Returning to the Ship in Valparaiso from Santiago

The trip is very scenic--

through extensive vineyards.

(Click on photos for larger images.)

Valparaiso port 

Holland America's Veendam is on the left.

Valparaiso, Port City West of Santiago

One of the most important port cities in Chile is Valparaiso.

I would encourage you to explore the links on this page. 

The residential area is built on hills overlooking the harbor.

It is possible to drive into the hills, but it is time-consuming.

In order to create a more efficient way of accessing the city from the residential area, ascensors have long been  utilized. Click the following link to see images.

Street Market

In April 2014, a fire destroyed over 3,000 homes on the hills of Valparaiso. Click here for images of the fire.

We're off to Santiago!