The vintage interior and colonial furnishings of the Acontraluz Boutique Hotel echo the European cultural heritage of the Cerro Alegre quarter wherein the hotel is located. Welcoming guests with a warm, cozy interior, the hotel features terraces on all three
Streetcar Trolley
levels, with incomparable views of the bay of Valparaiso. The self-sustaining ecological hotel uses solar photovoltaic panels to heat the water and generate electricity for lighting in all the common areas. The shopping in this historically intellectual and artistic city is unique and enchanting. Evoking and inspiring a romantic elegance, Bazar la Pasion coordinates the work of multiple local artisans and design-
Alconatruz
ers with sophistication in a collaborative,
photographer and a designer. Set in two garages, this inspiring
creative location. Committed to sustain-
shopping destination is furnished with salvaged raw materials and
able design, the bazaar collects influences
architectural finds including exposed brick, wood and recycled
from the port, and nostalgia from the
glass screens.The store carries a sophisticated range of labels, in-
‘golden age’, all of which is incorporated
cluding naturally dyed felt accessories, copper jewelry, hand wo-
into their eclectic interior. Fusing mod-
ven alpaca coats, hand knitted sweaters and accessories, wools
ern and rustic, eco design and vintage, in
scarves, embroidered purses, and a range of household items
clothing, accessories and furniture, they
such as ceramic tiles.
act as a creative hub in the center of Valparaiso.
Not surprisingly for anyone who has ever traveled to South America, there is plenty of fresh, flavorful food to enjoy in Val-
Mercado Moderno is a multi label store
paraiso. Epif is a vegetarian and vegan restaurant located just
owned by four partners; two architects, a
steps from the Reina Victoria funicular (elevator). Owned by a
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