Tourist Infrastructure:
Plenty. In Pleasant Hill, the Colombina is one of
Valparaiso’s finest hillside restaurants with
a lovely terrace and a fine wine list. In Concepcion
Hill, the Café Turri is well known and the
Brighton Bed & Breakfast has one of the most
spectacular hanging terraces in the cityóideal
for meals, snacks, coffee, wine or a refreshing
pisco sour. In general, any of the major restaurants
will allow tourists to use the bathrooms as long
as they don’t abuse the privilege. There are
now several smaller cafes and restaurants, several
of which may be worth stopping in to. On weekends,
the French lunch at Le Filou de Montpelier (Almirante
Montt Street with Urriola) is one of the best bargains
in all of Valparaiso. As for lodging, the Brighton
is the best known, but you will also find a plethora
of B & Bs and charming familyÑowned apartments
for rent. The Tomas Somerscales Hotel is due to
open in 2004. |