Scheduled arrival: February 17, 2009
Scheduled departure: February 24, 2009
Valparaíso is one of Chile’s major port cities and in the words of poet Pablo Neruda, “The jewel of the pacific.” Located in Central Chile, 74 miles northwest of the capital Santiago, the city is an important educational center with nine universities. Major industries include tourism, culture and shipping. About 50 international cruise ships visit the port every year during the short Chilean summer. The port is also host to container freight and exports many products including wine, copper and fresh fruit.
Eventos en Concón
Viernes 19 Feb., 18:30: Presentación con fotografías tomadas por el fotografo David Thoreson, conozca al equipo y aprenda de la expedición.
Sabado 20 Feb. y Martes 23 Feb., 15:00: Actividades para niños (Edades 6-14): Aprenda sobre temas relacionados con los océanos como acidificación, redes alimenticias, pescaría sostenible entre otros. Abierto al público.
Domingo, 21 Feb., 11-14:00: Tours en el velero donde se mostrara el equipo científico, la estación meteorológica y una serie de robot que nos facilitan nuestro trabajo. Abierto a socios.
Lunes, 22 Feb., 11-14:00: Tours en el velero igual que domingo. Abierto al público.
Websites
South America Tourism: http://www.southamerica.cl/chile/valparaiso.htm
City of Santiago: http://www.santiago.cl
We will be departing the Holland America Ship the Veendam on the 23rd of February in Valparaiso and we are hoping to see your ship. Will you have any tours? We are following your trip with great excitement.
Assuming all goes to plan, Ocean Watch will be in the Valparaíso area on February 23rd. The location will likely be either the Club de Yates Higuerillas or at anchor near the Puerto Deportivo Valparaíso. Details about public open houses in Valparaíso will be posted on this page in the coming weeks. Please feel free to contact us at ports@aroundtheamericas.org for more information.