Well, this is a cuestion a litle complicated for me, because I think Santiago its not a very beautyfull city. Anyway, this city is the capital of the country and the first city founded in this lands, and an important part of the history of Chile took here, and the people that are living here today are from all the corners of the country. Even though this is the most big, crowded and poluted city in Chile, Santiago it is my city, and hide in his neighborhoods and corners an interesting image of the chilean society.The first place that a foreigner should visit it's the San Cristobal hill to apreciate all the extension of the city in the valley. From the top of the hill (in a windy and clean day), where is the virgin statue, the view is very wide and beautyful, specially in the afternoon or in the night.
Other places that I recomend are the neighborhoods of the center of city, in Santiago district. The Moneda house and his arrounds (Plaza de la Constitución and paseo Bulnes), and Plaza de Armas could be interesting for somebody that want to know the civic center and some of our recent history . Not far from here, many streets to the west, Brasil and Yungay neighborhoods (both are very next) shows an image of the old architecture. The people that is living there reflect of the the traditional neighborhood life thats are tipical in some places, but in the present it has been changing.
A very interesting place for whoever knows more about our society and our tipical products and food are the Vega Central, in Recoleta district, and Mercado Central, in Santiago district. Both are near of Mapocho river, to the north and to the south respectively. In Vega Central anybody can find by excelents prices a wide range of our products, especially fruits and vegetables. In this places inhabit a lot of characters that show the typical chilean mischief. In the other side fo the river, in Mercado Central the tourists can sample the taste of our typical marine food for cheapest prices.
Finally, a foreigner can't leave Santiago without visit Bellavista neighborhood an it's nightlife. A few streets next to Plaza Italia to the north, "el Bella" it is the most popular place of night entertainment in this city. In a few squares, can be found bars, clubs, restorants for all the tastes. From a beer for only $1000, to a very expensives wines and dishes, cheapest and dangerous clubs, exclusives bars and discotheques... Bellavista it is an excellent place make for all, perfect to finalice any adventure in this gray and crazy city.
Better, javier.
ReplyDeleteSome comments:
1. you say, "An important part of the history of Chile took place" not "an important part of the history of Chile was hapen here"
2. Never say, "SHOULD TO SEE". Say "should see"
3. The word is BEAUTIFUL (check spelling)
4. Don´t say, "The people that is living there it's a reflex..."
You say, the people that live there reflect..."
5. Don´t say, "Finally, a foreigner can't leave Santiago without knowing Bellavista neighborhood an his nightlife."
Well, you vist Bellavista, not "know", and you talk about "its" not "his" nightlife, because Bellavista is not a person.
6. Check comparatives.
You get 2 points.
See you,
Paula