Although winter is quite mild in this part of Chile we are of course happy that spring is in the air. Here are 3 spring things we personally enjoy.

1. Get involved in an asado. This Chilean way of barbecue is a true social experience.

2. Install yourself on the playa San Mateo, Valparaiso’s only city beach. Feel how freezing cold the sea still is this time of the year and stroll on to Caleta El Membrillo to indulge yourself in seafood. to get to San Mateo, hop on a bus that goes to Aduana and Playa Ancha. Or just walk 15 minutes from the harbour, following the coast at your right hand side.

3. Stroll or bike along the coastline in Viña. Take any bus going to Viña and ask for the casino. In front of the casino starts a beautiful beachwalk that takes you along the coast to Las Salinas. From there you can hop back on any bus to Valparaiso. You can also start your walk closer to Valparaiso: from Baron metro station, cross the railroad and walk towards the sea, from here you can follow the coastline on a very quiet and nice walkway and even see some sea-lions. The path ends at Caleta Portales, where you can take the metro back to Valpo or to Viña del Mar.