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The Central Coast

The Central Coast Travel Guide

Most people head to the Central Coast for a single reason: the beaches. Yes, some may be drawn by the rough grandeur of the windswept coastline, with its rocky islets inhabited by sea lions and penguins, but those in search of nature generally head south to Chiloé and Patagonia or north to the Atacama Desert. Yet this stretch of coastline west of Santiago has much more than sun and surf. More »

Top Reasons to Go
Getting Oriented
When to Go

Festivals & Seasonal Events
Eat Well & Rest Easy
Beaches

Places to Explore

Algarrobo
Concón
Isla Negra
Maitencillo
Papudo

Quintay
Reñaca
Valparaíso
Viña del Mar
Zapallar

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