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When you have explored the city, make for the coast for a day, travelling through orchards and olive plantations to the seaside towns of Valparaíso and Viña del Mar.
Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
Tumbling precariously down dozens of hills to the port, Valparaíso is a maze of colourful buildings, boulevards and viewpoints, best explored using its ancient funicular railways and ‘elevators’. Here you can visit one of the homes of Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda, who was inspired by the town’s melting-pot charm and eccentricity.
Viña del Mar, however, is a genteel and fashionable resort that has been the weekend retreat of rich Santiago folk for generations.
Zapallar
About two hours further north is the attractive and chic resort town of Zapallar, set on a curved sandy bay and backed by lush forests this is a perfect place for a stop of a couple of nights.
Our favourite hotel here is the Isla Seca, a friendly property with two swimming pools and good views of the ocean.
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Suggested itineraries featuring the Central Valley & Coast
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the Central Valley & Coast, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places in and around the Central Valley & Coast
- Valparaiso The Central Valley & Coast
- Casablanca Valley 29 miles away
- Santiago 64 miles away
- Caj贸n del Maipo 87 miles away
- Colchagua Valley 123 miles away
- Santa Cruz & the Wineries 123 miles away
- Elqui Valley 204 miles away
- La Serena & The Elqui Valley 205 miles away
Accommodation choices for the Central Valley & Coast
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit the Central Valley & Coast. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Casa Higueras
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Hotel Zero
Valparaiso