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The Feria Artesanal Santa Lucía is one of the most visited points for buying handicrafts and jewelry in Santiago. Its central location makes it handy for almost every visitor, virtually every city bus passes in front of it, and a subway station is just half a block from it. Although nothing special from outside (there's always a huge commercial advertisement on top of its roof), inside is shaded and quiet, sheltered from rain in winter, with seats and a couple of snack shops. The compound is watched by private guards, and one can shop around relaxedly and check items with no hassles. In some shops, is possible to see crafters at work and/or have items made on demand.
Handicrafts of every kind, woollen and leather items, handmade bags, coloured glass bottles and glass handicraft, ponchos, jackets, hats, Andean and Mapuche musical instruments and crafts, photographs, prints (serigraphy), posters, music records, a wide range of jewelry (including piercings, but there are no shops to "install" such items in the fair), lapislazuli items (prices are slightly lower than in Bellavista, although variety is more limited), cacti, etc. There are also a few shops selling Peruvian and Ecuadorian handicrafts and clothing, which is brought from those countries by their owners, who are nationals of them, and that make a good chance to buy that production if you're not going there in your South American journey (but it is more expensive than in Ecuador or Peru)
It depends on what you are looking for; handmade clothing is slightly cheaper than in souvenir shops in the city centre, and lapislazuli items are about 10% cheaper than in Bellavista. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Alameda Bernardo O'Higgins 550Directions: Across the street in front of cerro Santa Lucia's main gate. Half a block upstreet from Santa Lucia subway station. Right at the curve where Carmen street detaches from Alameda.
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| | | | Parafernalia: Second-hand outdoor gear & clothing | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Chile has a permanent array of temptations for outdoor enthusiasts, but what to do if you are here, at the the very end of the World, and you're not with your outdoor gear? You can go to the specialized outdoor gear shops, but those can be quite expensive if you're on a tight budget, or you may not want to buy new items for a short trekking or climbing tour. So, you can check this second-hand outdoor gear shop for top-brand items (mainly clothing) carefully hand-picked by their owners (Maria Paz and John). Maria Paz speaks English, they don't accept credit cards (cash only, by now) but will take US dollars at the current day's rate. Their opening times are: MON-FRI from 1130 AM to 730 PM SAT from 1100AM to 300 PM, and 400 PM to 730 PM (lunch break: 300-400 PM)
Ski gear, ski pants and parkas, Gore-tex gear (parkas, pants, gaiters, windbreak jackets, etc.), balaclavas (fleece and polypropylene), gloves, fleece jackets, climbing accessories (magnesium pouches, sneakers, etc.), trekking boots (new). Most of the available offer comes from top-brand makers: Patagonia, Columbia, Löwe Alpine, The North Face, 10.5, Rei, O.R., etc.
Average cost of items is about 10-15% of that of the same items in mint state, bought somewhere else in Santiago, and quite cheap compared to the prices in the US or Europe (but remember: most things are used) Leave a Comment Theme: Sporting GoodsAddress: Huerfanos 1973B (near Plaza Brasil)Phone: (2) 696 9380Directions: On the southeast corner of Plaza Brasil, on Huerfanos St., 20 metres E from Av. Brasil, on the northern sidewalk (on your left, as you see the Andean range) (Picture by Tricuspide-forum member SiMeOn)
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