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Interesting Neighborhoods
Santiago is full of neighborhoods that make for an excellent place for a liesurely stroll around the block. The Mercado Central (Central Market) is located near the Estación Mapocho in the Northern end of downtown Santiago. This fish and vegetable market is an environment filled with exuberance and Chilean culture. There are restaurants on the market's main floor or upstairs overlooking the market (jokingly called "view of the ocean"). These restaurants offer Santiago's freshest seafoods, but beware of eating there during the summer. To get to the Mercado Central take the Metro to the Cal y Canto Station. Walk east along Parque Forestal until you reach the market on the corner of Puente and Valdés Vergara.
Barrio Londrés París is a neighborhood hidden behind the church of San Francisco. It was built between 1923 -1926 to emulate an Austrian neighborhood of that era. Winding
cobblestone streets are lined with gas lamps and what were once Santiago's most elegant homes. Up until 10 years ago, Barrio Londrés París had been in decline for decades and was considered dangerous for tourists. After it was declared a national monument, a combination of public and private investments restored the historical character of Barrio Londres Police and make it safe to enjoy its splendor. To get there, take the Metro to the Universidad de Chile station and take the south exit. At the church of San Francisco, take Londres south.
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