20 Non-European Towns That Are Straight Out of a Fairytale
19. Valparaíso, Chile: A Vertical Canvas of Color
Valparaíso is chaos dressed in color—a town that spills down hills toward the sea in a riot of street art, winding staircases, and sky-high funiculars. Its dreamlike disorder charms instantly: every building a canvas, every alley a surprise. Once home to Pablo Neruda, the city pulses with artistic rebellion and a wild, bohemian soul. Though larger than a typical “fairytale town,” its mosaic-tiled walls and vintage trolleys feel like props from a surrealist novella. Valparaíso doesn’t just transport you—it transforms you, reminding travelers that magic isn’t always symmetrical. Sometimes, it’s loud, messy, and bursting with life.
