- Address: Viña del Mar, Región de Valparaíso, Chile.
The fascinating places of Chile are not hidden from the eyes of tourists, but, on the contrary, are on display. Many of them can be seen completely free of charge, just strolling through the streets. This is the prospect of La Marina, delineating the coast of the Pacific Ocean.
La Marina Avenue - description
Many tourists come to the town of Viña del Mar to enjoy the resort life. Approaching it, they are already beginning to get acquainted with the settlement, because the La Marina prospect connects two completely different cities - Viña del Mar and Valparaiso . Throughout the road, travelers are greeted by hotels, luxurious outside and inside. Prospectus stands out not only the creations of human hands, nature also tried to create a picturesque landscape.
What can you see along the way?
- La Marina Prospect is one of the longest streets in the city, and also one of the most spectacular. At the very beginning of the journey, tourists are greeted by the famous floral clock, which hints at the destination of Viña del Mar. This unspoken business card of the city and the avenue was established in 1962. The design was developed by local experts, and the mechanism was assembled and brought from Switzerland. The diameter of the dial is almost 3 m, it is unique because it works in the ground.
- La Marina Avenue is an ideal place for the location of this castle. This is the castle of Wolf , named after the first owner. Everyone who has gathered at the resort or came to see the famous street, visit it. In combination with the surrounding landscape, the architecture of the building makes a strong impression.
- La Marina Avenue is the shortest way to the Caleta-Abarca beach , which is the most comfortable and attractive for tourists. Nearby are the most interesting places of Viña del Mar, so this street will be the way to learn about Chilean culture. Each tourist has a unique opportunity to visit not only Castilio Ross, but also the summer palace of the presidents of Chile .
How to get to the avenue?
The nearest city from which come to Viña del Mar on the Avenue of La Marina is Valparaiso . In this direction, bus transport runs regularly, so you do not need to book a seat. Even the underground metro works, but its speed of travel can spoil all the pleasure from the surrounding landscape. The advantage is that the metro in Viña del Mar can be reached too quickly. The third option is to rent a car and get there.