This thin and long country used to be the most difficult place for many tourists to visit. Not only is it located on the other side of the world in many countries, but it is separated by the most “unreachable” distance from many countries. Because people know little about it, coupled with many difficulties such as inconvenient transportation and difficult visas, Chile has always been a strange and mysterious country.
Nowadays, people’s yearning for niche destinations and the policy that they can pass with a US visa have gradually made Chile one of the best choices for more Chinese travelers to explore South America. You might as well visit this place when this country is over 200 years old, not only to celebrate its birthday, but also to enjoy the unimaginable beauty of Chile.
Chile
“After God created the world, there were still many special and beautiful things left that he didn’t know where to put them, so he put them together to form Chile.”
Chile? Such a name did not exist in the public’s impression in the early years. I just know that this country in the southern hemisphere seems to be in the southernmost part of South America? Gradually, we are familiar with this name, but it is because the red and purple cherries in the fruit area of the supermarket are always the best from Chile… Chile, in the past few years, has been like an ethereal and empty place, and the narrow southwest corner of South America makes us feel that it is too cold here.
Chile
Later, people’s steps to conquer the earth became easier and easier, and even Chile, on the other side of the world, gradually became a place visited by tourists. Almost every visitor who sets foot on this land can’t help but admire: “It turns out that Chile can be like this.”
Chile
Along the west side of South America, Chile’s territory stretches for 4,352 kilometers from south to north. It is the narrowest country in the world, including glaciers, oceans, deserts, plateaus, snow-capped mountains and lakes along the way… The strong contrast of scenery makes it have the unique charm of South America, the romantic style of Europe, the primitive wildness of Africa, and because it is the gateway to Antarctica, there is no lack of rare polar scenery.
Chile
Chile is changeable. Maybe yesterday you stayed in the fiery enthusiasm of the capital, and the next day you had to face the howling cold wind and look forward to the polar trip by the port facing Antarctica. Chile, a magical paradise that can always combine many unexpectedly beautiful scenery, almost all the beauty you can think of can be found here.
Chile
| San Diego: a hot city like love
When I mention South America, the first picture that comes to mind is probably the passionate Indians who can sing and dance well. Heading to San Diego in the middle of summer is the perfect time to feel the passionate South America. “Santiago” means “Saint James” in Spanish. It is the capital and largest city of Chile.
San Diego
Cities with European culture as the mainstream are often rich in squares and churches, and Santiago is no exception. The famous Plaza de las Armas, Santiago Cathedral and Mount Our Lady are all must-see places for those who visit.
San Diego
But if you want to explore the history of San Diego more deeply, it is better to climb Santa Lucia Mountain, a hill with a unique history in the center of the city. This is the earliest prototype of Santiago. In 1541, Spanish colonist Balvidia built Spain’s first fort in South America at this location, and the first batch of residential areas began to be built at the foot of the mountain.
San Diego
It’s easy to climb up the 230-meter-high hillside. There is a unique fountain garden on the mountain. It is said that this place is also called “Lover’s Mountain”. Many San Diego couples will date here on weekends. There is a seven-corner castle on the top of the mountain. Looking down from the top of the castle, you can overlook the whole city of San Diego.
San Diego
Wherever you see, you can clearly distinguish Dongcheng District of the rich from Xicheng District of the poor: one side is a modern city with high-rise buildings, and the other side is arranged with low and dilapidated bungalows in sharp contrast. The two completely different urban faces of the east and the west create a magical sense of contrast.
San Diego
If you want to better integrate into the city, the first thing you must not miss in San Diego is to visit the local market.
San Diego
The Tirso De Molina Food Market is located in downtown San Diego and is a gathering place for locals buying and selling fruits, cheeses, vegetables and seafood. There are so many kinds of fruits here that they are dazzling, colorful and warm, which makes people feel reborn and happy when they see them. What’s even more surprising is that the price of fruits is surprisingly cheap. After rounding the currency conversion, it’s as affordable as having a “overlord meal”.
San Diego
Because the local market mostly does local people’s business, if you are going to shop or eat in the market, you should carry Chilean pesos or US dollars with you, and almost no stores will accept credit cards.
San Diego