Lonely Planet Santiago De Chile

by Bernhardson, Wayne
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-10-01
Publisher(s): Lonely Planet
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Summary

Attention all surfers and skiers, city slickers and oenophiles: Santiago is in one of Chile's most diverse regions. With this detailed guide, you can explore this cosmopolitan capital, then head for a swoosh down the Andes, a frolic in the Pacific, or even south for a rodeo and a dip in some hot springs!-- lodging options from camping and hostels to high-rise hotels-- excursions from Valpo and Vina to Mendoza, Argentina-- tips on touring the best wineries-- activities including hiking, cycling, rafting the Rio Maipo and more-- food listings including international cuisine and local favorites-- 16 detailed maps, 10 in full color

Table of Contents

Introduction 9(10)
Facts About Santiago De Chile
10(16)
History
10(4)
Geography
14(1)
Climate
14(1)
Ecology & Environment
15(1)
Flora & Fauna
15(1)
Government & Politics
16(1)
Economy
17(1)
Population & People
17(1)
Education
18(1)
Science & Philosophy
18(1)
Arts
19(5)
Society & Conduct
24(1)
Religion
25(1)
Language
25(1)
Facts for the Visitor
26(26)
When to Go
26(1)
Orientation
26(1)
Maps
27(1)
Tourist Offices
27(1)
Documents
28(2)
Embassies & Consulates
30(2)
Customs
32(1)
Money
32(2)
Post & Communications
34(3)
Internet Resources
37(1)
Books
38(1)
Newspapers & Magazines
39(1)
Radio & TV
40(1)
Photography & Video
41(1)
Time
41(1)
Electricity
41(1)
Weight & Measures
41(1)
Laundry
42(1)
Recycling
42(1)
Toilets
42(1)
Luggage Storage
42(1)
Health
42(1)
Women Travelers
42(1)
Gay & Lesbian Travelers
43(1)
Disabled Travelers
43(1)
Senior Travelers
43(1)
Santiago for Children
44(1)
Useful Organizations
44(1)
Libraries
44(1)
Universities
44(1)
Cultural Centers
45(1)
Dangers & Annoyances
45(2)
Emergencies
47(1)
Legal Matters
47(1)
Business Hours
48(1)
Public Holidays
48(1)
Special Events
48(1)
Doing Business
49(1)
Work
50(2)
Getting There & Away
52(10)
Air
52(7)
Bus
59(1)
Train
60(1)
Car & Motorcycle
60(1)
Bicycle
61(1)
Hitchhiking
61(1)
Getting Around
62(6)
To/From the Airport
62(1)
Bus
62(1)
Taxi Colectivo
62(1)
Metro
62(1)
Car & Motorcycle
63(3)
Taxi
66(1)
Bicycle
66(1)
Walking
66(1)
Organized Tours
66(2)
Things to See & Do
68(17)
Santiago Centro
68(6)
Barrio Brasil & Around
74(3)
Barrio Bellavista
77(1)
Parque Metropolitano
78(1)
Providencia
78(1)
Las Condes & Vitacura
79(1)
Nunoa
80(1)
Penalolen
80(1)
Cerrillos & Maipu
81(1)
Activities
81(2)
Language Courses
83(2)
Places to Stay
85(7)
Places to Stay - Budget
85(2)
Places to Stay - Mid-Range
87(1)
Places to Stay - Top End
88(3)
Long-Term Rentals
91(1)
Places to Eat
92(12)
Food
92(3)
Drinks
95(1)
Santiago Centro & Vicinity
96(1)
Barrio Brasil
97(1)
Barrio Bellavista & Vicinity
98(2)
providencia
100(1)
Las Condes & Vitacura
101(1)
Nunoa
102(2)
Entertainment
104(5)
Pubs & Bars
104(1)
Dance Clubs
104(1)
Salsa
105(1)
Nightclubs
105(1)
Gay & Lesbian Venues
105(1)
Rock
106(1)
Blues & Jazz
106(1)
Folk & Traditional Music
106(1)
Classical Music
107(1)
Cinemas
107(1)
Theater
107(1)
Spectator Sports
108(1)
Shopping
109(5)
What to Buy
109(2)
Where to Shop
111(3)
Excursions
114(56)
Around Santiago
114(1)
Caleu
114(1)
Pomaire
114(2)
Wineries
116(1)
Cajon del Maipo
117(1)
Rafting the Rio Maipo
117(1)
Pirque
118(1)
Reserva Nacional Rio Clarillo
118(1)
San Jose de Maipo
118(1)
San Alfonso
119(1)
Refugio Lo Valdes
119(1)
Monumento Natural El Morado
120(1)
Ski Resorts
120(1)
El Colorado
120(1)
La Parva
121(1)
Valle Nevado
121(1)
Portillo
121(1)
Central Coast
121(1)
Valparaiso
121(12)
Around Valparaiso
133(1)
Vina del Mar
133(8)
Around Vina del mar
141(2)
La Ligua
143(1)
Parque Nacional La Campana
143(2)
Los Andes
145(1)
Southern Heartland
146(1)
Rancagua
146(3)
Around Rancagua
149(1)
Reserva Nacional Rio de Los Cipreses
150(1)
Hacienda Los Lingues
151(1)
Ruta del Vino
151(1)
Pichilemu & Around
152(1)
Mendoza (Argentina)
152(1)
Mendoza (City)
153(11)
Around Mendoza
164(2)
Uspallata
166(1)
Parque provincial Aconcagua
167(1)
Aconcagua
167(3)
Language
170(5)
Glossary 175(4)
Index 179(6)
Santiago De Chile Map Section 185

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