Originally Posted by
Antonio8069
I just spent two nights in Valpo & I agree completely with other FTs. Do NOT plan to stay in Valparaiso. It is dirty, dangerous and overrun with stray dogs. Also, I suggest you google fire in Valparaiso and you will see # media reports about a fire in January which torched 100 + houses. Guess what? It happened again last night.
Now you have me rethinking my pre cruise plans for next Feb. As it stands now, we arrive SCL on Feb. 10, a Sunday. I have a reservation at a B&B for 2 nights. Then I planned to take the bus to Valpo and stay at a B&B there one night. We board the cruise ship in the late afternoon of Feb. 14 and sail at 6:00pm
Should I stay all 3 nights in Santiago and join others on the cruise doing an all day transfer to Valpo and tour through Vina del Mar on the way to the ship? Or should I keep my plans as is and see both cities? I am not particularly interested in wineries.