Here’s a selection of new year parties in Valparaiso with potential craziness and high dance factor: Blondie, based in Santiago, is coming to Valparaiso to party (Blanco 564, Barrio Puerto, CLP5.000).  If you’re a little doomy or enjoy electro and gothic go to Morgana (Clave 135, Barrio Puerto, CLP2.000). Pagano keeps it light and poppy (Blanco 236, Barrio Puerto, CLP6.000/8.000). Club Cigale welcomes 26+ (Blanco 38 , Barrio Puerto, CLP8.000). Teatro Mauri (Avenida Alemania 6985, Cerro Bellavista, CLP6.000/8.000) advertises a ‘crazy party’ so madmen know where to set themselves loose. If you are a less of a clubby person and prefer small/private parties then try Allegretto (free , Pilcomayo 529, Cerro Concepcion) or kick 2009 off with a spectacular martini or cocktail at the Ambar private Martini Lounge (free, Urriola 464 ,Cerro Alegre). Whatever you do, make sure you’re on a rooftop around midnight. If you want to sober up the next day the hardcore porteño way, then stroll to the Mercado Central, Barrio Puerto and have an empanada for breakfast.