Valparaiso is one of few ports that Chile has. It was the first port of the country and was discovered rather than founded. It has had its moments of success and of despair.
At one time, it was the envy of all other cities in Chile and was known as the gateway to Europe from the Americas. Over time it had gained a new nick name “La Joya del Pacifico” (the jewel of the pacific ocean).
Valparaiso has once again begun to shine as it attracts tourists from Northern America and Europe. Thanks to its UNESCO Heritage status and the cruise ships that visit in summer, Valparaiso is slowly becoming the charming port that every Chilean is so fond of.
Valparaiso’s history starts somewhere around 1536, since then, many events have shaped the city. I plan to begin a series of posts dedicated to the history and present state of Valparaiso, Chile’s first ever port and my place of birth. So stay tuned with the series.
that’s a really cool picture
that’s a really cool picture
Yes, I visited Valparaiso last April and was inpressed by its beauty.It is also where my great grandfather Augustus PIDAL, mother was PACHEKO was either born or departed from to migrate to Australia back in the late 1870s.
Keep up your good work, compardie.
Regards Dennis
The 1800s was a very prosperous century for Valparaiso. The most beautiful architecture in the city is from that era. Amazingly, some structures survive earthquake after earthquake without collapsing. I will be writing more posts about Valparaiso in the near future so stay tuned. The era that your grandfather lived in Valparaiso was interesting as it was a multicultural haven. Many foreign influences from that period are still evident today.
Yes, I visited Valparaiso last April and was inpressed by its beauty.It is also where my great grandfather Augustus PIDAL, mother was PACHEKO was either born or departed from to migrate to Australia back in the late 1870s.
Keep up your good work, compardie.
Regards Dennis
The 1800s was a very prosperous century for Valparaiso. The most beautiful architecture in the city is from that era. Amazingly, some structures survive earthquake after earthquake without collapsing. I will be writing more posts about Valparaiso in the near future so stay tuned. The era that your grandfather lived in Valparaiso was interesting as it was a multicultural haven. Many foreign influences from that period are still evident today.