Great to hear you got that impression about Chile, too. I think sometimes that country might be the ideal place to work, reside, invest and retire in. Seems to have a well-balanced combination of a hard-working, capitalist culture with friendly people, great climate, that old-fashioned European character and unbeatable natural beauty. I was stationed for a brief while in Malaga many years ago, and remember enough basic Spanish that I could probably build upon it.
I’ve visited Santiago before though not Valparaiso, sounds like something worth looking into. That’s in Central-North Chile, correct?
Val is just north of Santiago and on the coast - gorgeous place and a working port. Lots of sailing. Too bad the Pacific is so freaking cold. I will miss the clear warm atlantic here in FL.