After a delightful three-day stay in Talca where we were treated with genuine Chilean hospitality, we took a bus trip to the popular coastal resort of Vina del Mar (known as the “Ciudad Jardin” or “Garden City”) and stayed overnight at the centrally located Hotel Ankara, which lies within walking distance of most area attractions and restaurants. During our stay, we enjoyed some wonderful meals and also visited El Castillo Wulff (Wulff Castle), a local landmark built in 1906 that overlooks the sea, and Museum of Archaeology and History Francisco Fonck, which features some fascinating artifacts, including shrunken heads, a mummy and an actual stone Moai statue from Easter Island out front. We had a great visit in Vina del Mar, but it was all too short!