2 Best Places to Shop in Viña del Mar, The Central Coast

Viña's main shopping strip is Avenida Valparaíso between Cerro Castillo and Plaza Vergara, where wide sidewalks accommodate throngs of mostly local shoppers. Stores here sell everything from shoes to cameras, and there are also sidewalk cafés, bars, and restaurants.

For one-stop shopping, locals head to the mall. Espacio Urbano, on the north end of town, is a longtime favorite.