Palacio Rioja
Palacio Rioja
4.5
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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A Chilean mansion restored as a museum and movie theater.
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Julie C
Vina del Mar, Chile100 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Beautifully preserved mansion in the heart of Viña. A must-see for anyone who likes decorative arts museums. They have concerts and events throughout the year, and also a nice coffee shop with outdoor seating under the trees.
Written February 4, 2023
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MALCOLM POTTER
Madrid, Spain59 contributions
Oct 2022
Beautiful place to enjoy a walk and take pictures! We went on a Saturday after 6pm and he was available to be in the gardens until approx 7.30pm. Anyway, I recommend checking the schedule to visit it.
Very nice place, very well maintained and admission is free.
Very nice place, very well maintained and admission is free.
Written November 18, 2022
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ElisabethSoares
Rio de Janeiro, RJ1,488 contributions
Jan 2012 • Family
The Palacio Rioja is an elegant century-old french-style palace with lovely gardens. Built by Alfredo Azancot for banker Fernando Rioja in 1906. It has belonged to the local municipal authorities since 1956, and now houses an environmental museum and a cinema.
Written July 4, 2012
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kerryblue57
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada20 contributions
A Belle Epoque gem in a lush garden with palm trees.
We were very lucky when entering the grounds of the Rioja Palace to meet Marta, one of the docents. She informed us that the Palace would re-open after lunch and she promised us a tour in English.
We returned after lunch and Marta did indeed provide a thorough tour of all of the rooms on the main level. The Palace was a surprising gem from the Belle Epoque and everything functional was made to be beautiful, and nothing ugly was visible. The dining room has a balcony for musicians, but no stairway leading up. The musicians either climbed in from an outside window or up a ladder. The forced air heating was through subtle holes. Marta took great pride in recounting the interesting history of the building, and many anecdotes about the family who lived their and their descendants who still live in the area. Every room has multiple doors as the owners were concerned about earthquakes. Some rooms still require renovation to restore their original state after serving as civic offices.
The lower floor of the Palace houses a music school and hosts concerts from time to time, although today's musicians don't climb up a ladder.
Marta's affection and pride for the building and for Vina del Mar left us with precious memories.
We were very lucky when entering the grounds of the Rioja Palace to meet Marta, one of the docents. She informed us that the Palace would re-open after lunch and she promised us a tour in English.
We returned after lunch and Marta did indeed provide a thorough tour of all of the rooms on the main level. The Palace was a surprising gem from the Belle Epoque and everything functional was made to be beautiful, and nothing ugly was visible. The dining room has a balcony for musicians, but no stairway leading up. The musicians either climbed in from an outside window or up a ladder. The forced air heating was through subtle holes. Marta took great pride in recounting the interesting history of the building, and many anecdotes about the family who lived their and their descendants who still live in the area. Every room has multiple doors as the owners were concerned about earthquakes. Some rooms still require renovation to restore their original state after serving as civic offices.
The lower floor of the Palace houses a music school and hosts concerts from time to time, although today's musicians don't climb up a ladder.
Marta's affection and pride for the building and for Vina del Mar left us with precious memories.
Written May 10, 2009
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Khloe
Lake Toxaway, NC9 contributions
Jan 2021
The restoration of this century old building is commendable. We did not get to see much. What we saw, nice.
Written February 18, 2021
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Kath
Santiago, Chile23 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
I would recommend to visit this place.. The palace itself is nice to see and you get to learn the history about it.
Written January 28, 2019
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Enrique N
Vina del Mar, Chile6 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
You will be able to learn the history of Mr. Rioja, a succesful entrepreneur, the way he builted his palace according to european standards for his family housing and also have the opportunity to attend cultural activities like cine, concerts and book presentations.
The palace has been refurbished and is very well kept.
Thery is a nice coffe shop open to visitors.
The palace has been refurbished and is very well kept.
Thery is a nice coffe shop open to visitors.
Written August 6, 2018
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Elaine S
Rio de Janeiro, RJ129 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
I would recommend these visit for all who wants to know a piece of Viña Del Mar History! How one man can write his name in history just opening his house and family stuff.
The Palacio Rioja's guide is very gentle and can tell you everything about the family, The Palacio and Viña. Ask for a guided visit.
The Palacio Rioja's guide is very gentle and can tell you everything about the family, The Palacio and Viña. Ask for a guided visit.
Written August 14, 2017
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jennifermico
Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina80 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
The place is impressive and I highly recommend taking the guided tour to make the experience better. It's free and it's centrally located.
Written April 13, 2017
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Alice S
Auburn, AL25 contributions
Jun 2016
There are about six rooms open in this palace. Very beautifully restored. And, it is free! Take 30 minutes or so to see this. Also, the grounds are nice.
Written July 1, 2016
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michasepu
Maitencillo, Chile48 contributions
Hay cafeterÃa en el palacio?
Victor Hugo
Paine, Chile5 contributions
Si y muy buena
Palacio Rioja (Vina del Mar) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Palacio Rioja
- Palacio Rioja is open:
- Tue - Sun 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Tue - Sun 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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- Restaurants near Palacio Rioja:
- (0.02 mi) La Buena Vibra Cafe de Vina
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- (1.40 mi) Sazón Peruana
- (0.35 mi) Amici Pasta e Pizza