CHILE
After witnessing the natural exuberance of Rio de Janeiro or vibrating with the explosive personality of Buenos Aires, Santiago may not be an impressive city at a first glance.
Yet, there is still a lot of nice things to discover in the streets of the capital and even the most oblivious can feel the politeness and corteous manners of the Santiaguinos. And, in terms of the most charming hostels, the gold medal goes unequivocally to Santiago!
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La Casa Roja hostel |
We found accommodation in Barrio Brasil, where the colonial architecture of the buildings confer the mark of distinction and timeless elegance to the streets of this neighborhood.
The first hostel where we stayed at was wondrous. It was a palace-style mansion of the 19th century, with ornamented walls and high ceilings, wonderful communal spaces, and a convenient swimming pool and jacuzzi. For less than 10 euro per night we were able to relax and enjoy the beauty of a place that surely is able to make a couple of luxury hotels jealous…
The second hostel was a sophisticatedly decorated mansion of the beginning of the 20th century, Art Nouveau style, where comfortable, spacious bedrooms had lovely balconies overlooking the street.
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Palacio de La Moneda, the Presidential Palace |
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Chalk painting portrait of Madonna at the entrance of the Cathedral, in Plaza de las Armas |
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Cerro Santa Lucia, where the founding ceremony of the city took place in 1889 |
We met kind people and heard some of their interesting life stories. Wandered in downtown among busy crowds of Santiaguinos and learned more about Chile’s History and culture. Went to a craftwork street market and admired the joyful colors of their artworks. Rambled in Parque Metropolitano, considered to be the lung of Santiago and one of the biggest urban parks in the world, and relaxed in the cool shadow of its ancient trees.
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Girls on a llama and a horse in Parque Metropolitano |
After taking the Park’s old funicular to ascend Cerro San Cristobal, we enjoyed in the quietness of its summit a panoramic view of this nice, flat metropolis of the extreme South America flanked by the wonderful snowy Andean peaks and blessed by a radiant summer sun...
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Eu, a Sani! Estou em Roterdao, em casa da Matilde, a curtir um fim-de-semana e a matar saudades!
Este comentario agora e para os dois. Vai chamar o Xanoca, por favor. Ja esta?! Adoramos ter noticias vossas. As fotos sao brutais e nota-se que estao mesmo felizes. Facam amigos por esse mundo fora, para nos podermos ir a seguir! Beijocas Sani e Matilde
Parabens Ariana!! Ja vi que estao em grande nesta America Latina cheia de sitios incriveis!
Continuo no Mexico, assim que se vieram ca para cima avisem.
Beijos e abracos,
Rodrigo Graca Moura
Saludos Xano e Ariana,
Directamente dos Alpes e com uns dias de atraso, um beijinho de Parabéns da Carole e do Beco e da Andreia e do Ricardo. Tivemos uma semaninha de ski à maneira. Bjs e Abr.
PARABÉNS MINHA QUERIDA!!! Atrasados, mas cheios de carinho para ti!!!
Eu e o Duarte vamos para aí em Novembro, já comprámos a viagem de avião e preparamos a mochila, aqui vamos nós!!!! Diz-me onde dormiram em Buenos Aires! Diz-me qual o melhor email para te/vos escrever. Preciso/quero as vossas dicas!
Beijinhos, muitos.
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