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- South America
- Chile
- Santiago
- Mercado Central
Mercado Central
Santiago's colourful Mercado Central, housed in an 1872 wrought
iron structure, has a fruit and vegetable market as well as a
buzzing fish market where an assortment of glistening fish is
packed onto the tables. Mussels, oysters and clams sit in buckets
among an unidentifiable variety of crustaceans and tentacled
creatures. The fishmongers demonstrate their skill at gutting and
filleting amid a cacophony of frenzied buying. The best time to
visit is at lunchtime when a delicious sampling of the wares can be
enjoyed in the happily chaotic atmosphere of the central hall.
Information & Facts
Address
Corner of Calle Puente and Calle San Pablo
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The local currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP), which is divided
into 100 centavos. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and to a lesser
extent, American Express, are accepted in most large shops and
hotels. Travellers cheques, particularly in US Dollars, are welcome
in major towns, where there are banks and
cambiosoffering currency exchange services. ATMs are
widely available.
Opening Times
Time
Mainland is GMT -4 (GMT -3 from October to March). Easter
Island is GMT -6 (GMT -5 from October to March).