48 hrs - Santiago or Valparaiso?

[ALadyNCal]

We will have 48 hrs post cruise. I am trying to decide whether to book hotel rooms in Valparaiso or Santiago?

Any suggestions?

Should we tour Valparaiso and then head to Santiago for the two nights?

I would hate to split it up and have one night in each place -- but would consider it.

Thanks.

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[Bill S]

ALady: having been to both cities recently, I would consider your first option: spend the first day in Valparaiso/Vina del Mar and motor over to Santiago for tow nights. As nice as Valparaiso and Vina del Mar are, I think you can see most everything in one day there. Santiago is a much larger city. This is just my opinion-hope you get more opinions to help you decide.

Bill S
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[moai]

Go to Santiago.

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Vina Del Mar is a nice option too, its a resort type town next to Valparaiso.

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