Valparaiso – a cultural mixture of Peru and Berlin

camping in front of our truck driver

We never had guessed that our trip to Valparaiso would cost us five hours waiting for our first ride in Coquimbo/La Serena. Finally we were brought 40km, and after a short waiting period we got our ride directly to Valparaiso (450 km). Our truck driver Christian made a night stop, which we used to camp ride in front of his truck on a paytoll. We arrived finally in the morning to this wonderful city – Valparaiso. When we got out to explore it, we felt like back in Peru. The streets jamed with small private sellers, trying to make gold out of anything they find. The houses and the atmosphere is very creative, alternative, and thus reminds us a lot the life in Berlin. We enjoy Valparaiso, having found its special way of existence after only half a day! Here we stay with a CouchSurferFelipe.