Valparaiso after the earthquake
Last Saturday, Chile was hit by a mayor earthquake and Valparaiso was very very lucky. Slowely life is taking it’s normal pace again in the Fifth Region. It will take longer in the South of the country and we send all are strength to everybody suffering the consequences of the earthquake. Travelling in Chile is safe, there will always be tectonic activity, but nothing to worry about. Here in Valparaiso you will find no problems in getting around, admiring the urbanic landscape, having a nice diner, visiting a cafe or doing whatever visitors did before in Valparaiso.
Subscribe to the comments for this postViaViacafe Valparaiso restaurant and hotel
We did not update the site for a while but we have a good excuse.
A couple of days ago we opened our own Belgian Bistro and Art Deco Hotel in Valparaiso.
If you want to try Belgian Waffles, a Duvel (Belgian Beer) or other Belgian and international classics with a little twist, drop by at ViaViaCafe Valparaiso We are open for friends and organize daily try-outs of the menu . Check out the page for the opening dates and to become a friend.
A Chilean Ramada
As Chileans are proud citizens , their national independent day does not take just one day but several days of partying. Around the 18th of September friends and family have spontaneous asados (barbecues) or join a more ‘organized’ popular event called Ramada or Fonda Guachaca. Squares are taken in by chairs, stands, barbecues and dance floors. Huasos (the traditional Chilean cowboys) show off their skills as do the drunks and the Cueca is being danced by young and old.
In the Ex-carcel, an old prison building used as a cultural meeting place nowadays, an oficial fonda guachaca is taken place on the 18th and 19th of September. Entrance fee is CLP5.000 and the fonda kicks off at 21h00.
(image: www.guachacas.cl)
