Archive for: June 2, 2008

June 2, 2008

Santiago de Chile’s Outskirts

Filed under: Travel - 02 Jun 2008

Valparaiso and Viña del Mar
An excellent highway about a hundred kilometers long leads to the coast through the valleys of Curacavi and Casablanca. The countryside is beautiful and there are several typical Chilean restaurants serving good local food along the …

Dining and Shopping in Santiago de Chile

Filed under: Travel - 02 Jun 2008

Dinner
Chilean culture is very European. There is a siesta in the afternoon. Many business close from 1pm to 4pm and then stay open until 9pm. Dinner reservations are unheard of before 9pm, most of them are around 11pm and the …