Valparaíso, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Chile, is a vibrant port city renowned for its 19th-century urban and architectural heritage. Its colorful hillside neighborhoods, funiculars, and eclectic buildings reflect its role as a key Pacific trade hub before the Panama Canal’s rise. Recognized for its cultural and historical value, it stands as a testament to Chile’s maritime and cosmopolitan past.

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