Concepción Hill is one of the most visited hills in Valparaíso. Originally its name was La Concepción because of a fort built around 1678 for the defense of the city. But it has also had other names, such as Cerro del Cabo and Cerro del Chivato, the latter being due to a mythological being that supposedly lived at the foot of the hill. Apparently the story would have gained strength when part of the hill was dynamited and a large cave was discovered, named Cueva del Chivato.

As from 1882, Mount Concepción and Alegre received a good deal of German and English immigrants who designed a varied urban layout with passages and viewpoints, elegant mansions and flowery front gardens. By 1840, whoever visited these neighborhoods would see and feel a full European environment with a marked English style.

Undoubtedly, a place you must visit because, in addition, it has many attractions that you should not miss.

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Places nearby

Experience Concepcion Hill with GreatChile

Programs & Tours

Valparaiso walking tour

Valparaíso has the shape of a natural amphitheater facing the sea in which almost the entire city hangs from the

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Accommodations arround

Brighton Hotel

Located in one of the oldest and most traditional hills of the port of Valparaiso, next to Paseo Atkinson, stands

Fauna Hotel

Each room of Fauna Hotel offers a unique design in which varied national artists participated, who give life to the use of native woods, raw earth and diverse details that the guests will be able to discover.

Fauna Hotel and Restaurant is located in the Dimalow Passage, known as the heart of Cerro Alegre, Valparaiso. The building