Jet Setting to Vina del Mar
Prior to today's event, PokerNews' Lynn Gilmartin took the liberty of writing a Jet Set on Vina del Mar. In it, she focuses on some of the fun things to do, and explains a bit about the city:
"Viña del Mar, which is Spanish for 'vineyard by the sea,' is referred to by the locals as simply 'Viña.' It’s located approximately 90 minutes west of Santiago and is one of the biggest resort beach towns on the South American Pacific coast, making it a popular stop for American and Canadian cruisers."
"Some call Viña del Mar the Chilean version of California’s Laguna Beach thanks to its popularity amongst surfers, or Florida’s Miami thanks to the beachside nightlife. It’s also known as the 'Garden City' with its spring-like climate all year round, along with 13 sandy beaches offering crystal clear Pacific Ocean waters."
Language: Spanish
Weather: average high of 71°F (22°C)
Currency: Peso (CLP). USD $1 = CLP 493 (approx)
Voltage: 220 volts