Seafood at Mercado Central

Wondering around

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July 4th 2010
Today was a walking day. Big groups at the hostel where too overwhelming so Dana and I decided to wonder around our hostel. Good wondering skills took us to the Plaza de Armas and the Mercado Central. Unfortunately, it is South American Sunday so the streets are dead. The Mercado Central however was packed with people. There are tons of seafood and fruits and vegetables everywhere. Chileans ca ... read more

South America » Chile » Santiago Region » Santiago

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more