Marina del Sol

In the city of Talcahuano you can find the Marina del Sol casino for when you’re looking for some slots and card play and a session or two of bingo. There are a few good things to do here aside from the casino. To get a heads up on the history of the area, there’s several museums you can visit, like the Museum of History itself or the Gallery of History. For art and architecture try the Art Museum of Concepcion, the convent of San Francisco and the convent of La Merced. When the thrill of gambling at the casino isn’t enough, catch the horse races at Club Hipico de Concepcion.

gaming

The casino has 996 video and classic slot machines and video poker terminals across its 80,000 sq ft gaming floor. There’s an additional 50 table games as well. When you’ve had your fill of slots and cards, try a session of bingo in the 336 seat bingo parlour. The casino has its own dining facilities and also runs live entertainment events. The casino also has a player rewards card so be sure to get your free membership so you can begin reaping rewards from your first moment of play.

Hotel/Accommodations

The Sonesta Hotel Concepcion has 120 rooms coming in standard, executive and jr. suite and come equipped with 36” lcd tvs, wi-fi access and individual climate control. The hotel is 2 miles from the Carriel Sur Airport and facilities on site include a restaurant, internet café, fitness centre, bar, swimming pool, and of course, the casino. Guests at the hotel can also enjoy 24 hr room service.

Dining

Dine at Equilon in the Sonesta Hotel Concepcion, with their 2 lunch menus. The less expensive is a lighter buffet, while the second is a more complete buffet. The buffet runs from Monday to Friday, with a special Sunday family buffet. If you choose to dine at the casino, look for Marina Restaurant, also serving buffet meals. Other options include Rojo Vivo with its selection of cut meats, and Sabor a Campo when you’re looking for Chilean cuisine. Aletrnately, walk around town finding your own new favourite eatery or take advantage of the hotel's 24 hr room service.

Attractions/NightLife

The casino runs live entertainment so be sure to ask about their events calendar. For karaoke, head to Superb Bar. Participate or root for your favourite contenders. Both the hotel and casino have bars when you’re just looking to unwind with your favourite cocktail. When you’re walking around the city, there’s several attractions to see depending on what you’re looking for. For museums, there’s the Museum of Natural History or the Art History Museum of Concepcion. For architecture, visit the convents of La Merced and San Francisco or the campus of Universidad de Concepcion. For the nature enthusiasts be sure to visit Salto Del Laja with its waterfall, or head to Parque Nacional Laguna del Laja with the Antuco Volcano. If you’d like to catch a horse race, go over to Club Hipico de Concepcion.

Rewards/Deals

The casino uses the Club MDS card. Get your free card and talk to staff about benefits associated with being a member. Remember to ask about live concerts as well as bingo session times.