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Santiago Quick Guide / Jul, 24
Santiago may not enjoy the fame of other South American destinations such as Buenos Aires or Rio, but the city deserves at least few days’ exploration as part of a larger Chilean or South American itinerary. There’s plenty to see, do and — maybe most importantly — eat, and the city’s setting against the jagged […]
Day 8: Chilean Cooking and Puppets / Jun, 28
High temp: 50, partly sunny; Low: 32 We had a leisurely start this morning. The hostal people felt guilty about all the problems we’ve been having with hot water, the Internet, and our door lock breaking (yeah), so they made us coffee and a simple breakfast. (They’re also supposed to do my laundry for me […]
Day 7: Isla Negra / Jun, 27
High temperature: 50, low: 40 Today we went to one of three houses that Chilean national hero Pablo Neruda maintained. Neruda is best known today as a poet, but he also had a day job — as a diplomat. In 1971, he won the Noble Prize. Busy guy.
Day 6: Valparaiso / Jun, 26
High temperature: 62, low temperature: 36 Last summer, Dan and I met a Chilean architect doing a residency in Cleveland. We contacted him before our trip, and although he now lives in Vancouver, Canada, his sister lives in Vina del Mar, the next town up the coast from Valparaiso. The architect put us in touch […]