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Viña del Mar

City in Valparaíso, Chile

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Overview

Viña del Mar is a beach resort town close to Santiago in Central Chile. It's the most important beach in the country. It plays host to a famous music festival every year in late-February.

Sights and activities

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Museo Artequin en Viña del Mar
See
A museum of reproductions of representative works from Western artists, which through an interactive educational methodology, aims to boost the interest in art and creativity in visitors.
Details
Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck
See
A small archaeology and history museum with collections including a Moai from Easter Island, and a taxidermied two headed sheep.
Hours
Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-02:00
Price
4500 pesos
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat19 places

Budget

El Guaton
Address
Av. Valparaíso 380
Mahuel
Address
Villanelo 167
La Sazón de Viana venezolana
Address
Viana 967, local 3
La Pica Del Pepe
Address
La Marina 1120-1200
Pronto Copec
Address
Av. Francisco Soza Cousiño 140-148

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Budget

Donde Las Papas Queman
Address
12 Nte. 1171
Terrazita Restobar
Address
13 norte 1063

in Concón

Empanadas Donde Huayi
Address
San Pedro 8
Guadalupe Restaurant
Address
Las Encinas 1390, local 9
Donde elmarko
Address
898, El Jardín Ote. 802
"Pueblo Viejo"
Address
Cortés 700-798
Shawarma Estambul
Address
Av. Concón Reñaca 396

Mid-range

Restaurant Cholos
Address
Von Schroeder 285
Pecado Del Inka
Address
12 Nte. 1114
Txipirón Restaurant
Address
6 Nte. 96

in Concón

Alto Mar by La Gatita
The Kitten
An excellent seafood restaurant. It specialises in such typical dishes as Machas a la parmesana y Reineta (Clams with fried Reineta - a local fish).
Address
198, A Morales 100
Directions
Camino Costero

Splurge

Tierra de Fuego
Address
Playa Acapulco - 8 Nte. 65
Chez Gerald
Address
Av. Perú 496
Fellini
Address
3 Norte 88 Esquina, 6 Pte

Sleep1 place

Posada Bellamare Renaca Inn
Address
Bellavista 740 Renaca
Website
posadabellamare.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
Merval has frequent service from Valparaiso (534-595 pesos) and from other destinations in the country side of Viña del Mar such as: Quilpue (762-846 pesos), Villa Alemana (762-846 pesos) and Limache…

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Getting around

By bus
Buses (called La Micro) go to all parts of town from 380 pesos (June 2020).

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

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Articles and travel topics about Viña del Mar and Chile.

Nature & adventure

Chilean national parks

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Travel tips

Driving in Chile

Because only Santiago has a good public transport network, and there is only very little of the passenger rail network, driving is a must if you want to see the beauty of Chile.

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Nature & adventure

Fjords

Fjords or fiords are long narrow inlets of the ocean often with steep sides or cliffs, created by a glacier. The two countries that are most known for their fjords are Norway and Canada, with New Zealand, Chile,…

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Driving

Driving a car gives a traveller more independence and flexibility than scheduled transportation, such as air travel, rail travel, or bus travel, and may be faster or more comfortable than cycling.

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Get inBeyond frequent coach bus service between Santiago and Viña.

Get aroundSmall cars that run routes throughout the city charge around 650 pesos (June 2020) for a ride. They are quicker and more comfortable than the buses.

See

DoSpend time on the numerous beaches found along the coast. They are quite pretty but not very friendly for swimming.

EatA very popular treat in Viña del Mar is the alfajor, a typical Argentinean/Uruguayan type of cookie that has also popularized in the village. They can be purchased in several small pastry shops around the downtown area.

SleepGood and cheap accommodation is available throughout the city in residenciales (the local B & B).

Stay safe

CopeIf you want to use a toilet there are some public ones on the streets and near the beaches but also in restaurants. They charge a fee but most of them are dirty.

Go next

Valparaisojust next to Vina Del Mar - the old port and city

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Viña del Mar" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Overview

Sights and activities

Museo Artequin en Viña del Mar

Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck