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Santiago, Chile

Population 4.8 million

Dialing Code Country: 56 Area Code: 2

Electricity 220/240 VAC, three-pronged plugs

Major Industries manufacturing, textiles, footwear, copper production

Orientation The city is situated between the majestic Andes Mountains on the east and the Pacific coast on the west.

Did You Know? In 1863 the Campa?ia Church, with doors that opened inward, caught fire from a falling lamp, and 2,000 worshipers perished.

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Local Expert: EdwardS

Born and raised in Texas.  Howdy!  Growing up with the flavors of the Tex-Mex culture has greatly inspired me to travel through Latin America.  So far I have traveled to Costa Rica,...

 
May 10, 2008
Dining Review

El Orto Sitio

Nestled among art galleries and night clubs in Barrio Bellavista sits the restaurant, El Otro Sitio. The restaurant's menu is Peruvian based with Chilean influences. The atmosphere is welcoming and the wait staff are friendly. White table

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May 04, 2008
Local News

Barrio Patronato

For those who like to see the off beat parts of cities then Barrio Patronato is your kind of place in Santiago. To a Chilean, Patronato is the place where you would go to buy textiles. Just about every street in Patronato is lined with clothing shops. While to some this might sound like

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May 03, 2008
Dining Review

Patio Bellavista

A destination that can fill all of your needs in Santiago is Patio Bellavista. Here you will find food, drinks, souvenirs, art, travel agencies, a hotel, and live entertainment. Patio Bellavista sits in between the

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May 01, 2008
Dining Review

Parque Metropolitano Cerro San Cristobal

Any trip through Santiago would not be complete without a stop at Parque Metropolitano Cerro San Cristobal.  This is the largest park in Santiago and sits atop the second highest peak in Santiago.  The...

April 27, 2008
Dining Review

Mercado Central & Mercado Vega

Recently the Travel Channel personality Andrew Zimmern experienced Chile and all its food treasures.  You can read about Mr. Zimmern's experience in the Mercado Central...

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