Local Events

by Gonzalo Mena It took me some time to focus the camera and be able to take a good picture of the shiny lights decorating the stores and restaurants on Cerro Alegre. Not only because I’m an amateur photographer, but … Continue reading

by Gonzalo Mena It is undeniable that Chile’s main port city, Valparaíso, has a certain something,what the french call that “je ne sais quoi.” The intricate roads up the hill, the amazing sightseeing with ships and boats in the bay, the … Continue reading

by Gonzalo Mena For those of you who have already visited Valparaíso, you know that aside from the culture and sightseeing, there is one other thing that draws tourists and residents alike to its small venues and shops: the food! Valparaíso … Continue reading

Universidad Viña del Mar will launch its first junior soccer tournament for foreign students on Saturday, July 2 at the Marcelo Salas´ soccer fields in Viña del Mar. The championship, set to imitate Copa América, will have students represent their … Continue reading

Sunday, May 29, Chile celebrates el Día del Patrimonio Cultural or Cultural Heritage Day.  Throughout the country, sites of historical and cultural significance will open their doors to the public with a series of free events and tours. Below are … Continue reading

Viña del Mar will host races for various age groups on Sunday to close out “Mes del Mar” or “Sea Month.” The run, beginning at the old Escuela de Armamentos, hopes to attract around 2,000 participants. Starting at 9 a.m., … Continue reading

by Felipe Carmona The play “Falso” or “False” will show the remainder of this month at the performing arts college of the Universidad de Valparaíso. The work deals with the relationship between truth and the misrepresentation of facts, where tolerance is … Continue reading

by Felipe Carmona Tornamesa Puerto de Artes (TPA) will offer diverse activities like workshops, theatre functions and music for every Sunday in May. The initiative comes at the expense of the Centro Cultural Teatro Container, together with a group of … Continue reading

Even though Mother’s Day already passed on Sunday, May 8, Viña del Mar is still celebrating. Friday, May 13, the municipality will host a free concert for the city’s mother by Chilean singer Luis Jara. The show will start at … Continue reading

by Felipe Carmona A huge list of culture events is now available for the public this month in the DuocUC´s Centro del Turismo y el Patrimonio, located in the Luis Cousiño building in Valparaíso. To celebrate the center’s opening month, … Continue reading