A Morning in Santiago
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After breakfast in your hotel, head for the Parque Duarte , the main downtown hub of activity. It’s worth taking a look at some of the grand buildings lining the square, notably the Moorish-style Centro de Recreo and the Palacio Consistorial , a gingerbread-style building housing exhibitions. You can also hire a horse-drawn carriage, which should cost no more than $10 for half an hour. Always negotiate a price before setting off.
The carriages normally run down the busy shopping street of Calle del Sol , but you may prefer to walk the mile or so down this buzzing commercial thoroughfare. On the intersection of Calle del Sol and Avenida España you’ll come across the Mercado Modelo, a cornucopia of tourist souvenirs.
As you reach the end of Calle del Sol and approach the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración , you’ll certainly have earned a rest and a cold drink. Look out for a couple of bars, such as Puerto del Sol.
When you’ve gathered your strength, it’s time to visit the massive monument to the dictator Trujillo (later re-branded as a memorial to independence fighters). The lift has stopped working, so it’s a long, rather tiring, climb to the observation platform at the top. But the exertion is worth it for the view, and it’ll make you feel better about having lunch.
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