La Sebastiana

One of Pablo Neruda's 3 amazing residences. It's location affords spectacular views from various parts of the house and garden. Neruda had a quirky sense of humour and added so many unusual aspects as the house "grew". Unfortunately, no photography is allowed in the house. A must see for those visiting Valpo.

Colour & Culture- Valparaiso, Vina del Mar and Isla Negra

September 30th 2013
After more than a week in the capital, I headed to the coast and the colourful harbour city of Valparaiso, enclave of artists, poets , students and migrants from everywhere imaginable. Originally inhabited by local Chango people who were mainly fishermen, Spanish exploration in the mid-16th Century led to it developing into the main harbour for the Chilean Navy and also opened it to internation ... read more

South America » Chile » Valparaíso Region

Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more

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