Valparaíso
Region in Chile
The Valparaíso Region spans central Chile from the Pacific coast to the Andes Mountains. Viña del Mar is an oceanfront resort known for its casino and Reñaca Beach. The region also includes remote Easter Island, famous for its monumental moai...
Population: 1.79 million (2017)
Capital: Valparaíso
Area: 5,944 mi²
HDI (2019): 0.867; very high
Lowest elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
Named for: Valparaíso de Arriba, Spain
Provinces: Petorca, Los Andes, San Felipe de Aconcagua, Quillota, Quilpué, Valparaíso, San Antonio, Isla de Pascua