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Best Shopping |
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Santiago, the capital, rests midway along its length, an hour's drive from the coast and a brief jaunt from the mountains. The 10 best shopping categories for Santiago, Chile guide you to the best places to find souvenirs of a perfect trip.
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Club de Amantes del Vino |
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Wine enthusiasts drink up the ambience at this Pedro de Valdivia-area bar that sells a top-notch tasting selection of wines from regional makers of Santiago, Chile. Instructors lead courses for both connoisseurs and newcomers who are on the lookout for the perfect vintage.
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Frommer's Best Shopping |
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Santiago is home to two American-style mega malls: Parque Arauco and Alto Las Condes. Both offer a hundred or so national brands and well-known international chains, junk-food courts and multiscreen theaters. Note that weekends are jam-packed with shoppers!
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Parque Arauco |
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Designer shops such as Polo, Versace and Valentino share space with Chilean shops including Almacenes Paris, the largest Chilean department store, here at one of the city's largest shopping centers. There are also restaurants and a large cineplex. Located in Santiago, Chile.
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