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Palacio Consistorial Municipalidad de Santiago — by stepht — posted

Palacio Consistorial Municipalidad de Santiago     

Rio Pulux in Southern Chile — by stepht — posted

Rio Pulux in Southern Chile     

Pueblito Los Dominicos: Local crafts — by Sherri Nevius — posted

A short trip out of Santiago and you can visit a quaint craft market. Goods included ceramics, scarves and sweaters made of baby alpaca wool, Lapis Lazuli jewelry, and more. The market is officially named "Los Graneros del Alba." Av. Apoquindo 9085, Las Condes     

Hike to the top of San Cristobal Hill (Cerro San Cristobal) — by Sherri Nevius — posted

You can either take a tram to the top of Cerro San Cristobal or hike up the hill. A tough hike (860 m), but well worth it. From the top of the hill, the view of the city is spectacular. In addition to the view, at the top you will find la Estatua de la Virgen Maria. From the top you can also notice the smog that seems to float above the city. Parque Metropolitano, Santiago.     

Cerro San Cristobal: Hilltop View — by Sherri Nevius — posted

View from the top of Cerro San Cristobal (860 m). From the top you can also notice the smog that seems to float above the city. Parque Metropolitano, Santiago.     

Meeting with Claudio Larrain, LarrianVial, Managing Director — by Sherri Nevius — posted

Mr. Claudio Larrain from LarrainVial (large Chilean investment company) talks with the DEL-MEM students regarding Chile's economic forecast and his thoughts on the environment in Chile.     

Biking in Santiago — by Sara Sahm — posted

Mary Pat and Sara took a bike tour of Santiago. La Bicyclette Verde offered a fun way to learn about the culture and history of Santiago ... all while riding GREEN bicycles!     

Santiago's Smog and Sprawl — by Sara Sahm — posted

A view from Cerro San Cristobal.     

Discussion with former Chilean President Dr. Ricardo Lagos — by Mary Pat Bomher — posted

Deb Gallagher, Executive Director of the DEL-MEM program, listens attentively as former Chilean president and United Nations Special Envoy on Climate Change, Dr. Ricardo Lagos, discusses the challenge of water supply for Chile.     

Andean Sunset in Santiago — by Holly Bullman — posted

      

Meseta Horseback Ride — by Jennifer Spegon — posted

Meseta Horseback Ride. The Cascada De Las Animas has 3000 acres that leads to and incorporates the "meseta" (plateau) which sits over 300 meters above the river valley. The meseta had beautiful views of the small village of San Alfonso and the surrounding area. Crossing the meseta, we had an opportunity to see the work of our sanctuary reforestation projects where thousands of native and introduced trees were planted. There were breathtaking views of the Andean geology where the Manzanito cut into the mountains exposing multicolored bands of rock and an ancient seabed littered with fossils.     

Local Pet — by Jennifer Spegon — posted

Every good morning starts out with a good breakfast.     

The gate to get over the river — by Jennifer Spegon — posted

The horses are kept in corrals across the river. We had to cross over the river through this beautiful gate.     

Rafting the Maipo River — by Sherri Nevius — posted

Enjoying the outdoors and eco-tourism activities offered by Cascada de las Animas: Rafting the Maipo River which is near Chile's border with Argentina and part of the Andes Mountains.     

Eco-Tourism at Cascada: Riding in the Andes — by Sherri Nevius — posted

Can't say much more than what a view!     

Maipo Valley: View of the Canyon — by Sherri Nevius — posted

Cascada de las Animas is a place you don't wan to leave - how could you, with a view like this!     

Meeting with former President of Chile, Ricardo Lagos — by Sherri Nevius — posted