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The ceiling came from Belgium, they say - Santiago
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Mercado Central.: Experience a Tradition
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  • By petirrojo on November 2, 2004
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  • Fish Stall, Mercado Central - Santiago
    Fish Stall, Mercado Central
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    How can you not go to a place that is: A) a landmark, B) a place to check out the most unusual variety of fish you've ever seen in a market, C) sample that fish, and D) walk the aisles of a place so beloved that it was made into the setting for a telenovela (television program)? In short, you cannot miss it. As you enter, the touts will pitch their restaurants (several are housed in the building), and you'll immediately see the fishmongers slicing and dicing glossy, fresh fish. Wander around: there's more than fish here. You'll find poultry, fruits and vegetables, herbs, & more.

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  • Directions: Just few blocks walking from the Plaza de Armas, Santiago, Chile

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    Mercado Central.: El Mercado Central
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  • By mev1976 on June 18, 2004
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  • Is Santiago´s distinctive market. The current wrought - iron building dates from 1872. In additon to an appealing selection of fresh fruit, vegetables and fish, the market contains a number of restaurants rangign from modest to fine dining. A nice place to eat fresh sea food.

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  • Directions: Occupy an entire block bounded by san pablo, Puente, 21 de Mayo and Balmaceda Av.

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    Mercado Central.: Great place to have lunch
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  • By danielcv on May 22, 2004
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  • The ceiling came from Belgium, they say - Santiago
    The ceiling came from Belgium,
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    The Santiago central food market (Mercado Central) is an expectacular art noveau building that was supposedly designed to be a train station in the first place. The ceiling is all made of steel and was imported from Belgium and assembled in Santiago. That's what they have told me. But you dont need to know this to have fun at the central market. Dozens of merchants offer exotic fish, crabs, colorful fruits and seasonings. The place is also very nice for having lunch. I recommend the Donde Algusto restaurant. Be careful of the hordes of people that approach tourists when they enter the market. They try to sell you goods and promote the nearby restaurants - and they can be really nasty.

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  • Directions: Go there by subway, it is easier and cheaper

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    Mercado Central.: Avoid "tourists" at la Vega
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  • By Andapandapie on March 24, 2005
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  • la Vega fruit & vegetable market - Santiago
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    After the Mercado Central, try going west just across the river to la Vega, the central fresh fruit & vegetable market. Covers about 3 or 4 blocks, much larger and more colorful than the Mercado Central with a wonderful earthiness and vibrancy. THIS is the hypermarket of Santiago. Better food and much better vibes with almost no (readily identifiable) tourists. Bought some great soccer shirts there for about $7 (have groceries and dry goods too). Great place to just take in the scene, wandering the aisles and chatting with the vendors. I'm just learning Spanish and everyone here (and elsewhere in Santiago) was very gracious in helping me with this.

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  • Directions: Leave the Mercado Central on the side next to the river, go across the bridge and there it is. Impossible to miss.

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    Mercado Central.: Fresh fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • By ezaguryk on February 20, 2005
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  • Mercado Central - Santiago
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    As a chef these was a paradise heaven….looking all the fresh fish and sea food it make me hungry, and anxious to buy some and cooking, I found new types of fish and sea food that we do not have in my country like: Congrio, Reineta, Pejerey, Machas, Locos, Centollas, wow a great experience Para mi como chef fue una experiencia como estar en el paraíso, era el cielo....viendo la cantidad pescados y Mariscos, hasta me dio hambre, estaba impaciente por probarlos y cocinarlos, encontré nuevos tipos de pescados y Mariscos que no tenemos en mi país tales como: Congrio, Reineta, Pejerey, Machas, Locos, Centollas, wow fue un gran experiencia

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    Mercado Central.: Fishy Delights!
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  • By stripeykelly on December 16, 2005
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  • Well this is a popular tip, but GO to the Mercardo Central. If you like seafood of any kind you MUST come here. Just to wander about the stalls admiring every sort of creature that you can get from the see is nearly enough (though watch for the slippy floor, nasty bruised bums could result), but then to discover, tucked behind, a range of fabulous fish restaurants just polishes off the experience. We had a boozy lunch here and it was super. OK it is more expensive than the usual meal out in Santiago, but for the freshly caught fish, the superb wine and the atmosphere, it is worth it for a treat.

  • Directions: To the north of the Plaza de Armas on the corner of Calle San Pablo and 21 de Mayo

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  • Updated By Jim_Eliason on July 27, 2004
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    Fish and Fruit Market. Also many seafood restaurants. This is a great place for lunch.

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  • Directions: North of Plaza De Armas on Balmaceda

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    Mercado Central.: Go to the Mercado Central.
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  • By mrsusher on August 26, 2002
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  • There you will be able to enjoy their culture as well as excellent fresh seafood. Also they sell fresh fruits and vegetables. A place where you will meet the locals.

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    Mercado Central.: La Piojera, close to Mercado Central
  • Updated By sebafromchile on February 25, 2008
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  • Being that this is my first post, I would like it to be about a "folkloric" experience in my hometown. La Piojera is a "pub" (if you can call it that) that specializes in two things: Terremotos (earthquakes) and sandwiches de pernil. The first is an alchoholic beverage made of pipeno wine, which is followed by the aptly named Replica (aftershock). Really good, although I do not recomend more than two rounds of each. The latter is a sandwich made of cured ham from the loin of the pig. In other words, I will soak the alchohol you have just ingested. There is also live music (usually at night) which adds to the ambience. I reccomend you go with someone who can explain to you what the conversations are about (if you cannot understand Spanish). This bar is just a short walk to the south east of the Mercado Central.


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  • By rodrigobrrio on February 25, 2008
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  • Ceviche - Santiago
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    Looks very touristy but seems to be a good place to taste local food as Chilean food isn´t very characteristic nor easy to find. I tried this Ceviche (fish with lemon sauce, onion and other stuff I don´t remeber). It doesn´t look too good but it is!

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