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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
Sanz Travels said
… was the Cerro Santa Lucia - Santa Lucia Hill, which was founded in 1541 by Pedro Valdiva… continue reading »
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Chilean architect Emilio Jequier designed this beautiful palace and museum to replicate the Petit Palais of Paris. The palace now houses the Fine Arts Museum, one of the most important in the country and the oldest in South Am... 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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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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This is the only pub in Santiago that offers the famous Guiness beer to its customers. On Friday nights, an Irish band provides entertainment. more
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Real Travelers who've been here
Sanz Travels said
… into santiago. Destination Esquela de Militar subway and w short but tri to the Parque Arauco shopping centre… continue reading »
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Located in the heart of Cerro San Cristóbal, this exspansive park covers a sloping area of 4.5 hectares and houses more than 160 species, from mammals and birds to reptiles. Native species like condors, pumas, pudus, black-nec... more
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Myra-World Explorer said
… activities: visit the Jardin Zoologico (zoo… continue reading »
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Situated on the main street of Providencia alongside many other restaurants, pubs and cafés, this traditional Chilean bar was opened in 1990 by the Cicali Genoese family. Popular with Chilean artists and intellectuals, as well... more
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It has been in the same spot since 1541, when Pedro de Valdivia made the plans of the city, though is has been destroyed numerous times by earthquakes. In 1745 the present building was modified and built by JoaquÃn Toesca using... 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
San Alfonso Travel Experiences
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Fiesta - The Pogues
Santiago July 2, 2007 6 hours before my flight homeSo this is it folks, the last posting from the road. It´s just amazing to... Continue reading »
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Santiago Dreaming
Dressed all in white a piper played to us on a hill in the centre of Santiago. He had come from El Bolson, the farming and hippie communi... Continue reading »
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"South America Summary - Highs and Lows"
Favourite photo? Nick: Squinting 'Booby'. Marissa: So many to choose from...hummingbird flying, Brazilian flag and us lying dow... Continue reading »
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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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Welcome to South America
So yes I finally arrived in South America which is the def the part of the trip I´ve been looking forward to most and I´m sure it wont di... Continue reading »
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