Top Things to do in Vina del Mar
What to do and see in Vina del Mar, Valparaiso Region: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
The most popular beach resort in the country, Vina del Mar is within reach of both Santiago and Valparaiso. Vina teems with tourists during peak months December, January and February, despite Antarctic currents that make swimming a formidable prospect. Renaca is the hippest spot to sink onto the sands. The Fonck Museum and Quinta Vergara provide insights into the area's recent and ancient history, archaeology and natural history. Stroll along Avenida Peru and take in stunning ocean views.
Restaurants in Vina del Mar
1. Chilean Cuisine Closed Door Dining
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Its like dinner at a friends house! Even with lots of research it isnt easy finding a great place to eat when you travel and it can be even harder to get to know local people because of language time constraints or just lack of opportunity We will prepare a complete traditional Chilean meal to share paired with our favorite wines Like our cooking class its a chance to learn about life in Chile
2. The Jaggers Club
3. Escapismo
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
High-tech escape room designed by award-winning US professional set builders. Reserve your spot in the first escape room in Vina del Mar, located at 11 Norte 611 and steps away from Avenidad Libertad. Are you ready?
Reviewed By ToonySg
Very fun and enjoyable experience, everyone in the group enjoyed it. Great murder mystery, awesome story telling, would highly recommend!
4. Corporacion Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck
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4.5 based on 895 reviews
Originally the home of the wealthy Délano family in the early 20th century, this impressive building was acquired by the local Municipal Authorities in 1985, and converted into a museum. Focus in two principal collections is a natural history department dedicated to Chile's native fauna and flora; and an archaeological department offering a permanent display related to the indigenous peoples of Northern Chile, the Aconcagua region and the Mapuche in the south of the country. The museum also houses one of the most important collections in the world related to Easter Island, including the only genuine Moai statue in the whole of continental Chile, outside in the museum garden. Guided tours are available in both Spanish and English.
Reviewed By GoGo2SlowGo - Denton, United States
You can't miss this place with the giant Moai greeting you from the outside. It has a more official title which is the Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck. So who is Mr. Fonck? He was a Prussian anthropologist who was quite a collector. He lived between 1830 and 1912. The first thing you see from the outside is the giant Moai which you might recognize from Easter Island. Inside, the Fonck has an excellent exhibit on the history of Chile that is infused with plenty of art by the indigenous people of South America including the Rapa Nui from Easter Island.
5. Palacio Rioja
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4.5 based on 286 reviews
A Chilean mansion restored as a museum and movie theater.
Reviewed By rarum
Took a short tour of the restored palace conducted by a few students. Nice to see investment in the history of Chile.
6. Metro Valparaiso
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4.5 based on 620 reviews
Reviewed By smarten45956 - Incline Village, United States
On our advance research of Valparaiso and Vina del Mar, we never learned of the metro connecting the two cities. But once we arrived and saw it first hand, we asked ourselves why? The ride takes about 15 minutes, let's you off in the middle of Vina del Mar (we exited at Miramar), and it cost less than $2/person, round trip! You need a metro card to use. We asked our hotel and the front desk let us use one of theirs (which we were able to load with pesos for our use). What a quick and easy way to visit the two cities. Heartily recommend.
7. Faba
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
Visited this shop in Cerro Concepcion section of Valparaíso and was extremely impressed by the collection of jewelry they have. Ended up buying some beautiful Lapis. Customer service is extremely friendly. Would certainly very highly recommend visiting this shop to any tourist in Valparaíso.
8. Multiespacio Jaggers
9. Spa del Bosque
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Nos encontramos en medio de los Bosques de Reñaca, nuestra principal meta es lograr que pases un momento de relajo y desconexión, tenemos un circuito de agua único en la región, además puedes encontrar los mejores masajes de Viña del Mar, tratamientos faciales y corporales. Con una calidez y amabilidad que nos destacan.
10. Vina del Mar Casino
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4.0 based on 2,184 reviews
The first and largest casino in Chile offers games and entertainment for all ages.
