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Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

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Valparaiso is the main commercial port in the country, meanwhile Viña del Mar is the tourist capital of Chile.

They feature beautiful beaches, bays, museums, national monuments and different handmade craft centers for everybody to visit.

The destination has an incredible and colorful architecture that combines old and modern times.

The Coast Cordillera helps to create a fantastic landscape, a mixture of the sea and the country.

The incredible urban infrastructure and tourist equipment, turn this destination in a perfect place to enjoy your vacations.

Attractions

Urban and tourist equipment. Cultural and historical interest zone.

Activities

Hiking, bicycle ridings, scuba diving, sport fishing, photography, aquatic ski, picnic, swimming, surf, sailing, bird watch, flora and fauna contemplation.

Location

Fifth region.

How to get there?

Santiago-Viña del Mar, valparaiso, Concon: Land route, by Route 68 or Las Palmas way.

Valparaiso-Viña del Mar: Land route, by Viña-Valparaiso freeway or España Ave.

When to go?

All year long.

Climate

Mediterraneo weather. There is cloudiness in the shore all year long and the temperature is homogeneous. The annual media precipitations is 450 milimeters during winter time. In the interior, the rain reaches the 250 milimiters per year.

Services

Housing, food, transportation, outdoor activities.

Surroundings

Alicahue, Maitencillo beach, Reñaca beach, Barrio del Puerto, Bosques de Petras, El membrillo bay, Horcon Bay, Papudo bay, Municipal Casino of Viña del Mar, Brunet Castle, Baron Hill, Cordillera Hill, Playa Ancha Hill, Santo Domingo Hill, Concepción and Alegre Hills, Chincolco, National Congreso, Botanical National Garden, Sausalito Lagoon, Prat Pier, Vergara Pier, Ritoque beach, Amarilla beach, Las Salinas beach, Victoria Square, Quinta Vergara, Peñuelas Forestal Reserve, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar.

Some featured hotels in Valparaíso and Viña del Mar

  • Resort Playa Paraiso

    Close to the famous Viña del Mar city is the coastal town of Concón. Resort Playa Paraiso overlooks one of the best beaches of the area, Playa Amarilla. The Resort offers a full range of services in summer and winter alike. Nearby…

    From USD$113 Ref. Apartment

    Resort Playa Paraiso
  • Zero Hotel

    Zerohotel is located at Cerro Alegre, more precisely on Lautaro Rosas street, probably the best kept in all Valparaíso. While Lautaro Rosas is a quiet street, the hotel is placed at walking distance from most of the best restaurants…

    From USD$240 Ref. Double

    Zero Hotel
  • Hotel Ultramar

    Located in the patrimonial area of the Carcel Hill, Hotel Ultramar offers comfort and elegance, with sixteen rooms and a wonderful view of the port and the city of Valparaiso. The rooms are single, matrimonial, twin or suites.…

    From USD$114 Ref. Double

    Hotel Ultramar
  • Hotel Manoir Atkinson

    This hotel develops the hotel boutique concept, combining modernity, tradition and french style. Its located in a large house from XIX century, full restored in one of the most famous harbor’s places, the Atkinson street. It’s a…

    From USD$98 Ref. Double

    Hotel Manoir Atkinson

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    September/2011

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    June/2011

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    April/2011

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    March/2011

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