About Viña del Mar

🗺️ Conference venue

The Conference venue for ICLL-2026 is the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Campus Sausalito, located in Viña del Mar, Chile. The campus is situated in a central area of the city, with easy access to hotels, restaurants, and cultural attractions.

Viña del Mar is a coastal city known as La Ciudad Jardín (“The Garden City”), offering a welcoming environment for both academic exchange and leisure. The venue is well connected to Santiago and the international airport, making it convenient for both national and international participants. Also, it is only a few minutes away by car or public transportation from Valparaíso, the capital of Chile’s Fifth Region. Valparaíso is world‑famous for its cosmopolitan character, for hosting one of the most important ports in South America, and for being recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Venue Address

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Facultad de Filosofía y Educación

Campus Sausalito

El Bosque 1290, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Chile

How to get here

✈️ Arriving in Chile

For international attendees, please consult Chile’s official immigration service for details on entry requirements and temporary stay permits. You can find updated information here: Permanencia Transitoria permit | SERMIG
International arrivals land at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago. This airport is Chile’s main hub, with direct connections to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Allow time for customs and immigration. If arriving late, consider an overnight stay in Santiago before traveling onward.

🚍 From Santiago to Viña del Mar

By bus: From Santiago International Airport (SCL), take the Centropuerto or TurBus Aeropuerto shuttle to Pajaritos Metro Station (20–30 minutes). At Pajaritos, long‑distance buses to Viña del Mar depart every 15–20 minutes, operated by Pullman Bus, TurBus, Condor Bus, and others. The journey takes about 2 hours and is one of the most convenient and budget‑friendly ways to reach the conference venue.
By car: Via Route 68, approximately 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic.
By taxi/private transfer: Convenient door‑to‑door service, though more expensive.

Once in Viña del Mar, moving around the city is simple. Visitors can easily use Uber and other ride‑hailing services, as well as the city’s public transportation system (buses, colectivos, and metro). These options make it convenient to reach hotels, restaurants, beaches, and the conference venue.

Staying in Viña del Mar

This is a list of recommended hotels in Viña del Mar:

Hotel Ankara (7 minutes without traffic / 30-minute walk from Sausalito Campus).
Best Western Marina del Rey Hotel (10 minutes without traffic / 40-minute walk from Sausalito Campus).
LRH Hotel (formerly Gala Hotel - 8 minutes without traffic / 35-minute walk from Sausalito Campus).
Hotel Oceanic (9 minutes without traffic / 54-minute walk from Sausalito Campus)
Hotel Albamar (7 minutes without traffic / 30-minute walk from Sausalito Campus).
Hotel Agora (8 minutes without traffic / 30-minute walk from Sausalito Campus).
Novotel (7 minutes without traffic / 25-minute walk from Sausalito Campus).
Hotel Diego de Almagro (10 minutes without traffic / 40-minute walk from Sausalito Campus).
Sheraton Miramar Hotel & Convention Center (20 minutes without traffic / 1-hour walk from Sausalito Campus).

In addition to hotels, many visitors choose to stay in Airbnb rentals in Viña del Mar and Valparaíso. Options range from private apartments near the beach to family homes in residential neighborhoods.

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