Study Abroad in Valparaíso & Viña del Mar | Study in Chile | IFSA Butler

Valparaíso features
• Chile’s second-largest city located between mountains and the sea
• Known for its romantic, time-worn elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses
• Museums, cinemas, galleries and performance venues are all abundant and easy on the student budget
• Home of the Chilean Congress
• Local restaurants are known for their fabulous seafood
• Home to great entertainment and nightlife

Viña del Mar features
• Chile’s premier coastal resort with beautiful beaches and stunning coastline
• Known as the ciudad jardín (garden city) in part for its lavish gardens and subtropical atmosphere
• A great place for cinemas and dance clubs

Do more!
• Enjoy a weekend at Reserva Nacional Lago Peñuelas, just outside of Valparaíso
• Experience the natural beauty of nearby Parque Nacional la Campana
• Take advantage of the stunning beaches near both cities
• Visit exciting and sophisticated Santiago, just two hours away

Links
Chile Tourism
Contact Chile
Area Guide to Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
Area photos

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Study Abroad in Valparaíso | Study in Chile | IFSA Butler

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Central Chile
A romantic, old-fashioned capital that overlooks the Pacific; its twin, Viña del Mar, is a gorgeous resort cityThe second-largest city in Chile, Valparaíso enjoys a spectacular location between the mountains and the sea. This coastal city boasts a romantic, time-worn elegance of cobbled streets and Victorian houses. In 2000 the Chilean Congress moved to Valparaíso from Santiago, giving the city a fresh boost of energy.

Just ten minutes north of Valparaíso lies Viña del Mar, Chile's premier coastal resort. You'll find fabulous beaches and a bustling commercial sector. Viña del Mar is known as the Ciudad Jardín (Garden City) thanks to its lavish gardens and subtropical atmosphere. The nightlife is great in both Viña del Mar and Valparaíso, so you'll have plenty of opportunities for entertainment in the evenings.

Near these twin cities are beaches and stunning coastline. Be sure to experience the fabulous seafood. The Reserva Nacional Lago Peñuelas near Valparaíso is a popular spot for weekend outings, and the Parque Nacional la Campana is a great place for communing with the outdoors.

For more information about Valparaíso and Viña del Mar and the surrounding area, visit these links:

Universia

Contact Chile

Sernatur

Planet Earth Chile

Updated Cultural News and Tourism

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