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Valparaíso (literally in Spanish: Valle Paraíso (Paradise Valley) and also called "Valpo" locally) is a major city in Chile and one of that country's most important seaports and an increasingly vital cultural centre in the hemisphere's Pacific Southwest.
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Introduction to Valparaiso
November 20, 2006
Valparaíso is Chile's most captivating city, and, accordingly, it is the most popular coastal destination and an obligatory cruise ship port of call. But like a penniless aristocrat, this port town has retained only traces of the architectural splendor that once set it apart from the others. This is Viña's blue-collar sister, yet the historical importance of this city paired with the vibrant culture of local porteños is far more fascinating. In 2002, UNESCO designated Valparaíso a World Heritage Site.
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