The Central Coast Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Spanish Phrases
- Guidebooks
Guidebooks
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.
The Central Coast Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
The Central Coast Restaurants
Find the best Central Coast restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in The Central Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Central Coast
- Chile Experience IExplore
- Alluring South America IExplore
- Easter Island — $2,385 IExplore
- Breathtaking Patagonia — $7,995 IExplore
The Central Coast Experiences
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Riding the Ascensores: Valparaíso's steep hills are smoothed out a bit by the ascensores, or funiculars, that shuttle locals between their... Read more
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First of all, let's clear up one thing: Isla Negra may mean "Black Island," but this little stretch of rugged coastline is not black, and it... Read more
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"In the turbulent sea of Chile lives the golden conger eel," wrote Chilean poet Pablo Neruda in a simple verse that leaves the real poetry for... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
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