South America

Valparaíso

Valparaíso · Chile

Sanctuary Score

65 / 100

#78 in the Americas

“A bohemian port tumbling down forty-two painted hills, threaded by funiculars and murals — Chile's most artistic, characterful city, if you learn its streets and mind them after dark.”

The colorful hillside architecture — Valparaíso, Chile

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A scenic view of the city and the ocean — Valparaíso, Chile — Photo by Denys Amaro on Unsplash

The city with the hills behind — Valparaíso, Chile — Photo by Luis Chávez on Unsplash

The ten pillars

Each scored 1–10 by hand. Their sum is the Sanctuary Score.

Nature5 / 10

Walkability8 / 10

Food7 / 10

Healthcare7 / 10

Climate stability5 / 10

Air & water6 / 10

Safety5 / 10

Connectivity7 / 10

Community6 / 10

Beauty9 / 10

At a glance

Tracked separately from the score — these describe the place, they don't rank it.

Climate: Coastal
Sensory load: 7/10 · vibrant
Cost: $$; ~$700/mo · 1BR
Expat community: Medium

Sources

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