We found Vina del Mar full of down-market people whereas Renaca was a really nice place, and certainly more upmarket than Vina. It is the complete opposite of Vina del mar - upmarket shops, nice streets, it's a place to stay and enjoy rather than Vina del mar which is a place to leave as quickly as possible. The beach... More

I can't imagine living in Viña - it tries to be a bit like Miami, but doesn't quiet succeed. But, if living in Viña means I'm 'that' much closer to Reñaca then sign me up! Such a beautiful beach. Some of the best people watching along the coast, very friendly locals, good food, cheap beer, and the body surfing's not... More

Just a little north of the busy city of Vina Del Mar, Renaca is a quieter town just a short drive away. We stayed our last 2 nights in Chile here and enjoyed every minute of the breaking waves hitting the coast line. More

there weren't argentinians in summer who just ruin the whole place without any mannners and drinking cheep beer wherever they can.it id prohibited but these shirt-less crowds dont care . i understand why nobody likes them (i personally have nothing againbst them,i just would make visa necessary to enter into my country before besmirching it:))) renaca has the nicest ocean... More

Take a micro to Reñaca (5 min away from Viña) and walk the beach and the downtown. The town is lovely and high-standard: elegant stores, fancy streets and buildings. Highly recommended when coming to Viña del Mar. More

We walked from Vina to Renaca, the walk itself was very pleasant and close to Renaca there are some lovely ocean views and beaches in coves along the shore. The town itself didn't have a lot that was notable, it was pleasant but if it weren't for the beaches I wouldn't think to visit. Also, the main beach in front... More

If you are a person who is used to going to the beach, you will find it nothing special. The tour people were nice (Rodotur) but we wouldn´t go there again. Once is enough. More