Things to do in Valparaiso and Vina del Mar

Best luxury hotels in Chile The 5-star Enjoy Viña Del Mar is a striking coliseum-style hotel in Valparaíso, 200 m from the beach. Facilities include a rooftop wellness spa, luxurious accommodations, and a large casino.   Rooms at the Enjoy Viña Del Mar are spacious with elegant wood décor and lush carpeting. All are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free WiFi acc...

Best Wineries in Chile   Winery Boutique Hotel is just like it sounds, come and visit the hotel and check out its beautiful winery!   Viña Catrala With the presence of fauna of the area and the visit of protected species from the Penuelas reserve, you will visit the vineyards where you will know the soils with quartz sands that characterizes this winery, the different varieties exi...

Best wineries in Chile    RE Bodegas has a concept of unique wines, based on REcreate, REveal and REinvent. It offers ancestral wines from the biblical stories to the wines produced in the past centuries by the family in noble and beautiful clay jars. Beautiful wines are born at RE Bodegas.   It demonstrates that wines of excellence can be made with ancestral procedure...

Situated in the Valparaiso district of the country and slightly off the beaten track lies an authentic Chilean restaurant; regarded highly by locals, but is increasingly becoming popular with tourists for its local produce and classic Chilean dishes. Predominantly serving delicious fresh seafood of various types of fish, and cooked using a range of methods results in delicious flavours and texture...

Best wineries in Chile   Casas del Bosque is one of the most important vineyards in Casablanca. It has gained great prestige, and in 2010 it became the best vineyard to visit in Chile.   Casas del Bosque's winemaking team is responsible for the consistency and the quality of their wines. In addition, they print a distinctive stamp to all their wines, which has allowed them to obtain ...

It is a romantic restaurant with candle lit tables and an intimate setting. As such it is often very busy, especially on Saturday nights, you should try to make a reservation ahead of time, especially if this is for a special occasion. Having to put in the extra thought will not be wasted though as this is heaven for lovers of Italian cuisine. With a menu detailing dishes such as a Gorgonzola a...

Best restaurants in Chile Located in the core of Bellavista in its rolling hills; nearby to the Open Air Museum and opposite the church of the Carmelite Fathers. This authentic Chilean restaurant may only be small but it has generated an exceptional reputation for itself, picking up the best chefs award in 2012, and the best regional contribution award also in the same year. Espiritu Santo h...

Nature areas in Chile Visit Playa Luna for a new experience! The beach is about 500m long, and has been declared a Biodiversity Zone due to its variety of native flora and fauna. Consider packing a picnic, as there are few amenities available. Take something to keep you warm from the rather cool afternoon sea breezes on the walk back home!...

La Concepcion had originally been a home to an English family built in the 1880s. This was until a local Valparaisian craftsman renovated the building and turned it into a beautiful restaurant open to the public. The owners are still not local, Americans Robert Gerrity and Judith Van Daam but they are very friendly and welcoming to all visitors. The menu is internationally based, with a Mediter...

Best restaurants in Chile An Italian restaurant known for serving impeccable authentic cuisine is situated opposite the Enjoy Casino in Vina del Mar. During the day there is a vibrant atmosphere, and at night more of a romantic vibe is generated. There are dining options inside, but on a pleasant evening dining outside enhances the enjoyment of the meal. The owner speaks very good English, and ...

With its perched vantage point, it has magical views across the bay and the city and is the perfect place in the city for romance. Although it requires a little extra walking or taxi this is definitely worth the little effort. This restaurant is a perfect stop off if you are visiting la Chascona but is also definitely a destination restaurant. There is a view of virtually all of Valparaiso from...

Casablanca Valley   Recognized internationally for its immense wine production, come and enjoy the best flavors of Chile in the Casablanca Valley, nestled between the coastal mountain range and the Pacific Ocean in the valleys of central Chile.   This fertile valley is characterized by a refined elaboration of white wine and its varieties Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. A refreshing ...