Valparaíso is a port city in Chile, located on the central coast of the country.
It was founded in 1536 by the Spanish conquistador Juan de Saavedra and is known as "The Jewel of the Pacific".
During the 19th century, Valparaíso became an important center of trade and port activity on the Pacific coast.
It was Chile's main port for trade with Europe until the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914.
The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 for its unique architecture and historical importance in the development of trade and shipping in the region.
It is currently a tourist city, with a wide variety of cultural attractions and a vibrant nightlife.
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