Santiago

To wrap up my leg of our South American travels we had a few nights in Santiago, having bussed across from Mendoza.

We stayed at the huge la Casa Roja and Barrio Brasil. I really liked Santiago, but I can see why people don't want to live there long term - a cloud of smog trapped by the Andes really does hang low over the city.

Transport was great, all the neighbourhoods were distinctive. I enjoyed our morning bike tour the most, great summary of the city and fun and easy way to get around. Horse riding in the hills looking back to Santiago was also a really good day out.

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