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Viña del Mar

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Viña del Mar is the tourism capital of the country. The garden city has beautiful vegetation and eight miles of coast and beaches to enjoy the summer time.

Some of its attractions are Quinta Vergara, Sausalito Lagoon, the Sporting Club and the Botanical Garden, with many tourist and urban services.

With a colorful architecture, the city holds the International Song Festival of Viña del Mar, every february.

Attractions

Urban and tourist equipment. Calm waters.

Activities

Hiking, bicycle ridings, photography, sport fishing, swimming, rowing, flora and fauna contemplation.

Location

Fifth region. Located 3 kilometers north of Recreo and 9 kilometers north of Valparaiso.

How to get there?

From Santiago: Land route, by Route 68 or Route las Palmas Way.

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

When to go?

All year long.

Climate

Mediterranean 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, casino.

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 Viña del Mar

  • Hotel Marina del Rey

    The hotel Marina del Rey is located in downtown Viña del Mar, a block away from the principal street of the city called Valparaíso Street which is a pedestrian street. The Vergara park is found four blocks away. The sea, the beach…

    From USD$115 Ref. Double

    Hotel Marina del Rey
  • Hotel San Martín

    Located in Viña del Mar, Hotel San Martín is one of the most important hotels in the city, right in the center of the commercial district and night live. Surrounded by clothing stores, restaurants and bars all of types, Hotel San Martin…

    From USD$161 Ref. Double

    Hotel San Martín
  • Hotel Sheraton Miramar

    The hotel is situated at Viña del Mar’s entrance, over a rocky coast nearby to Caleta Abarca beach. Because of this location, its rooms offer a privileged view to ocean an Valparaíso`s harbor. Nearby to a golf course and 10 minutes…

    From USD$235 Ref. Double

    Hotel Sheraton Miramar
  • Hotel del Mar

    Hotel Del Mar is an Urban-Coast hotel, whose architectonic line conserve and respects the classic architecture of the building the Casino of Viña del Mar. It is the first 5 stars hotel in the Garden city. It counts in its 8 floors…

    From USD$209 Ref. Double

    Hotel del Mar

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    June/2012

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    March/2011

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Certificates

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Contact us

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