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What do you do when the kids are off school, it's a lazy afternoon and no one is around to play with? You go to HAPPYLAND!! Happyland is an arcade at the Mall Plaza Norte in Huechuraba. There are arcade games for all ages, rides for small children, too.
My husband and I took our grandkids to the arcade one afternoon for an hour of fun. We purchased a game card, then let them loose to chose a favorite game. Of course, we followed closely behind them. TIP: When taking more than one child, buy more than one card. We were talked into purchasing one card for both children because there was a small savings. BUT--each child wanted to go in different directions. It made for good exercise running back and forth for the card. The kids had a great time!! Address: Plaza Norte Mall, Huechuraba,Chile
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When you visit Cerro San Cristobal, an incomparable view of Santiago is guaranteed! It is a favorite subject of photographers, which is understandable. The city spreads out before you as low lying clouds shift to permit a peek at the panorama. We found the view exhilarating!!
When exiting the funicular, steps lead to a small terrace where booths sell postcards and other souvenirs. The climb continues, leading those with sturdy legs to the statue of the Virgin. We made it to the top, perhaps breathing a little harder than usual.
In the distance of photos 2 and 3 a cloud seems to hover over the city, but it isn't what it seems--it's a layer of dust.
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Another breathtaking view of Santiago from Cerro San Cristobal--a hill used as a landmark by Spanish conquistadors because of its importance as an observation point.
The buildings below resemble a town in miniature when glimpsed from this height. The scene is so tranquil! The distant mountains hover protectively over the town and it seems wherever one drives, they rise as stalwart sentinels in the landscape.
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Reserva Nacional Cerro Castillo is approx. 60 km south of Coyhaique.
It is hiking in outstanding serene and partly untouched nature !
Hiking trip takes approximately 5-6 days, no roundtrip.
Start at a drop-off point 60 km south of Coyhaique, end at Villa Cerro Castillo.
Take a bus in Coyhaique, which leaves for Cochrane or Puerto Ibanez.
Tell the bus driver to drop you off at "Las Horquetas Grandes", a little streetworkers' camp.
If you are interested, please see my Page about Coyhaique, where I described this hike.
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Being in Santiago, this is the fastest and easiest way to the beach. Buses run all the time and take about 90 mins. to Vina, where you can swim in the cold ocean, go out at night and meet your neighbout - Vina is THE seaside resort for Santiagenos and its scenery is dominated by tall and modern buildings. Yet there are charming corners. Here you see the view from our hostal of which I unfortunately lost the adress. Leave a Comment
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I loved this place. It has a unique atmosphere and not much in common with close-by resort cities Vina del Mar and Renaca. The latter is where the fun was at night (at least for me much of it :-)), but in Valpo you breath a different air. It is so lively yet I felt some kind of a melancholic charme. Just walking through the streets for hours is a great thing to do. The architecture is not only colourful but also shows a lot of fantasie, braveness and ignorance of gravity... Just a great city!
Check out my travelogue for more Valpo pics! Leave a Comment
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We drove to Algarrobo at the end of the Chilean summer on the weekend before school began once again. Everyone else seemed to have the same idea--it was very crowded! Algarrobo is located on the south central coast of Chile, where many inhabitants of Santiago travel to escape city life.
As we entered this small coastal town we wove our way along the hillside until the road gently dropped towards the beach. Numerous souvenir and snack shops stood along a small stretch of boardwalk with steps at one end leading down to the water.
The day was perfect for spending a last weekend watching the waves lap the shore, hunting for small bits of seaglass or observing pelicans dotting the skies. While we were here, we visited our son and daughter-in-law's friends at their summer house and were welcomed hospitably. (Please see my tips on Algarrobo) Directions: About an hour and a half from Santiago
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With just five days and a hire car at our disposal to spend seeing something of Chile, we knew we had to strike a balance between seeing and doing as much as we could and having time to enjoy ourselves. This was a holiday after all. Coming from Australia, long distances didn't faze us but we had no idea of what the road conditions or traffic would be like and only the vaguest idea of what we would find as we headed south.
We decided that if we spent our first night in Chillan (400km), then make our way to Villarica(350km) for two nights, we'd have a full day to explore the countryside between Villarica and Valdivia (120 km from Villarica) before we headed north again. Where we'd spend our last night was a decision to be made later, once we'd had some idea of what the region offered. As it happened, we returned to Chillan - we'd liked the hotel and its restaurant and we'd arrived too late in the day for the markets and museums we'd discovered were there on our first stopover.
Along the way we stopped in Curico and Temuco, made a detour out to the coast to the naval base at Talchuano near Concepcion, ambled along the banks of the Rio Bio Bio, visited the waterfalls at Salto del Laja, stopped for coffees (bad) and lunches (good) at wayside restaurants and bars, bought cherries and apricots from roadside sellers, talked to schoolgirls and sailors. We took photo after photo of the mountains and volcanoes, black-necked swans and emus, fishing boats and fire trees as we made our way along the highway and the ripios - and we fell in love with Chile.
The point of all this rambling on is that, whilst you could take months to explore Chile's wonderful landscapes, you can do a lot in a few days without feeling rushed. All you need is a good map. The hardest bit is making up your mind - you will be so spoiled for choice, there are just so many beautiful places to see. Leave a Comment Directions: We picked up excellent large scale touring maps free from the Sernatur offices in Chillan and Valdivia. In Chillan the office is behind the Post Office on the north side of Plaza O'Higgins, in Valdivia it was on the riverside terrace near the market.Website: www.sernatur.cl
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I've developed quite an affection for Pablo Neruda--I think it's his creative spirit that attracts me. Isla Negra is where his cliffside home, the Casa de Pablo Neruda, sits. We've had the distinct pleasure of seeing all three of his Chilean homes--each more eccentric than the next. All feature vibrantly colored rooms, personal items on display, as well as, collections of art assembled by the artist himself.
Isla Negra, which has become a real tourist mecca, lies approximately ten miles south of Algarobbo, Chile. An English speaking guide, made our tour of his home much more enjoyable. I learned quite a bit about the lifestyle of this interesting poet. Please see my ISLA NEGRA travel pages for a more detailed description.
Although photographs cannot be taken indoors, there were plenty of photo opportunites outside in the garden. There, you'll enjoy a spectacular view of the ocean. Summer hours are Tuesday-Sunday 10am-8pm and the cost is approximately $3.50 or so for adults. Phone: 35-461284Directions: Along the south central coast of Chile
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Punta Arenas
Founded in 1848 as a penal settlement and military garrison, Punta Arenas proved to be convenietly situated for ships headed to Alta Calafornia during the gold rush.
During its early years, the economy depended on wild animal products and it didn't take off until the last quarter of the 19th century, after the territorial govenor authorized the purchase of 300 pure-bred sheep from the Falkland Islands.
This succesful experiment encouraged others to invest in sheep and, by the turn of the century, nearly two million animals grazed the territory.
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