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Santiago, Valparaíso & the Coast: 3-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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3
days
195 km
distance
4.3 h
driving
14
curated stops

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Day 1 Santiago → Valparaíso

4 curated stops
Transit
3h15
Finish
~17:10
Temperature
12.5°C–16.2°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
13.7h
09:00
Estadio Nacional 'Julio Martínez Prádanos' patrimonio.bienes.cl read more map ↗
Attend thrilling sports events and concerts in this historic venue.
50 min · Santiago · Free
open: 08:30-21:30
10:10
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes mnba.gob.cl read more map ↗
Admire 3000 art works from Chile and Latin America in this celebratory museum.
50 min · Santiago · Free
open: Tu Su, 10:00—18:30
11:40
Parque por la Paz Villa Grimaldi villagrimaldi.cl read more map ↗
Reflect at this memorial park, transformed from a dark history.
50 min · Santiago
12:30
Fuente Alemana search map ↗
Watch as your churrasco italiano sandwich is freshly prepared before you.
60 min · Santiago · 5000 pesos
open: M-Sa 10:00-22:00
16:20
Casa de Isla Negra (Pablo Neruda Museum) read more map ↗
Explore the rustic seaside home of poet Pablo Neruda, filled with his personal collections and ocean views.
50 min · Valparaíso
Overnight: Valparaíso
e.g. Apartments Valparaiso Experience · Hostel Casa Verde Limón

Day 2 Around Valparaíso

6 curated stops
Transit
0h30
Finish
~16:30
Temperature
12.5°C–16.2°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
13.7h
09:00
National Congress of Chile read more map ↗
See Chile's parliament, surprisingly located in Valparaíso.
50 min · Valparaíso
10:00
Tour Pablo Neruda's house with an included audioguide.
50 min · Valparaíso · 9500 pesos
open: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
11:00
Avenida Alemana search map ↗
Stroll along a winding road with panoramic city and coast views.
90 min · Valparaíso
12:40
Baburizza Palace search map ↗
Explore a fine arts museum housed in a grand mansion.
50 min · Valparaíso · 4000 pesos including audioguide in English, French or Portuguese
open: Tu - Su 10:00-18:00
13:40
Plaza Sotomayor read more map ↗
Visit the heart of the old seaport near the bustling port.
50 min · Valparaíso
14:40
Museo Naval y Maritimo museomaritimo.cl map ↗
Learn about Chile's naval history and the War of the Pacific.
50 min · Valparaíso · 4000 pesos
open: Daily 10:00-18:00
15:30
Natur In search map ↗
Savor fresh, flavorful vegetarian dishes in a calm setting.
60 min · Valparaíso
Overnight here
e.g. Apartments Valparaiso Experience · Hostel Casa Verde Limón

Day 3 Viña del Mar & Isla Negra

2 curated stops
Transit
0h34
Finish
~11:55
Temperature
9.5°C–24.1°C
Rainy days
~1
Daylight
13.7h
10:00
Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck search
Discover unique artifacts, including a Moai and two-headed sheep.
50 min · Viña del Mar & Isla Negra · 4500 pesos
open: M-Sa 10:00-18:00, Su 10:00-02:00
11:05
Museo Artequin en Viña del Mar search
Explore interactive reproductions of famous Western artworks.
50 min · Viña del Mar & Isla Negra

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