Vina del Mar
Table of Contents: Travel to Vina del Mar, visa requirements / Bus / Train / Get around / Colectivo / Bus 2 / Vina del Mar attractions and sightseeing / City tours / Shopping, Vina del Mar souvenirs / Good restaurants and cheap meals / Vina del Mar nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs. / Hotels, youth hostels, lodging / Get out More from Central (Chile): Maitencillo, Portillo, Rancagua, Santiago de Chile, Talca, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar More from Chile: Central (Chile), Chiloe Island, Extreme South (Chile), La Serena, North (Chile), Pucon, Robinson Crusoe Island, South (Chile) More from South America: Amazonia, Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, Guyana, Los Roques, Pantanal, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Tierra del Fuego, Uruguay, Venezuela |
Viña del Mar [1] is in Central Chile and is a beach resort town close to Santiago de Chile. It's the most important beach in country. It plays host to a famous music festival every year in mid-February.
Travel to Vina del Mar, visa requirements
Bus
Beyond frequent coach bus service between Santiago and Vina. Numerous operators, abundant seating, about a 90 minute ride for approx 3000 pesos one way.
Train
Frequent service to/from Valparaiso.
Get around
Colectivo
Small cars that run routes throughout the city charging around 500 pesos for a ride. They are quicker and more comfortable.
Bus
(Called La Micro) Buses go to all parts of town for 350 pesos. There's not really a guide with all the routes and their destination so the best way to find the one you need is to ask around.
Vina del Mar attractions and sightseeing
City tours
Spend time on the numerous beaches found along the coast. They are quite pretty but not very friendly for swimming.
Shopping, Vina del Mar souvenirs
Good restaurants and cheap meals
One of the very famous treats in Viña del Mar is a sort of cookie called "alfajores". They can be purchased in several small pastry shops around the downtown area. Alfajores can be found filled with caramel, fruit, or other yummy fillings, which are then covered in chocolate. They are a true tradition and a must for any visitor. Boxes with large quantities make great souvenirs, if they make it home.
Vina del Mar nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.
Hotels, youth hostels, lodging
Get out
More from Central (Chile): Maitencillo, Portillo, Rancagua, Santiago de Chile, Talca, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar More from Chile: Central (Chile), Chiloe Island, Extreme South (Chile), La Serena, North (Chile), Pucon, Robinson Crusoe Island, South (Chile) More from South America: Amazonia, Andes, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, Guyana, Los Roques, Pantanal, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Tierra del Fuego, Uruguay, Venezuela |
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