reluctant traveller

Valparaiso is an interesting coastal town with many colourful buildings. There's a small port but I am not sure how much business it brings in, I think most of the business is from tourism but it's not enough. The town looks like it was abandoned and has been decaying for many years now.

We stayed at Hostel Caracol which was recommended by folks at Andes Hostel. The hostel is up on a hill, a bit difficult to get to but is this beautiful house/bungalow turned into a hostel with a sweet patio, kitchen and living room.

Pablo Neruda's house was only up the street but I forgot to visit it. We didn't visit anything specific but explored the interesting neighborhoods. Cerro has the colorful buildings, some interesting graffiti and local artists selling their goods.

Plenty of uphill walking but much easier when not at 3000m. The lifts/acensories are kinda cute but not really required. We also visited the port and the area around there.

Also made a half day trip to Vina del mar which is about 15m (by bus) north of Valparaiso. It is a much more modern town with the beach. Valparaiso itself doesn't have a beach - only a port.