Chile is the perfectdestination for aseaside getaway Chile is home to an abundance of naturefrom colossal hillsides to roaring rivers.Seated harmoniously alongside theeverlasting natural phenomena are theand down the hills, providing the ideal mode oftransportation to admire the sloping geography andhouses seated on 45 different hills. Let this unusualtransportation carry you down the streets and to the filled with both colour lights of highly-populated metropolitan areas. Travelwaterfront of the world heritage city. and history, inspiring along the colourful seaside of Chile’s best ocean-Known as the ‘Jewel of the Pacific’, this Chilean view cities, immersing yourself in the natural andcity has long been a seaport, serving as a major artists of all fields. man-made designs that have inspired numerousstopover for ships travelling between the Atlantic and poets, painters and writers from all over the world.Pacific oceans. This has created an ever-changing Long inspiring artists of all fields, the city ofpopulation with the comings and goings of sailors Valparaíso is one of remarkable colour and history.and dockworkers. Today the seaside gem is all that Exploring Chile’s second-largest metropolitanit was while incorporating a modern twist of eccentric region, be enlightened by all the inspiration on offer,celebration. During the day sit and bask in the sun. from rolling hills to art galleries and breath-takingBear witness to the day’s activities, a demonstration ISLA NEGRA buildings. Narrow streets lined with the brightly-of the ongoing historical uses that are still applied coloured houses show an abundance of varyingtoday from a stopover for ships to fishing. Watch architectural stylings. Taking a sustainable approachthe sun setting over the water, look up and see the to building, the vibrant façades have come aboutValparaíso ocean-front become illuminated in New through the use of shipping container metal. TheYear’s fireworks following the week-long carnival. The reuse of colourful shipping containers has createdcolour of the sky matching the colours of the houses an eye-catching streetscape. The city of Valparaísointroduces new and creative uses for the ocean-front, provides rides on several funicular lines both upallowing for city-wide celebration. ©B. Kim Barnes; Oakland, California/Getty Images Destination: HOIST THE Chile Story: Kate Veteri COLOURS THE CITY OF VALPARAÍSO IS ONE OF REMARKABLE COLOUR AND HISTORY Photo courtesy Chile Travel 108 HOUSING SEPTEMBER 2018 LIFESTYLES • TRAVEL