A Guide to Valparaiso’s Cerro Alegre & Cerro Concepcion, Valparaiso, Chile

The hills (cerros) of Valparaiso represent a unique geographical feature of the city, and it is hard to imagine leaving Valparaiso without visiting at least one of them.

Located right above the downtown’s political and financial centre, Cerro Alegre is also one of the most beautiful and popular hills of Valparaiso. Cerro Alegre forms a contiguous neighborhood into Cerro Concepción, making it an easy trip to combine two hills with some of the city’s most notable landmarks.

This guide will walk you through the key sites which can be visited while you are exploring this destination. Without further ado…

Located right in Plaza de la Justicia, this funicular was opened in 1902 to connect visitors from downtown Valparaíso to Cerro Alegre.

This lovely pathway is dotted with charming buildings, colorful murals, as well as a lovely view looking down into the bay of Valparaiso. There are also bohemian eateries and artist shops, making it a lovely start into your exploration of Cerro Alegre.

Built in 1916 by Italian architects in Art Nouveau style, this distinguished building was purchased in 1925 by Pascual Baburizza, one of the most important figures of Valparaiso who invested in saltpeter mines. It was turned into a museum in 1971 and made a historic monument in 1976. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).