Edificio de la Aduana de Valparaíso, Historic customs building in Plaza Wheelwright, Valparaíso, Chile.
The Customs Building stands at the intersection of Bustamante and Lord Cochran streets, featuring two floors with a solid brick structure and symmetrical facades.
Construction began in 1844 under engineer Augusto Charms on artificial terrain, making it the oldest administrative building still standing in Valparaíso.
The building housed customs authorities and administrative offices, playing a central role in managing maritime trade through Chile's principal port.
The Regional Customs Directorate of Valparaíso continues to operate in this building, which opens to visitors during Chile's Cultural Heritage Day.
The interior preserves the original director's desk, an 1864 security vault, and ceiling structures made from Chilean larch wood.
Location: Valparaíso
Part of: list of national monuments of the Region of Valparaíso
GPS coordinates: -33.03385,-71.63047
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:33
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