Valparaiso

Anibal Pinto Square. Known for its narrow alleyways that surround it and the mixture of old and new buildings, as well as Neptune's Fountain, this square is well worth a visit. From here you can begin the climb of Mts. Concepcion and Alegre.

Echaurren Square. This is Valparaiso's first square. Its origin is colonial, and square is surrounded by old buildings, such as the Mercado Puerto (Port Market), the De La Matriz Church, the Ascensor Cordillera.

Sotomayor Square. It is located facing Muelle Prat (where you can observe the incessant activity of the port) and the Estacion Puerto (Port Station) of the railway. Its main attraction is the Monument to the Heroes of Iquique.

Cathedral Church of Valparaiso. The church was finished in 1948, but the 1971 earthquake caused serious damage to it, making reconstruction necessary. Within the building may be found an image of the Virgin del Carmen, carved out of a log, as well as an original painting by Moretto, a one-piece ivory Christ and a silver sacrarium, among other interesting items.

Perpetuo Socorro Church. This church belongs to the Order of the Padres Mercedarios (the Order of Mercy), who arrived at the Cerro Cordillera -where the temple is located- in 1903. It was inaugurated on February 4, 1912; 6 years after the foundation stone had been laid. The main polychrome altar, in the romantic style, with slight baroque influence, was installed in 1913.

San Luis Gonzaga Church. Building of this church was started on August 6, 1886, in answer to the demands of the people of Cerro Alegre. The end result was perfect: an elegant and tasteful church, featuring two towers, three Roman-style naves with capitals full of Byzantine Renaissance carvings, simple altars and beautiful artwork.