Travelers searching for that unique something to bring home should make a beeline to Tuten, Esmeralda 1140 (tel. 32/221-7941; www.tuten.cl), a new collective for regional artists and craftsmen of the Valparaíso area. Within the walls of Tuten, you'll find beautifully crafted, original, and high-quality carved wood items; jewelry handmade of glass, copper, and gold; glassware such as vases and plates; folksy art representing the Valparaíso area; children's items; copper; and gold. It's open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm.
For books, guides, and maps, head to the Fundación Valparaíso's Gato Tuerto Café & Bookstore, Héctor Calvo 205 (tel. 32/222-0867; Espíritu Santo Funicular), which also has a small arts and crafts store. Design For Valparaíso, Concepcion 154B (tel. 32/259-1868), has original designs of textiles and clothing woven from natural fibers found in Chile.
