Blanco Encalada

Blanco Encalada is a neighborhood in Valparaíso Province, Chile. Blanco Encalada is situated nearby to the quarter Cerro O’Higgins, as well as near the neighborhood Cerro Ramaditas.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Library of the National Congress of Chile and Polanco Lift.

Library of the National Congress of Chile

Library

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The Library of the National Congress of Chile is a service of the National Congress of Chile that serves as an information center for the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies.

Polanco Lift

Station

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The Polanco Lift is a passenger elevator located in Valparaíso, Chile. It consists of three stations and connects Simpson Street with Polanco Hill. This lift is the only "true" elevator in the city, as all others are technically funiculars.

Congreso Nacional

Government office

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Congreso Nacional is a government office.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Valparaíso and Panteón Hill.

Valparaíso

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Valparaíso is a city of almost 300,000 people on the Pacific coast of Central Chile. Frequently referred to as simply Valpo, it is about 120 km west of the capital, Santiago.

Panteón Hill

Neighborhood

Panteón Hill in one of the 42 hills of the city of Valparaíso, Chile. It is surrounded by Ecuador and Cumming Streets and it has its base on Condell Street. Panteón Hill is situated 3 km west of Blanco Encalada.