Muelle Prat

Muelle Prat is a landing stage in the working port of Valparaíso, west of Plaza Sotomayor and facing Estación Puerto. Opened in 1850, it has a pedestrian walkway, a crafts fair and restaurants, and it is the departure point for boats that tour the bay. From here you can watch the port's operations.

The pier was built in the mid-1800s, when Valparaíso was one of the busiest ports on the South American Pacific coast. Over the following decades it was repaired and adapted several times, keeping a balance between working port functions and public access.

Along the pier, local craftspeople sell handmade jewelry, woven textiles, and wooden objects from small stalls that line the walkway. This informal market has become a natural part of the daily life of the waterfront, drawing both locals and visitors.

The pier is easy to reach on foot from the center of Valparaíso, with a flat, open walkway accessible to most visitors. Going during the day gives you the best chance to see port activity and browse the stalls.

The replica of the caravel Santiaguillo recalls the voyage of navigator Juan de Saavedra, who sailed from Callao to bring supplies to conquistador Diego de Almagro. The ship is displayed among the pier's craft stalls and restaurants, so it is easy to walk past without noticing.