Plaza Echaurren — Attraction in Valparaíso

Impressive buildings which reminds me when I went to La Habana. Very classic. This part of town will take you back to the city origins, when Valparaíso was nothing but a port, a church, a square and some stores. I mean there's not much to do here, honestly there's a couples of cafes, some stores and that's it however the place is full of history, you can see in the locals eyes, in the way they live, etc. There are ruins of old buildings that once were full of life. Abandoned brothels, markets really get you in sync with that forgotten Valparaíso. So, yes this area is poetic and nostalgic for the porteños, always reminding them those good old times when Valpo was the pearl of the Pacific. One piece of advice for tourists: when visting these type of places always carry your belongings close to you. Travel light at al times since these places are well known for muggings and thefts. You'll be fine as long as you don't draw too much attention. I've been there a lot of time and the best thing to do is just feel the place and act normal, a couple of pics here and there and keep going. It's a pity to end a review like this but that...

Very dirty place with strange people, drunk and drug addicts. Walk by fast, don't talk to anyone and pay special attention at nights, because the same addicts are robbing you over and over again. Still one of the oldest places in Valparaiso and nothing ever happened to me, but anyways not my favorite place...

Lugar tradicional de Valparaíso. Era en un principio la plaza de la ciudad. Cercana a Mercado Puerto y al muelle Prat. Su ambiente es muy bohemio. Se encontrará con muchas personas en situación de calle dando vueltas por allí, considerando que cerca está el Ejército de Salvación y sus dormitorios comunitarios. También muy cerca está el bar Liberty, lugar de tradición porteña. Lugar de cuencas bravas, buena comida casera, bebestibles de todo tipo. Al frente encontrarán el primer Supermercados Santa Isabel, donde inició la gran empresa que es hoy. Habitualmente hay actividades culturales. Está el monumento a Jorge Farías, el Ruiseñor de los Cerros. Cantante bohemio de Boletos Cantinero, asiduo visitante de la plaza y sus...