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Valparaíso, Chile

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.

Type CityPopulation 284,938

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.

Restaurants & places to go

KFC
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 468 Avenida Valparaíso, Viña del Mar · kentucky.cl
Indoor
Fernandini Restaurant
Pizza, Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 2715 Camino Troncal, Quilpué · instagram.com
Indoor
Millefleur Café Bistró
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
Indoor
Under Pizza
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Mo-Th,Su 10:00-24:00 · underpizza.com
Indoor
Subway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com
Indoor
Wendy's
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1941 Camino Internacional, Viña del Mar · wendys.cl
Indoor
Trigal Artillería
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
Indoor
Bote Salvavidas
Regional, Seafood, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Muelle Prat · restaurantbotesalvavidas.cl
Indoor

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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.
Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Terminal Pacífico Sur
Ferry terminal · 6.6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Valparaíso – San Juan Bautista
Ferry route · Transportes Marítimos Kochifas S.A.
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Valparaíso, Chile
Valparaíso, Chile
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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

EFE Trenes de Chile
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Pullman Bus
Intercity coach