Why go
- Second largest city in Chile.
- Served by Aeródromo Rodelillo (VAL).
History
Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.
Where to stay
4-star hotel · wi-fi · 978 Esmeralda, Valparaíso
4-star hotel
2-star hotel · 75 Torreblanca, Viña del Mar · xn--cabaasdonfranciscodereaca-cocs.cl
hostel
3-star hotel · wi-fi · 367 Angamos, Viña del Mar
hostel · wi-fi · 677 Almirante Montt
hotel · step-free access · 715 Plaza José Francisco Vergara, Viña del Mar · panamericanahoteles.cl
2-star hotel · 147 Almirante Riveros, Viña del Mar
hotel · 133 Higuera, Valparaíso · hotelcasahigueras.cl
hotel · 76 Molina, Valparaíso · dahotelesvalparaiso.com
hotel · 12925 Avenida Borgoño, Viña del Mar · hoteloceanic.cl
hotel · 151 Paseo Atkinson, Valparaíso · brighton.cl
hostel
hotel · 821 Avenida Errázuriz, Valparaíso
hotel · 419 Avenida San Martín
hotel · 299 Ecuador, Viña del Mar
hotel · 70 3 Poniente
hotel · 579 8 Norte, Viña del Mar
hotel · viaviacafe.cl
hotel
hotel
apartment · Valparaíso
hotel · 455 Avenida José Manuel Balmaceda, Viña del Mar · hoteleracosta.cl
hotel · 389 Héctor Calvo, Valparaíso · rcdecoart.com
hotel · 3 Pasaje El Hogar, Viña del Mar · lacasadelalmirante.com
hotel · 14529 Avenida Borgoño, Viña del Mar · mahiahotel.com
hotel · 655 5 Norte · queenroyal.cl
hotel · 667 Avenida San Martín, Viña del Mar, 2520096
hotel · 199 Avenida San Martín, Viña del Mar · enjoy.cl
hotel · 199 Avenida San Martín, Viña del Mar · enjoy.cl
hotel · 215 Rafael Sotomayor, Viña del Mar · hotelfuentemayor.com
hotel · 15 Avenida La Marina, Viña del Mar · sheratonmiramarhotel.com
guest house
guest house · wi-fi · 527 General Mackenna, Valparaíso, 2380484 · maisondelamer.cl
hotel · wi-fi
hotel · 227 José Francisco Vergara, Viña del Mar
hotel
guest house · wi-fi · 1125 Esmeralda, Valparaíso, 2340000
hotel
hotel · step-free access · 449 1 Norte, Viña del Mar
hotel · 552 Álvarez, Viña del Mar
hotel · 191 Camila, Valparaíso
hotel · 36 Von Schroeders, Viña del Mar
hotel · 190 Higueras
hotel · 1998 Lastra
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Restaurants & places to go
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 468 Avenida Valparaíso, Viña del Mar · kentucky.cl
Pizza, Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 2715 Camino Troncal, Quilpué · instagram.com
Sandwich, Pizza, Seafood, Steak House, International, Dessert, Cake, Ice Cream, American, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 595 Avenida Edmundo… · tiendamillefleur.cl
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
Chilean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00 · 601 8 Norte
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 112 5 Norte, Viña del Mar · starbucks.com
Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Muelle Prat · restaurantbotesalvavidas.cl
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1348 Avenida Libertad, Viña del Mar · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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
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
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
Italian Pizza, Fast Food · Italian Pizza fast food
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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.
Aeródromo Rodelillo (VAL)
Valença, BA, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Terminal Pacífico Sur
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre
Valparaíso – San Juan Bautista
Ferry route · Transportes Marítimos Kochifas S.A.
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 Aeródromo Rodelillo (VAL). 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); routes include Valparaíso – San Juan Bautista.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Valparaíso, Chile. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach