I've been in and around the dunes quite a few times during my stay and haven't seen anything like it previously. It's size is quite impressive and seems almost randomly placed. I would recommend to wear comfortable clothing (no high heels or tight clothing) especially for your 1st time as you could trip and tumble on the sand that honestly gets quite slippery sometimes.
If you visit I'd highly recommend going straight to the highest point(s) and then working your way down as the view from the top is pretty impressive (especially at night for the buildings lights). You get to see the ocean, the coastline, buildings, and more.
I'd also choose wisely how much activity you're planning on doing as if you go super down on the dunes (especially the middle part near the ocean) it can be pretty hard to get back up without running. Definitely a great place for a morning or late afternoon walk (especially...
Read moreFirstly, it's right across from a Lider (Chilean Walmart, where you can buy food and withdraw money from foreign cards. Secondly, it's gorgeous, and you can borrow a sandboard for only 1500 pesos (2 dollars at most) an hour. The sunset here is incredible, with the view of Viña and Valpo and the ocean all in one beautiful view. However, take your own trash bag here! There was trash on top of the dunes, it was sad and ridiculous! Maybe come here to watch the sunset and pick up some trash while you're at it - enjoy yourself and help clean up this...
Read moreIt was my first time trying sand surf and it was fund. Please be careful there is no place to rent a board during the week days. There are some people come with their vans to rent boards on weekends. We went on a Tuesday but we called them the day before and since we are more than 10 they came there just for us. It is by the shopping mall so you can buy some drinks and snacks from there. You can reach the mall from Valparaiso by minibus easily. Its about...
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