Santiago
Feb 20, 2024 06:33:56 #
We will have 2 full days in Santiago, both going and returning from the Falklands this coming November. Looking for any suggestions of how to fill our time.
Thanks,
CM
Thanks,
CM
Feb 20, 2024 06:39:13 #
Feb 20, 2024 08:42:03 #
mikedent
Loc: Florida
[quote=capmike]We will have 2 full days in Santiago, both going and returning from the Falklands this coming November. Looking for any suggestions of how to fill our time.
Try to take the funicular up San Cristobal hill. Beautiful city views, food and souvenir vendors, lovely Marian Sanctuary at the top. Wonderful city with friendly people and good food.
Try to take the funicular up San Cristobal hill. Beautiful city views, food and souvenir vendors, lovely Marian Sanctuary at the top. Wonderful city with friendly people and good food.
Feb 20, 2024 08:50:45 #
We went thru Santiago on our December trip to the Falklands. We hired a bird photography guide for three days. He took us up into the Andes, the coast and a blind he built in his back yard so we got to see a lot of the surrounding area. The day trip up into the Andes was great in that we got to see the Andean Condor, the largest flying bird in the world. We didn't really tour Santiago. The Falklands are amazing and you will love it there.
Feb 20, 2024 08:55:01 #
Thanks, That's what I'm looking for. Do you have your guides name and contact info?
CM
CM
Feb 20, 2024 09:28:18 #
Albatross Birding and Guiding. albatross-birding.com. +569 6184 -0249. contact@albatross-birding.com. They have about 4 options around Santiago. Guide was really a good birder and a Sony affiliate for Chile. A really good photographer and, importantly, his English was perfect. They pick you up at your hotel which was convenient. Good luck and enjoy your trip.
Feb 20, 2024 13:38:34 #
capmike wrote:
We will have 2 full days in Santiago, both going and returning from the Falklands this coming November. Looking for any suggestions of how to fill our time.
Thanks,
CM
Thanks,
CM
Spent three days in Santiago a couple of years back
1 One trip into the hinterland, Cajon Del Maipo
2. One day trip to the coast, Valparaiso
3. One day in the city, including an organized city tour. If you get the chance go to the Presidential Palace "Palacio De La Moneda". In the square opposite you will find a statue of President Salvador Allende identifying that he died on a well known date in history i.e. 9/11 (but in 1973); the day that the awful General Pinochet took over.
Feb 23, 2024 14:56:09 #
capmike wrote:
We will have 2 full days in Santiago, both going and returning from the Falklands this coming November. Looking for any suggestions of how to fill our time.
Thanks,
CM
Thanks,
CM
Rent a Car and drive to Valparaiso on the Coats. They have wonderful small fish restaurants ther. You can do it in one day
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