RESTAURANTS
The food is not very good in Valpo. The restaurants are fun, though, and the Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is fantastic!
- La Caperucita y El Lobo - quaint eatery with views of the city
- Pasta e Vino - "A smoldering waitstaff works the city's most coveted tables, while the Chilean-Italian duo behind the scenes serves gnocchi (30 types) and surprising ravioli concoctions" Note, the gnochhi is big, and weird - it's not the Italian gnocchi you're used to.
- Casa Cuatro Ventos - eagle's nest view of the seaport
COCKTAILS
- Antonia Wines Boutique wine bar - tiny bar with tiny patio overlooking the city; friendly owner brings amazing charcuterie with wines by the glass or bottle
- Hotel Fauna - fantastic, hip rooftop bar. Get a pisco sour!
- Cafe Vinilo - for cappucinos in morning or wine in evening
SIGHTS
- Lautaro Rosas - street of trendy shops,
- Plaza Matriz - The historic heart of the city, which is watched over by Iglesia La Matriz . Begun in 1837, it's the fifth church to occupy this site since the construction of the original chapel in 1559. In nearby streets, luridly lit 'cabarets' (read: brothels) and liquor stores testify that port life in Valpo is still very much alive.
- Plaza Sotomayor - main square
- Ascensor Concepción - The creaking ride is a must, even if it is disorienting: the 45-second descent takes passengers from the quiet hills and deposits them on the city’s flat, traffic-clogged business corridor.
- Cerro Concepcion - ride the ascensor or for some excercise walk up hill from Bella Vista metro station. cafes & views at top
WINE COUNTRY
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