Contrary to most people's recommendations, I actually liked Santiago much better than Valparaiso. Despite being just an hour and a half apart they have very vibes. Valparaiso does have character - colorful houses all in a jumble on the hillside, street art (official and otherwise) everywhere, and views of the bay around every corner. However, it was also rather dirty and there wasn't really a ton to see beyond wandering around enjoying the architecture. Santiago, on the other hand, felt very liveable. It had clean streets, a metro that brought you quickly wherever you wanted, and lots of parks to run in. Also lots of museums that were free! Always a plus for budget travelers. It was the first city I've been in that I actually could see myself living in.
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| Sculpture outside the Museo de Bellos Artes in Santiago |
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| Pictures of some of the victims of Pinochet's dictatorship at the Museo de la Memoria |
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| Winery store near Santiago |
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| Street art in Valpo |
Generally they were both interesting places to visit but I'm excited to be back in nature and finally down in the South of Chile. Up next, Pucón and the Lake District!
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