne travelift, |
| Internet | No |
| Mobile connectivity | Yes |
| Vehicle rentals | At Vina del Mar |
Provisioning
Lider Express [[Valparaiso#Lider Express|Lider Express]]
Eating out
- Many restaurants along the waterfront in Algarrobo.
Transportation
- The closest airport with commercial service is Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, some 1½ hours away
- The Metro Valparaíso or Merval runs between Valparaiso and Limache, as well as surrounding communities including Viña del Mar
- Buses from a wide variety of destinations within Chile have scheduled service to Valparaiso
- Regular TurBus and Pullman services from Algarrobo to Santiago, local bus service to San Antonio.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Valparaiso at the Wikipedia
- Valparaiso at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Chile.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Valparaiso and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- Frank Holden, Westerly Serenade, May 2023
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