There are a number of banks located on Plaza Jose Francisco Vergara that will exchange American dollars and traveler’s checks.
The Tourist Information Center is on Marina Avenue at Libertad Bridge Corner (just off Plaza JF Vergara). It only provides information about Viña. The post office is located beside the Tourist Information Office.
Sernatur provides regional tourist advice for the Valparaíso region Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Calle Valparaiso 507, Of 305, Tel: (56)-32-268 4117, E-mail: infovalparaiso@sernatur.cl).
Most hotels provide free Internet but there are also several internet cafes located throughout the city. There are numerous pharmacies, especially on the main avenues.
There are several hospitals including Clínica Miraflores on Los Fresnos 276, Tel: (32) 670-897 and Clinica Reñaca, Anabaena 336, Tel: (32) 658-000.