Overview
Reñaca is the youth center of the Viña del Mar commune and Valparaíso, drawing crowds of young people and tourists, especially from Argentina and Santiago, during the summer months of January and February. The town is famous for its energetic nightlife scene along Avenida Borgoño, with numerous bars, discos, and restaurants catering to the party crowd.
Beach · Day Trips · Festivals · Nature · Nightlife
Before you go
Activities
Beach and nightlife on Avenida Borgoño in summer; Gómez Carreño Natural Park for nature year-round; rugby sevens tournament in January.
Seasonality
Peak season is January-February when the town is packed with visitors from Santiago and Argentina. Off-season means fog, emptiness, and closed businesses.
Transport
Buses run from Plaza de Armas in Viña del Mar; journey takes about 15 minutes. Renting a car is an alternative for flexibility exploring the coast.
