La Sebastiana

For a scenic walk, head for Avenida Alemana, a long curvy road along the cerros. It passes a number of viewpoints offering spectacular vistas of the city, the port area and coastline as far as to the dunes of Concon. A star attraction nearby is one of Pablo Neruda's three residences, La Sebastiana, only some 50 m downhill from the road. The stretch from there heading west is the most beautiful part, and once you have had enough, there are microbuses all along that can take you down to town.

This one does not run anymore, but the hike up and beyond reveals a beautiful neighbourhood with La Sebastiana and the Winebox Hostel.

A particularily steep staircase lift, hidden away in an alley behind the Natural History Museum.

Two floors of exhibits, focusing on the natural history and geography of Chile, particularly the cross-section Juan Fernandes, Valparaiso and the Andes following the latitude of the former two. Biogeography and geology dominate and the museum does a good job showcasing Chile's incredibly diversity both on dry land and the Pacific Ocean.

Great views

This funicular takes you up to a viewing platform right in front of Palacio Baburizza.