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I'm coming into the port in Valparaiso on the 14th of March. I need a taxi from the port to the Marriott in Santigo. How much should it cost and is it safe. Thank you
cabs, i know little about. but buses, it only takes about 1-2 hrs to arrive. If you do decide to get a cab, just to let you know, they pick up other passengers along the way. This makes your ride cheaper.
from VT memeber frankcanfly
Getting to Valparaiso from Santiago could hardly be be easier - or cheaper. Buses leave every 15 minutes from the Terminal San Borja, near the Central Station and the one and a half hour journey costs only $7. Seats are allocated, the buses are clean, very comfortable with reclining seats , seem to be properly maintained and are bang on time - we were so impressed.
There are several companies operating this route, all charge the same fare and would appear to offer the same efficient service.
Safe taxis can be caught at the ship terminal where there are help desks for tours and transport. There are shared vans as well (cost per person). These are worth it for doing a tour on the way, but with two people the cost will be about the same as a private taxi. A private taxi to the Marriott, which is the top end of Santiago, could cost anywhere from US$120 to US$160 per car.
NOTE: These taxis do not stop for other passengers! That is a colectivo and only for local transport within the Valparaíso/Viña del Mar area.
The bus option is a lot cheaper but less safe and not a good idea with more than one suitcase. There are no porters at bus stations and petty theft is common.
If you are interested you could get in contact with winetoursvalparaiso.com.
I did a trip with Michael and expat from London. michael@winetoursvalparaiso.cl
Take a taxi from the ship to the bus terminus. That should not cost more than say US$3. From there you can take a bus. The busses are clean and modern. Use Turbus (Green) or Pullman (Orange) and you will be fine! Once in Santiago you can get another taxi to take you to the hotel. I guess around US$10. If you do not have a lot of luggage, you could take the metro. Simply go on the red line (Line 1) which passes the bus stations to the last station (Escuela Militar) and get a taxi from there. That should again not be more than 2 or 3 US$.
Just to note that the last station on line 1 of the metro is Los Dominicos not Escuela Militar. However, Escuela Militar is a better station for the Marriott. You would need the exit marked Los Militares where there is a small taxi rank. You may have to wait for a taxi. Do not try this option at rush hours.
Again, I do not think this is the safest option although it is a good deal cheaper than taking a private or shared transfer. Your call.
Sorry I was wrong, yes the Metro now goes to Los Dominicos. Just leave a city alone for 6 months and see what happens...
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Casaplanca the most important valley..
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Old Newspaper, one of the most important of Chile by that time, incredible building with an amazing architecture
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BARON 1906
LECHEROS 1906
LARRAIN 1909
POLANCO 1915
MONJAS 1912
MARIPOSAS 1904
FLORIDA 1906
ESPIRITU SANTO 1911
REINA VICTORIA 1902
CONCEPTION 1883
EL PERAL 1902
SAN AGUSTIN 1913
VILLA SECA 1907
CORDILLERA 1887
ARTILLERIA 1893
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