14 Made-in-Chile Goods to Bring Home from Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Unlike the late 20th century, when Chile was largely associated with oppressive regime, today's Chile is known primarily for its premium wines and colorful crafts. If you're fortunate to visit the country's capital city Santiago de Chile, you will find yourself spoiled for choice with a variety of local stuff asking to find a place in your luggage en route back home. Indeed, you should try hard and clear some space in the suitcase for the gifts that might be plenty. To find out which exactly, check out this list of 14 gift ideas!
If you are going dance cueca, the national dance of Chile, you must be dressed appropriately. You will need a razor sharp straw hat, a colorful poncho, and a stylish huaso jacket. The black knee-high boots with spurs are also part of the equation. On top of that, the full kit includes traditional huaso riding saddle and a horse. And surely, no cowboy is complete with out a cowgirl, in Chile she is called “Huasa.” The huasa must be dressed in a colorful traditional country dress with ruffles. A basic Huaso outfit starts at about $100 USD. Huasa dresses start at $30 USD. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
If you are going dance cueca, the national dance of Chile, you must be dressed appropriately. You will need a razor sharp straw hat, a colorful poncho, and a stylish huaso jacket. The black knee-high boots with spurs are also part of the equation. On top of that, the full kit includes traditional huaso riding saddle and a horse. And surely, no cowboy is complete with out a cowgirl, in Chile she is called “Huasa.” The huasa must be dressed in a colorful traditional country dress with ruffles. A basic Huaso outfit starts at about $100 USD. Huasa dresses start at $30 USD. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 14 Made-in-Chile Goods to Bring Home from Santiago
Guide Location: Chile » Santiago
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Guide Location: Chile » Santiago
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Gpsmycity Writer
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Manuel Catron E Hijo
- Centro Artesanal Santa Lucia
- Centro Artesanal Los Dominicos
- El Mundo del Vino
- Patio Bellavista
- Huerfanos
- Instrumentos Musicales Mesko
- El cielo
- Jumbo
- Alto Los Condes
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