Valparaíso Travel Forum

I have a friend who will be in Valparaiso for this coming New Year's. He read about cruises from Muelle Prat to watch the fireworks display. I read that tickets should be bought one to two weeks in advance. However, he will not arrive in Chile until 12/24 and in Valparaiso until 12/29. Is there any way for him to secure tickets for this cruise any other way in advance?

Thanks.

What is the address of the Valparaiso bus station that has service for Santiago_

Is transportation readily available at Cruise ship pier and what are expected costs. 4 persons

We are coming into Santiago from the mountains on Feb 1, morning, and would like to share a mini van transfer to the cruise ship in Valpo. There are 2 of us. If 4 people share, it's $50 or less per person. Thanks! (our cruise is Valpo to BA, on RCCL Radiance)

Hello everyone, this is my first time post a question.

Arriving Valparaiso via Carnival Splendor on March 3,2009. Is it easy to find tours or to get around on our own from the port? My husband and I are pretty independant and would like to just walk around. Is this safe? Is town an easy walk from the ship terminal? thanks. GrannyPam

Looking to join up with someone to visit Valparaiso on January 16 - 18.

My interests are walking/hiking, photography, food and wine, music, and making new friends.

My Spanish isn't that great, I speak English/French.

I don't really want any formal tour, just someone to chat with and maybe walk around with, have lunch or supper,etc.

I plan on traveling by bus from Santiago to Valparaiso and back. I would arrive in Valparaiso Friday afternoon, and return to Santiago (airport) Sunday afternoon, my flight is at 9:00pm back to Canada.

Drop me an email at marc@marcprovencher.com if you're interested,
Gracias.
Marc.

My wife and I are arriving on an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Santiago on April 11, 2009. We start a cruise the next day, leaving from Valparaiso. Is anyone else on the same itinerary, and what options are you considering to get from the airport in Santiago to Valparaiso?

We are looking at a cruise that ends in Valparaiso. We will have to get a hotel for a couple of days before the cruise and then get transportation to the cruise ship, Celebrity cruise line. The agent we talked to said that it would cost over 600 USD for each of 2 adults and 1 child to get from the airport to the hotel then to the cruise ship. This seems very high. Does anyone have an idea about what the cost should be? Thank you very much. We want to go but 600 each for transportation is a real deal killer. Jerry, Susan & Karen

My husband and I are going on a cruise (Star Princess) and will be debarking in Valparaiso on Dec 8th. We are booking a tour with winetoursvalparaiso for the day and then he will take us to the airport in Santiago. We will be going to see Vina del Mar, Cerro San Cristobal and then a winery. The tour also includes lunch. If we have 3 couples, it will cost approximately $94. a person. Anyone interested in sharing this tour with us.
Barbara

We are arriving in Valparaiso Dec 21 at 8AM (bording) the Norwegian Sun and would like to share transportation to Santiago`s airport.

I am seeking long-term accommodation (approximately 2-3 months)in the city of Valparaiso. Most places I find on the internet are expensive for such a long stay. I see that many hostels offer fairly inexpensive pricing, but I do not feel comfortable sharing a room with other(s) that I do not know. Can anyone offer alternative recommendations as to less expensive places to stay? It does not have to be anything fancy or such, just safe and quiet with a bed and bath. Thank you so very much for any help that can be given.

Soy relaciones públicas de una equipo de TT en Portugal, acostumbrado a organizar la prueba Dakar en África. Con los acontecimientos recientes la prueba a seguida para la Suramérica - la Argentina y el Chile, una zona de los cuales yo no tengo ningún conocimiento.
Me gustaria que dieron una ayuda, en el clima (ropas adecuadas), al tipo de tierras, los hoteis en Valparaiso con la capacidad para una equipa de 30 personas, camiones y coches de competición... La prueba irá a pasar en el desierto de Atacama y de los Andes, Patagónia... Si superen de algunos links con la información envíe. Muchas gracias.
De Cláudia Carvalho
RedLine off Road Team

Soy estudiante de Los Estados Unidos y quiero que estudiar en chile. Lei mucho sobre Chile y estoy seguro que el paiz es un lugar muy interesante, bella, y divertida. Tengo ganas de estudiar en el extranjero pero querria terminar colegio en este universidad. Necesito informacion sobre los requistos (notas) de la universidad y tambien si es possible a asitir. No estoy seguro pueda vivir con un familia antrifiona pero quiero a. Se que espanol Chilean es muy diferente y dificil pero querria poder hablar la lengua. Todo la ayuda es apreciada.

I am a student in the united sates and would like to study in chile. I have read a lot about Chile and am certain that the country is a very interesting, beautiful and fun place. I have a strong urge to study abroad but would like to finish college in this university. I need information about the university requirements (grades) and also if it is possible for me to attend. I'm not sure if would be able to stay with a host family but want to. I know chilean spanish is very different and hard but i would like to be able to speak the language. All the help is appreciated.

