Vina del Mar

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Vina del Mar is the top destination in Chile for manicured seaside perfection. The perfect weather does present one problem though - how best to enjoy it. On one hand, you can head oceanside, walk the promenade, sunbathe and swim, grab some fresh seafood for lunch, and perhaps check out the giant flower clock or Wulff Castle, a Romantic seaside manor. The other option is to visit one of Viña del Mar green spaces to see why it’s nicknamed The Garden City. The Parque Quinta Vergara was originally the private residence of a 19th century Portuguese businessman, and his Venetian neo-Gothic palace (now an art museum) is still a striking attraction. Even more popular is the National Botanical Garden, a 400 hectare reserve where you can stroll shady paths to see some 3000 species of flora from around the world. Or just feed the ducks at the lagoon.