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The Maipo River is the most important waterway in central Chile and offers some of the most exciting rapids in this part of the country. The guides are experienced in white water and are trained in first aid and rescue techniqu... more
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This beautiful plaza traces back to Pedro de Valdivia and the year 1541, constitutes the center of Santiago. In that era there was a protected area in the middle for guarding the arms. Its name was taken from the military and... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Ciccia* said
…´t that impressed but it was something I had to see. From there, I walked to the Plaza De Armas which… continue reading »
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Originally called Huelén - "damned" in Mapuche language- it was renamed in 1541 by conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, founder of Santiago. Its hillside started to be transformed in 1872, when plans to turn Santiago into a European... more
Real Travelers who've been here
Tracy and Scott said
…! We continued our walk to Cerro Santa Lucia, which is a small hill (650m), so a doddle compared to 5000m earlier… continue reading »
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Situated on the busy shopping avenue in Providencia, this friendly pub is most famous for its entrance: a traditional English phone box. For those homesick Brits in dire need of a taste of the isle, this is a perfect replica, b... more
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Calling itself a "park of the imagination," this museum offers children and adults the chance to play and learn at the same time. There are guided tours led by staff members, whose mission is to engage visitors in learning by d... more
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This nature reserve, just one hour outside Santiago, has picnic and camping areas and small conifer forests. The 14-kilometer pathways lead to the wide Cordillerano Valley and continue on up to the hanging glaciers of La Paloma... more
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This beautiful building was completed in 1715 for the Palace of the Rulers of Chile and it was constructed during Andrés de Ustáriz's time in office. Since 1820 it has served as the President of Chile's Palace. In 1882 at the b... more
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The first constructions built on this land presumably date back to the middle of the 17th century. During the 18th century they were reconstructed and enlarged. Today there is an exhibition of glass, furniture, silverware, pain... more
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One of Chile's governors, José Antonio Manso de Velasco, used to live in this beautiful colonial style home, which dates back to the year 1730, and whose large walls are painted in red. In the beginning of the Republic it was o... more
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This aesthetic-looking building was constructed between 1804 and 1807 by José Goycolea, a student of prominent architect JoaquÃn Toesca, and was originally intended as a palace for the Real Audiencia (a sort of local admin offi... more
Cerro Provincia Travel Experiences
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Up the Andes, Into the Wind - Or Die Trying
Uspallata, Argentina to Los Andes, ChileIn the morning, we set off on Route 7, scheduled to reach Chile by the next a... Continue reading »
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Santiago, Chile - Day 18 - 21
i´m usually not that bad in finding my way around but i had a bit of trouble looking for my hostel in Santiago. i must have walked by my... Continue reading »
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Cascada de las Animas
Cascade of the Spirit or Waterfall of the Spirit is the literal translation for Cascada de las Animas. How lovely and how much a departur... Continue reading »
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Santiago
12/18 after 13 hrs in the air and 14 waiting for flights arrived weather beautiful; sunny and warmtook tram in city park to top of mounta... Continue reading »
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I love Santiago!
I must admit that I had mixed feelings about Santiago initially. The air here is very polluted, so that must affect any judgement about i... Continue reading »
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