Valparaíso travel guide

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You're Going to Love Valparaíso

With a population of 282,448, Valparaíso is a must-see destination in Valparaíso, Chile. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

When to visit Valparaíso

Valparaíso in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valparaíso in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 53
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valparaíso in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Valparaíso, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Valparaíso

Plane

Although Valparaíso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santiago Airport (SCL), which is located 54 miles from Valparaíso. The shortest flight to Valparaíso from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 44h 10m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Valparaíso, including Bus, Pluss Chile and Andesmar Chile. From La Serena, the bus ride to Valparaíso takes 330 miles and will cost you around S$ 35. From Concepción, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 360 miles. The most popular bus station is Valparaíso central bus station, located 1.3 miles from the city centre of Valparaíso. Valparaíso Av Pedro Montt Of 19 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Plane

Although Valparaíso doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santiago Airport (SCL), which is located 54 miles from Valparaíso. The shortest flight to Valparaíso from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 44h 10m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Valparaíso, including Bus, Pluss Chile and Andesmar Chile. From La Serena, the bus ride to Valparaíso takes 330 miles and will cost you around S$ 35. From Concepción, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 360 miles. The most popular bus station is Valparaíso central bus station, located 1.3 miles from the city centre of Valparaíso. Valparaíso Av Pedro Montt Of 19 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Airports near Valparaíso

Airlines serving Valparaíso

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (181 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (462 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (326 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
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Where to stay in Valparaíso

Average rates range from around S$ 104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 63 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Valparaíso

Most booked hotels in Valparaíso

Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 268+
Best Western Marina Del Rey
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 127+
Gran Hotel Gervasoni
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 95+
Hotel Pullman Viña del Mar San Martín
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 158+
Mr Mar Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 150+
Diego De Almagro Valparaiso
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 82+

Hiring a car in Valparaíso

Expect to pay S$ 2.01 per litre in Valparaíso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 24.04 and S$ 32.05. The most frequently booked car type in Valparaíso is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.01 per litre in Valparaíso (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 24.04 and S$ 32.05. The most frequently booked car type in Valparaíso is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.