There are many places that should a foreigner tourist visit in Santiago. To begin, I think it´s important to visit historical places such as the Palacio de la Moneda and the old part of Santiago, like the Plaza de Armas. Also museums even though appear to be very boring.
So, the five places that I recommend are:
Santa Lucia Hill. Located in the heart of the city, an interesting place to visit, as it was here that the Spanish encountered the natives when they came to this valley. At the top of the hill you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city and admire the Andes, especially in winter, when snowfall.
The Chascona. A visit to the house where the renowned poet and writer Pablo Neruda, reveals the unique world where lived the remarkable Nobel Prize of Literature. Its name "The Chascona" was placed by an allusion to the hair of a Neruda's secret love. "Chascona" is used synonymously with the word "disheveled" in Chile. A very entertaining place.
Metropolitan Zoo. Located in the Metropolitan Park of Santiago. Ideal to watch and meet the endemic animals of Chile, since it has special section for these animals: black-necked swans, condors of the Andes, pudú and the Chilean flamingo are for example some of them. They are also the inevitable elephants, lions and monkeys that make it an educational and entertaining trip.
Barrio Bellavista. For tourists this is the right place to shop and have fun. There are lapislázuli jewelry, art galleries, museums, theaters and many restaurants. At night you can also visit many places to have fun dancing and listen live music.
Central Market. Located south of the Mapocho river,is a rather striking, which allows foreigners to know more about the culture of our country. There are restaurants specializing in seafood, famous for it rich flavor, and they say also, by other effects! ahaha!
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June 7, 2010 at 5:02 PM
There are many places that should a foreigner tourist visit in Santiago. To begin, I think it´s important to visit historical places such as the Palacio de la Moneda and the old part of Santiago, like the Plaza de Armas. Also museums even though appear to be very boring.
So, the five places that I recommend are:
Santa Lucia Hill. Located in the heart of the city, an interesting place to visit, as it was here that the Spanish encountered the natives when they came to this valley. At the top of the hill you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city and admire the Andes, especially in winter, when snowfall.
The Chascona. A visit to the house where the renowned poet and writer Pablo Neruda, reveals the unique world where lived the remarkable Nobel Prize of Literature. Its name "The Chascona" was placed by an allusion to the hair of a Neruda's secret love. "Chascona" is used synonymously with the word "disheveled" in Chile. A very entertaining place.
Metropolitan Zoo. Located in the Metropolitan Park of Santiago. Ideal to watch and meet the endemic animals of Chile, since it has special section for these animals: black-necked swans, condors of the Andes, pudú and the Chilean flamingo are for example some of them. They are also the inevitable elephants, lions and monkeys that make it an educational and entertaining trip.
Barrio Bellavista. For tourists this is the right place to shop and have fun. There are lapislázuli jewelry, art galleries, museums, theaters and many restaurants. At night you can also visit many places to have fun dancing and listen live music.
Central Market. Located south of the Mapocho river,is a rather striking, which allows foreigners to know more about the culture of our country. There are restaurants specializing in seafood, famous for it rich flavor, and they say also, by other effects! ahaha!
Dani,
I agree with you I love the market!
regards
miss