Chile🇨🇱 | festivalsFestival Internacional de la Canción de Viña del MarQuinta Vergara amphitheater, Gaviota trophies, the Monstruo crowd, six televised nights | things to do and best time to go

Central Viña del Mar, around Plaza Vergara and the streets near the Quinta Vergara, is the smartest area for backpackers. You can walk to the amphitheater after dark, the Metro Valparaíso station is close, and plenty of other travelers stay here, so finding people to share a night out is easy. Evening streets stay lit and busy during the festival.

Valparaíso, about 15 minutes away by train, is the alternative. Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción have the strongest hostel scene, with social rooftops and a young crowd, and rooms cost less than in Viña. Return trains and colectivos run late but thin … read more 👉

Central Viña del Mar, around Plaza Vergara and the streets near the Quinta Vergara, is the smartest area for backpackers. You can walk to the amphitheater after dark, the Metro Valparaíso station is close, and plenty of other travelers stay here, so finding people to share a night out is easy. Evening streets stay lit and busy during the festival.

Valparaíso, about 15 minutes away by train, is the alternative. Cerro Alegre and Cerro Concepción have the strongest hostel scene, with social rooftops and a young crowd, and rooms cost less than in Viña. Return trains and colectivos run late but thin out after the shows, so plan your ride back. Reñaca is quieter and pricier, better for beach days than for solo socializing.