Museo Naval y Marítimo

Paseo Veintiuno de Mayo, Valparaíso, Región de Valparaíso, Chile

Next to the top of the Ascensor Cerro Artillería is the Museo Naval y Marítimo (the Naval and Maritime Museum). In a country that is mostly coastline, the navy has an outsize importance. At this museum, after taking in the terrific view, the visitor can learn a bit about the history of important naval heroes and the 19th-century battles that settled Chile’s military and strategic preeminence in the region.

More Recommendations

Museo Naval y Marítimo

Next to the top of the Ascensor Cerro Artillería is the Museo Naval y Marítimo (the Naval and Maritime Museum). In a country that is mostly coastline, the navy has an outsize importance. At this museum, after taking in the terrific view, the visitor can learn a bit about the history of important naval heroes and the 19th-century battles that settled Chile’s military and strategic preeminence in the region.

Sign up for our newsletter
Join over a million of the world’s best travelers. Subscribe to the Daily Wander newsletter.
More From AFAR