Universal Forum of Cultures

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Since October 22nd the city of Valparaiso, main harbor city in Chile, inaugurated the third Universal Forum of Cultures. From that day, and for a total of 45 days, different open and close, big and small locations all over the city of Valparaíso – universities, schools, theatres, cinemas, galleries and squares- will host a great variety of cultural events from this city, the region and the world.

If you take a trip to Chile on these days you cannot afford to skip Valparaiso, the “great natural amphitheater” –according to the way Mireia Belil, director of the Forum, described it- where all these cultural events will take place. The city has 45 steep hills full of houses of all colors that project themselves on a blue bay.

It is the first time the Forum will take place in South America. The events include an International Photography Festival, public dialogues, seminars, workshops, exhibitions, international music concerts and poetry readings.

Valparaiso is located only 127 kilometers from Santiago de Chile, the capital city. It can be easily reached by car, or taking a bus from Santiago de Chile in Terminal de Pajaritos or in Terminal Alameda. The transportation time will not exceed, in general, the hour and a half, making Valparaiso one of the top destination of tourism in Chile.