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Reñaca
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Reñaca for beach, park and nightlife; stay only if you want a beach base.
Reñaca is a small beach town north of Viña del Mar, popular in summer for its beach, bars and the Gómez Carreño Natural Park. It is a day‑trip from Viña or Santiago, with most attractions within walking distance.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CLP
- Best months
- Jan–Feb (peak summer) and Dec (festive atmosphere)
- avoid Jun–Aug (cold, fog, low tourist activity)
- Airport
- SCL
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Chile ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Chile's National Migration Service or a Chilean consulate; keep the entry slip or digital record you receive.
- Chile ↗Torres del Paine: campsites and refugios on the W and O treks must be booked in advance, and the park requires an entry ticket bought ahead; check the official park (CONAF) channels.
- Chile ↗Chile strictly controls food imports: declare fruit, meat, dairy, seeds and honey on arrival, or throw them away before customs.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Reñaca133 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Reñaca, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Chilean peso (CLP, $).Chile-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEntel, Movistar, WOM and Claro sell prepaid SIMs; foreign phones may need IMEI registration after a period — check.Chile-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in most cities; boil or filter in rural areas and on treks.Chile-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% suggested on the bill; you may decline.Chile-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Chile-wide
- SafetyReñaca is safe for tourists; main issues are crowded beaches in summer and occasional petty theft, so keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsPaper in the bin in older buildings; bus terminals charge.Chile-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 131 ambulance · 132 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany businesses close on 18–19 September; Sunday trading is limited in small towns.Chile-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Main airport for Viña del Mar and Reñaca, about 1 h 15 min by car).
- Getting aroundWalk or bike along Avenida Borgoño; buses run from Viña del Mar Plaza de Armas to Reñaca (≈15 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféCLP 1,200–2,000
- BeerBeer (draft)CLP 1,500–2,500
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Viña ↔ ReñacacheckCLP 1,200
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCLP 8,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCLP 35,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCLP 60,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CLP 12,000 · Mid CLP 24,000 · High CLP 40,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SCL Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (Main airport for Viña del Mar and Reñaca, about 1 h 15 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Jul
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Aug
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Sep
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Dec–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jul (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Reñaca: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Jul
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Aug
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Sep
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or bike along Avenida Borgoño; buses run from Viña del Mar Plaza de Armas to Reñaca (≈15 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Viña del Mar
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Bus from Viña Plaza de Armas to Reñaca (≈15 min) or drive
Combine beach time with Viña’s promenade and casino.
Concón
goDoor to door: ≈20 min each way
Continue north on Avenida Borgoño, 5 km (3.1 mi) by bus or carContinue north on Avenida Borgoño, 3.1 mi (5 km) by bus or car
Quiet beach and surf spots.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Viña del Mar hotels
Closest major accommodation; 15‑min drive or bus to Reñaca.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CLP 12,000–18,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- CLP 18,000–30,000 excl. bed
- High
- CLP 30,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 1 night × CLP 12,000 | CLP 24,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CLP 24,000 | CLP 48,000 |
| Bus Viña ↔ Reñaca (round trip)2 × CLP 1,200 · check | CLP 2,400 |
| Bike rental (full day)2 × CLP 2,000 · check | CLP 4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CLP 7,800 |
| Trip total≈ CLP 43,100 per person per day, bed included | CLP 86,200 |
2026 estimate in Chilean pesos; flights and long‑distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | CLP 1,200–2,000 |
| Empanada (Mauricio) | CLP 800–1,200 |
| Beer (draft) | CLP 1,500–2,500 |
| Bus ticket Viña ↔ Reñacacheck | CLP 1,200 |
| Bike rental (day)check | CLP 2,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Off‑season the town is quiet and often foggy; plan beach time accordingly.
- Summer crowds can make the beach very busy; arrive early for a spot.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Ambulance
- 131
- Fire
- 132
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police133
- Ambulance131
- Fire132
Embassy
US consulate in Santiago; nearest Chilean police station in Viña del Mar.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Viña → Reñaca bus: about CLP 1,200, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-KOOL-peh)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRA-thee-as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah?)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyo?)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR con tar-HEH-ta?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Reñaca. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–Feb (peak summer) and Dec (festive atmosphere) · avoid Jun–Aug (cold, fog, low tourist activity) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bus‑ticket field for Viña ↔ Reñaca (≈CLP 1,200, check).
- Add a bike‑rental option (≈CLP 2,000 per day, check).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Reñaca
- secondaryWikivoyage: Reñaca, revision 5207642 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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