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15 Jan 2012

Viña del Mar, Chile- Chile is one of the biggest exporters of fish in the world because of its highly commercialized fisheries and rich waters. The Humbolt current flowing north from Antarctica and the south pacific that makes the water uncomfortably cold to swim in is also gives this coastal region incredibly high marine productivity. Merluza (Hake), Reineta (Pomfret), and Corvina (Sea Bass) are highly prized fishes in Chilean cuisine. One local favorite is Congrio, or the Conger Eel, is an ugly spotted eel that yields firm and tasty white flesh. It is often prepared in a seafood broth with potatoes and onions, called Cauldillo de Congrio.

Viña del Mar, Chile-

Chile is one of the biggest exporters of fish in the world because of its highly commercialized fisheries and rich waters. The Humbolt current flowing north from Antarctica and the south pacific that makes the water uncomfortably cold to swim in is also gives this coastal region incredibly high marine productivity. Merluza (Hake), Reineta (Pomfret), and Corvina (Sea Bass) are highly prized fishes in Chilean cuisine. One local favorite is Congrio, or the Conger Eel, is an ugly spotted eel that yields firm and tasty white flesh. It is often prepared in a seafood broth with potatoes and onions, called Cauldillo de Congrio.

14 Jan 2012

Valparaíso, Chile- South of Viña del Mar is the city of Valparaíso, where the main ports for Chile are located. Many of Chile’s exports are shipped through Valparaíso, as well as much of the wine produced in Mendoza in Argentina. The city lacks the posh resort sheen of Viña, but what it loses in cleanliness, it gains in charm. Houses here cling to steep hills facing the water. The multi color painted stone and corrugated metal reminds me of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro. There are steep staircases that wind through the hills, as well as old funiculars which saves you from the hike for a couple of pesos.

Valparaíso, Chile-

South of Viña del Mar is the city of Valparaíso, where the main ports for Chile are located. Many of Chile’s exports are shipped through Valparaíso, as well as much of the wine produced in Mendoza in Argentina. The city lacks the posh resort sheen of Viña, but what it loses in cleanliness, it gains in charm. Houses here cling to steep hills facing the water. The multi color painted stone and corrugated metal reminds me of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro. There are steep staircases that wind through the hills, as well as old funiculars which saves you from the hike for a couple of pesos.

13 Jan 2012

Viña Del Mar, Chile- We finally got to spend some time on the beach. Buenos Aires is near the Atlantic Ocean, but it’s waters are a murky brown from the Rio Plata. Instead, we decided to go for the pacific coast, in a town called Viña del Mar, only an hour and a half west of Santiago. The town in the summer is abuzz with vacationers to escape the summer heat. While the beaches are great for tanning and for recreation, the water is quite cold from the current that flows from the south pacific.

Viña Del Mar, Chile- We finally got to spend some time on the beach. Buenos Aires is near the Atlantic Ocean, but it’s waters are a murky brown from the Rio Plata. Instead, we decided to go for the pacific coast, in a town called Viña del Mar, only an hour and a half west of Santiago. The town in the summer is abuzz with vacationers to escape the summer heat. While the beaches are great for tanning and for recreation, the water is quite cold from the current that flows from the south pacific.