From Pucon I took a night bus to Valparaiso (not as comfortable as I hoped). Great town for the energetic, with all those hills! Also plenty of colorful houses. I particularly like Neruda's town house, but no photos are allowed indoors. My trip down the coast didn't work out so well. Go here for details: http://mytimetotravel.wordpress.com/2013/01/02/valparaiso-the-not-good/
Valparaiso is a working port
Valparaiso is a working port