Reñaca Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Beach

Beach, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  It's the beach, dude! Relax, watch people, sun bathe! 

Churros

Churros, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  It's like a sweet pasta filled with manjar (a sweet cream with chocolate or caramel flavor) and covered with sugar. It's very cheap. It's a typical snack in Latin America, although it may come in different shapes. 

Architecture 2

Architecture 2, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  The engineering work of this place is outstanding! They use elevators just like the traditional ones in Valparaíso. Really interesting. 

Architecture 1

Architecture 1, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  It's quite interesting to see how people built using the hills near the beaches, using terraces. They even use elevators (ascensores), just like the traditional ones in Valparaíso hills. It's something amazing! 

SUNSET!!

SUNSET!!, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  During summer, the sun goes down after 9:00 pm in this region. It is really worthy to postpone your dinner to watch it. In my opinion, one of the best things about Reñaca. 

Hotels  

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Hotels  

Hotel Los Ositos: Cheap Hotel

Hotel Los Ositos: Cheap Hotel, Reñaca

 vilip Says:   Few starts, but clean, organized, simple and close to the beach 

Hostal Doña Rosario: 100 meters from the beach

Hostal Doña Rosario: 100 meters from the beach, Reñaca

 vilip Says:   A bit expensive, but very close to the beach. You can hear the waves when you are in bed... 

Restaurants  

AFRICA: good inexpensive grill

AFRICA: good inexpensive grill, Reñaca

 hobie97224 Says:  this a nice off the path resteraunte that has a very inexpensive menue. The food is excellent and the beer cold and lots of it.I always set outside and the service was exceptional. the inside had the largest screen for showing of sports events but most of the time it was not... 

El Cangrejo Cojo: Eating Out

El Cangrejo Cojo: Eating Out, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  It's a "all you can eat" of sea food! At the price of CHL 5.990 (about US$ 11.00 in Dec. 2006) you can eat typical sea food. It seems to also have some Parrillada (South American barbecue).You can find Pisco Sour, a typical drink from Chile. It tastes...unique! :) 

La Ruccula: Dinner

La Ruccula: Dinner, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  Specialized in Sea Food. A must try is the Ceviche (sort of fumed fish with grains and lemon. It's a typical dish in the South American Pacific coast. I guess this one takes Mango and ginger too) and the Camarones con cebolla (shrimps with onions). All over Chile, you'll... 

Nightlife  

Pubs

Pubs, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  There are some nice pubs where Av. Central meets Av. Borgoño...You won't miss it.Some of them are full of foreign tourists, which can be nice, but it has many locals too. The pictures I took there are just too lousy to be posted, so you'll have to believe me :) There is one... 

Transportation  

Microbuses

Microbuses, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  In case your are not hosted in Reñaca or if you want to go to Viña, Valparaíso or Con Con from there, you could use the "Micros", the buses that are all around. The drivers are very patient and you can always ask if they are going the way you want to (just in case you... 

Shopping  

Zona de Ángeles: Souvenirs

Zona de Ángeles: Souvenirs, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  It has some nice crafts. A bit expensive, but the only one I found for sounvenirs. 

Local Customs  

Tipping

Tipping, Reñaca

 kiwigal_1 Says:  In Chile the standard tip in a restaurant is 10% which is sometimes added onto the bill but more often than not you need to leave behind on the table. If paying by credit card you can ask to add the tip to the bill and indicate the standard 10%. Do not tip taxis.If you drive... 

Dressing Code in the beach

Dressing Code in the beach, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  It was very nice to notice that people in Chile don't really care much about what you're wearing at the beach (well, if they do, they are very discreet), so it was nice, you feel more relaxed to realize that. After all, you are at the beach!Anyway, guys generally wear... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Reñaca waves

Reñaca waves, Reñaca

 vilip Says:  It is a bit disappointing to go to the beach and realize that you are not supposed to enter the water...All over the beach you'll find these signs that say that the sea is "Inappropriate for swimming". The waves are really strong and the life guard will propably whistle if... 

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  A bit expensive, but very close to the beach. You can hear the waves when you are in bed... 

 

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Reñaca

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 Reñaca is a large and wide beach located north of Viña del Mar. It is considered to be one of the coolest places to go during summer if you are in the region and you'll find from families to surfer...... 

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Renaca, Chile

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 As usual my job took my to this little coastal village just north of Valapriso, Chile. My hotel was just off the beach and the weather was bueatiful. Just a little early for summer, but there were... 

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Reñaca

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 Reñaca is a beach resort located in the Vth region of Chile, very close to Viña del Mar. The beaches near Reñaca are some of the most popular beaches in Chile. The beach front in summer gets very... 

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Reñaca: Vacation land for argentines!

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Reñaca. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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