Estoy interesada en estudiar en Chile durante el verano. Prefiero ir en mayo y regresar a los EEUU en junio o julio. Quiero saber información de la universidad, la ciudad, o sectores seguros. Si puedes ayudarme y decirme todo lo que conozcas, yo te agradecería mucho. También he oído que el español chileno es diferente de lo de otros países. La otra pregunta es que la reacción de chilenos a los estadunidenses. Yo sé que muchas personas en otros países no les gustan los estadunidenses o el gobierno. En particular, las mujeres estadunidenses son en peligro cuando viajen a Chile? Puedes decirme más de eso?

I'm interested in studying in the Valparaíso University for a summer, possibly summer 2009. I would like to know any information about the university, the city, or safe areas within. If you could help me, I would greatly appreciate it. Also, I have heard that the Chilean spanish is different from the other countries. What is the reaction of Chileans to United States citizens. Can you tell me more about this?

Hello
My husband and I are disembarking a cruise ship at Valparaiso on Sunday 30th March and would like take a sight seeing tour of Valparaiso and possibly Santiago and then be taken to the Airport to catch a flight leaving for London at 18.45 pm. The boat docks early in the morning. We would be happy to go alone or be joined by other persons.
Thank you, Frances

Hi,
The two of us would like to be picked up at the airport March 19 at 8:00 a.m, tour Vina and Valpo, then board our ship at 3:00 p.m. or 15:00. Would like to share cost with others. Any recommendations as to a tour company or English speaking guide? Anyone interested in sharing the tour?
Thanks,

Good day all,
Can anyone give me a an approximate taxi fare cost from Valparaiso to Santiago? Our hotel wants to charge us $150 one way....I'm thinking this may be high and a taxi cheaper?
Many thanks and have a great day, Amanda

Need to know where to find a bus schedule and information for transfer from the Santiago airport into Valparaiso (cruise port)...and relative cost. Please advise. Making a trip in April, 2008

After negotiating the buses to Valparaiso drop off point (pero duMontt?) what is the best way to the Cruise Terminal
(i) Is it walking distance with lugage
(ii) Or is it better to take Taxi
(iii) How far in Kilometers ?

Planning cruise in Nov.2008 from Valparaiso around the horn ending Buenos Aires. What is weather around that time. Also how far is it from Santiago Airport to cruise terminal in Valparaiso? We will be getting transfers supplied by the ship.

I'm looking for the best way to transfer between the Santiago airport and the cruiseport in Valparaiso. Cruiseship transfer service is not an option. I'm on a budget, so a taxi the whole way is not an option, either. Anyone with recent experience out there? From the postings, it seems that the option most often mentioned is to take a bus to Pajaritos, then transfer to another bus to Valparaiso, then take a cab to the cruiseport. Has anyone done this? What did it cost you (including the cab). How long did it take you? (I will be able to carry all my bags). Thanks in advance!

I am arriving from Canada at the Santiago Internatioanl Airport...I have spent hours trying to get simple information concerning the various options I have for getting from the airport to the Valpariso Docks to board a cruise ship.
Is there a shuttle? If I take a taxi...how much will it cost? I arrive at 12:30pm Nov. 21st. and the boarding ends at 4:00pm so I have enough time if I know what to do. Can someone e-mail me at timdevlin@sympatico.ca if you can answer the questions. Thanks.

I will be staying in Vina del Mar in October and have read the posts saying there's a metro along the coast from Valparaiso - does this run between there and Vina del mar? If so how long is the journey?

I am going to take a cruise leaving out of Valparaiso in November and I will be flying into Santiago. Question is how do I find transportation from the airport to Valparaiso ? Thanks for the help

I see that costs for a bus ride from Santiago to Valparaiso range fron $4 to $6 US PP. which buses are best equiped to handle our cruise ship baggage? Do any of the buses go directly to the cruise port?

My wife and I arr. Valpraiso aboard HAL 2/20 and wish to make transfer to Hotel downtown Santiago for night of 20th before flying out eve of the 21st. Shopped HAL transfer chg @ $70 ea. We're 70+ & not exceptionally athletic. Are there cheaper convenient options?

robroy

My husband and I are arriving in Santiago Feb 16 at 9:50 AM and would like to share transportation to Valparaiso, where we're boarding the "Rotterdam".

I would like to let an apartment in Valparaiso, Chile this January. Does anyone know of any good short term rentals, hopefully centrally located or with a view? E-Mail me at nwf05@hampshire.edu with your suggestions.

What is the distance and price from Santiago airport to downtown and from downtown to Valparaiso

I am going to be visiting Valparaiso for a few weeks in late June/early July, and am looking to see if there are any lesbian nightclubs that are worth visiting? I will be visiting my professor and her family, and it will be kind of fun to get out of the house a couple of nights!