Why go
- Capital city of the Ñuble Region, Chile.
- Served by Rodelillo Airport (VAP).
History
Chillán is the capital city of Ñuble Region, Diguillín Province, Chile, located about 400 km (249 mi) south of the country's capital, Santiago, near the center of the country. It has been the capital of the new Ñuble Region since 6 September 2015. Within the city is a railway station, an intercity bus terminal named María Teresa, and a regimental military base. The city features a modern, enclosed shopping centre in addition to the Chillán Market, an iconic multi-block, open-air farmers' market and street fair where fruits, vegetables, crafts, clothing and other goods are sold. The nearby mountains, such as in Laguna del Laja National Park and the Nevados de Chillán are popular destinations for skiing, hiking and their hot springs.
Where to stay
3-star hotel · Balmaceda 1620, 2580295 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · vistavelero.cl
Av. La Marina 51, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · capducal.cl
hotel · wi-fi · Cinco Nte. 449, casa 3, 2520165 Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · esenciahotelboutique.com
West of Plaza Recreo - Manuel Antonio Matta, Cerro Recreo 340, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · casamatta.cl
5 - 1/2 Pte. 140, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · lvhoteles.cl
Indoor
2 Nte. 1269, 2530799 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · sentirpatagonia.cl
hotel · Av. San Martín 476, 2520149 Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · hotelankaracl.com
Av. San Martín 199, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · enjoy.cl
José Francisco Vergara 332, 2580246 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · castillovinadelmar.cl
Etchevers 396, 2581931 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · lablancahoteles.cl
4 Pte. 625, 2200055 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · hotelboutiquetrinidad.cl
Indoor
6 Nte. 745, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · all.accor.com
5 - 1/2 Pte. 253, 2200055 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · agorahotel.cl
Arlegui 263, 2321500 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · lrhoteles.com
1 Nte. 449, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · magic-cl.com
8 Nte. 579, P1, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · hotelnubesbar.com
Av. Valparaíso 299, 2571482 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · hotelasturias.cl
Muñoz Rodríguez 251, 2580026 Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · hoteldelmar251.cl
5 Nte. 644, 2520205 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · hotelimperial.cl
Av. La Marina 15, 2572009 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · marriott.com
Ecuador 299, 2571530 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · bestwestern.com
Av. O'Higgins 391, 3780000 Chillán, Ñuble, Chile · dahoteleschillan.com
Vista Hermosa 17, 2571522 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile · vistahermosa26.cl
hotel · 1 Nte. 157, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
Vista Hermosa 180, Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
5 Nte. 1061, 2531106 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
5 Nte. 170, 2520186 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
1 Ote. 760, 2521003 Valparaíso, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
5 Nte. 683, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
1 Ote. 743, 2520000 Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1285 Avenida Obispo Valdés Subercaseaux, Curauma · restaurantes.subway.com
Pizza, Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 2715 Camino Troncal, Quilpué · instagram.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1941 Camino Internacional, Viña del Mar · wendys.cl
Arab, Cake, Coffee Shop, Hot Dog, Local, Sandwich, Spanish, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa,Su 10:00-19:30 · 213 Subida Artillería, 2340000 · instagram.com
Tapas, Burger, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 13:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 13:00-01:30 Features: vegetarian options · 153 Central, Viña del Mar
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 22:00-13:00; Su 12:30-13:00 · 2157 Avenida Pedro Montt
Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00 Features: takeaway, delivery
Chilean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00 · 601 8 Norte
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Muelle Prat · restaurantbotesalvavidas.cl
Sushi, Restaurant · Features: delivery · 90 Torreblanca, Viña del Mar · tusushi.cl
Fish, Empanada, Seafood, Restaurant · Fish/Empanada restaurant · dlamari.cl
Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant · 545 Avenida San Martín, Viña del Mar · elimperioperuano.cl
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 546 Montealegre, Valparaíso · facebook.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 3850 Avenida Concón Reñaca, Concón
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: takeaway · 961 Avenida Benidorm, Viña del Mar
Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:30; Su 12:00-17:30 · 254 Rudolph, Valparaíso · confieso.cl
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00;Sa-Su 08:30-18:00 · 33 Plaza Sotomayor · melbournecafe.cl
Ice Cream, Cake, Sandwich, Juice, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00 · 553 Cochrane, Valparaíso
American, Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Friture, Pizza, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Simón Bolívar
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-16:00 · 806 San Martín, Quilpué
Local, Seafood, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Restaurant · Local/Seafood restaurant · hostalmito.cl
Japanese, Fast Food · Japanese fast food · 590 Freire, Valparaíso · sushipark.cl
Ramen, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 427 Almirante Montt, Valparaíso
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 13:00-15:00; PH closed Features: step-free access · 90 Avenida Diego Portales, Viña del Mar, 2580022
Fast Food · fast food · casadelaempanada.cl
Tea, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 5 Norte, Viña del Mar
Indian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 191 1 Norte, Viña del Mar
Shawarma, Kebab, Fast Food · Shawarma/Kebab fast food · 286 Avenida Valparaíso, Viña del Mar
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe · 418 Almirante Montt, Valparaíso
Waffle, Fast Food · Waffle fast food · 880 14 Norte, Viña del Mar
Pastry, Cafe, Cafe · Pastry/Cafe cafe
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 715 11 Norte, Viña del Mar
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant
Kebab, Fast Food · Kebab fast food
Empanada, Fast Food · Empanada fast food · Avenida Valparaíso, Viña del Mar
German, Restaurant · German restaurant · 339 Plaza Aníbal Pinto, Valparaíso
Breakfast, American, Bagel, Pancake, Cafe · Breakfast/American cafe · 524 Abtao
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · 1137 Avenida Valparaíso, Viña del Mar
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant · 415 Quillota, Viña del Mar
Fish And Chips, Sandwich, Fast Food · Fish And Chips/Sandwich fast food
405 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Viña del Mar Airport (KNA) 11 km to the centre
Viña del Mar, VS, CL — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Rodelillo Airport (VAP) 4.4 km to the centre
Viña Del Mar, VS, CL — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
El Porvenir Airport 27 km to the centre
Casablanca, VS, CL
Santa Rita Airport 29 km to the centre
Casablanca, VS, CL
Fundo Loma Larga Airport 33 km to the centre
Casablanca, VS, CL
San Gerónimo Airport 37 km to the centre
Algarrobo, VS, CL
Getting there by ferry
Terminal Pacífico Sur
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rodelillo Airport (VAP); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Pacífico Sur, 6.6 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chillán, Chile. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Cultural