Palacio Rioja
A French neoclassical mansion completed in 1907, now a decorative arts museum that preserves the salons, ballroom and gardens of early 20th-century high society.
Palacio Rioja was built after the 1906 earthquake by Spanish banker Fernando Rioja, and it is a landmark of Viña del Mar. It is now the municipal decorative arts museum. The ground floor keeps the original hall, dining room, ballroom and study, displaying furniture, porcelain and chandeliers of the period to show what life was like for the upper class. The garden outside is free to enter and is often used for wedding photos. The palace occasionally hosts concerts, and it can be visited together with the nearby Museo Fonck.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Fonck Museum
- Viña del Mar Beachfront
- Muelle Vergara
- Casino Municipal de Viña del Mar
- Quinta Vergara
- Castillo Wulff
- Flower Clock
- Reñaca Beach