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January 22, 2003 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Santiago, Chile Packing Round 1. Avenida O'HIGGINS commonly called, "Alamedia," is Santiago's main street. 2. All of these facts are true of Santiago except LOCATED ON COAST . 3. Shantytowns called CALLAMPAS ring the outskirts of the city. 4. "La Chascona" is the eclectic house of this this Chilean poet. PABLO NERUDA 5. Santiago's colonial core is surrounded by 31 COMUNAS that together make up the mega-city. 6. Santiago's main square is called Plaza de ARMAS . Picture of wide building with arches Departure Round 1. The main ingredient of the standard meal called "lomoalopobre" is BEEF . 2. Chile is the world's largest producer and exporter of this metallic element. COPPER 3. This 1982 Jack Lemmon movie is based on the true story of Charles Horman. MISSING 4. This river runs through the city of Santiago. MAPOCHO 5. Followers of this Santiago soccer team are called "garras blancas" (white claws): COLO COLO Picture of mountains On Tour Round 1. Santiago was founded in 1541 by this Spanish conquistador. PEDRO DE VALDIVIA 2. The Museum of PRECOLUMBIAN ART was formerly the custom's house. 3. The Santiago borough of Bella Vista is especially noted for its CRAFTS MARKETS . 4. You can take the funicular railway to the top of historic San CRISTOBAL Hill. 5. Santiago is home to both the University of Chile and CATHOLIC University. 6. The Museo de Santiago, located downtown, is devoted to NATURAL HISTORY . 7. These clubs were built during the 1960's-70's as a venue for this new Chilean song movement. PENAS Picture of clock tower 8. History buffs will enjoy the museum dedicated to this socialist president elected in 1970. SALVADOR ALLENDE 9. Santa Carolina and Cousino Macul are the names of two WINERIES in the city of Santiago. 10. Santiago's early 20th Century Fine Arts Museum is modeled after the PETIT PALAIS in Paris. 11. A wrought-iron edifice dating from 1872 is the site of Santiago's CENTRAL market. 12. La Parba, El Colorado and the Valle Nevado are all SKI RESORTS located not far from Santiago. Bonus question 1 A glass elevator takes you to this hilltop sanctuary that features a Japanese garden. CERRO SANTA LUCIA Bonus question 2 Where on the map of Chile where is Santiago found? Section 2 Picture of two story building Slide Show 1. This neo-classical building completed in 1805 later became the presidential palace. PLACIO DE LA MONEDA 2. For Santiago residents looking to escape the city, CAJON DEL MAIPO offers a quick getaway to relax. 3. Built in 1618, the landmark church of SAINT FRANCIS is one of Santiago's oldest buildings. 4. Santiago's foremost 19th Century mansion was originally the home of this noted wine family. COUSINO |