Viña del Mar, also known locally as La Ciudad Jardín ("Garden City" in Spanish), is a growing coastal city in central Chile, in the (Valparaíso Region), best known as a tourist and beach destination (with multiple beaches including Reñaca, Las Salinas, Miramar, Casino, and others). One of its key attractions include a gambling casino and a yearly music festival (Festival de la Canción ). The city also hosts a yearly ATP tennis tournament in clay courts.
Viña del Mar is located some 110 km north-east from Santiago de Chile (less than two-hours' drive), and borders with the port of Valparaíso to the south.
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