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Things to see in Viña del Mar (Chile): 24 places and when to go
Viña del Mar is a city in Chile with around 504,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Wildlife (7), History (6). The best known are Quinta Vergara, Palace of Cerro Castillo and Wulff Castle. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 10 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 50. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Chile · -33.03, -71.54
- Population
- About 504,000
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Wildlife (7) · History (6) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (3) · Food and drink (2)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- SCL Santiago, 81 km as the crow flies
What to see in Viña del Mar
The places in and around Viña del Mar, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Quinta VergaraPark in Viña del Mar, Chile1.2 km
- Palace of Cerro CastilloNational monument of Chile2.5 km
- Wulff CastleNational monument of Chile2.6 km
- Lago Peñuelas National ReserveNational reserve in the Valparaíso Region of Chile16 km
- Estero ReñacaWatercourse in Valparaiso, Chile5.6 km
- Museo Artequin Viña del MarMuseum945 m
- Brunet CastleNational monument of Chile2.2 km
- Faro Punta ConcónLighthouse in Chile11 km
- Rioja PalaceNational monument of Chile1.2 km
- Palacio AstorecaCastle1.5 km
- Dunas de ConcónNational monument of Chile9.9 km
- Humedal Urbano MantaguaProtected area17 km
- Mercado Municipal Viña del MarBuilding in Viña del Mar, Chile749 m
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, QuilpuéTemples9.3 km
- Carrasco PalaceNational monument of Chile1.5 km
- Palacio ValleBuilding in Viña del Mar, Chile1.7 km
- Iglesia de Santa María de los ÁngelesTemples6.3 km
- Palmar El SaltoNational monument of Chile3.5 km
- Santuario de la Naturaleza Roca OceánicaProtected area10.0 km
- Zoológico de QuilpuéZoo in Chile8.4 km
- Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco FonckMuseum1.5 km
- Parque Acuático AvivaWith kids5.3 km
- Parque InspiraWith kids8.0 km
- Viñedos Herrera AlvaradoWinery10 km
When to go to Viña del Mar
The best time to visit Viña del Mar is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:57
- FebBest time13:11
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:11
- MayPossible10:18
- JunPossible9:50
- JulPossible10:01
- AugPossible10:47
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:50
- NovBest time13:44
- DecBest time14:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 10 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 50. In January, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to Chile in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Viña del Mar
The nearest main airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL, Santiago), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Chile (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Valparaíso32 places7.9 km
- Quillota6 places31 km
- Algarrobo6 places35 km
- Puchuncaví6 places37 km
- San Antonio, Chile10 places64 km
- San Felipe, Chile6 places83 km
And all of Chile, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Viña del Mar?
The best known: Quinta Vergara, Palace of Cerro Castillo, Wulff Castle, Lago Peñuelas National Reserve, Estero Reñaca. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Viña del Mar?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 10 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 50.
How do you get to Viña del Mar?
The nearest main airport is Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), 81 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Viña del Mar as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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