...SUITES AT SANTIAGO : Plaza Italia area, Baquedano Metro Station, next to BELLAVISTA .

ENJOY PRIVATE ACCOMODATION! --- THESE ARE NOT A NOISY OR CROWDED HOSTELS, NOR LUXURY HOTELS BUT FAMILY OWNED PROPERTIES. APARTMENTS HAVE 1 OR 2 BEDROOMS ONLY. YOU WILL ENJOY AND RELAX IN A TRUE LOCAL HOME. ---

4 OPTIONS

1.- STUDIO

1 DOUBLE BED (PLUS 1 SINGLE BED IN LIVING ROOM) (*) .........it can accomodate 3 for the price of 2....Private 1 Bedroom Full Bed for 1 independent person . Apartment # 2002 Edificio Metrocity. 1 block from where owner lives. Great view of San Cristobel hill, Bellavista nightlife area, the Andes from 20th floor. Double Bed. Kitchen, Cable TV, WiFi for laptop users. Laundry in 3rd floor. Smoking allowed in balcony

2.- SUITE

SUITE ROOM WITH FULL SIZE BED PLUS 1 SINGLE BED......(*)....It can accomodate 3 for the price of 2..............In Apartment Homestay # 112 Edificio Don Bernardo where owner lives. 1 double bed plus 1 single bed. Cable TV, WiFi for laptop users. Kitchen. Laundry in 1st floor. Parking. Great view from 11th floor. Smoking allowed in the gardens. Playground indoor park for children.

3.- SMALL - TWIN BEDSSmall Bedroom in Apartment Homestay # 112 Edificio Don Bernardo where owner lives. 2 single beds. Cable TV, WiFi for laptop users. Kitchen. Laundry in 1st floor. Parking. Great view from 11th floor. Smoking allowed in the gardens. Playground indoor park for children. Bathroom outside bedroom

4.- Parent-s Apartment in VALPARAISO-VINA DEL MAR also for rent. To be coordinated after you arrive home

Ideal for tourists, expats, student exchange, attending conferences, business trips, teaching, settling in Santiago, applying for jobs in towns, families, solo travellers, etc .Children with adults are welcome. Senior friendly & Gay friendly

Unique location, great price and safety 24hrs a day.A quiet, welcoming, warm, clean, comfortable and relaxing home type atmosphere in the Private Homestay Apartment or in the Apartments!Jose Estay properties are small and lovely places with simple but very safe and comfortable sleeping arrangement!

FREE/Complimentary at all properties:

WI-FICoffee/Tea/Bread is Self service.Linens, covers, towels, soap, shampoo & cushions.Cologne, comb & shampoo provided.DVD, iron machine, Hair dryerHot water available 24hrsCelular/mobile phones for your use with pre-paid cards you can buy

Check In: noon/midday if no other guest checking out, otherwise you can arrive anytime earlier. Jose will let you know in his emails. Check Out: 8am otherwise, if no other guest arriving, you can still stay until evening. Ask Jose first while at his properties. If you come back you can leave bags at home

The ideal place to relax and enjoy an attractive part of Chile!.Nestled minutes walk from Santiago's most celebrated beauty spots! No need of metro, taxi or city tours.Your experienced host will gladly assist you with any travel plans if his time permits, after 8pm, monday to friday.Walking distance to all sites.Next to great eateries and city nightlife.Language schools 10 minutes walk time.Ski resorts only 90 minutes from home.Using local transportation you can easily organize daily trips for Mountain Trekking, Coastal cities, Wineries, Crafts centers, Sports, Mendoza, etcSwimming pools at the top of San Cristobal hill in summer.

See 'Getting There' information to get the address for Homestay or for the ApartmentIf you are lucky Jose will upgrade you from the SMALL room to the SUITES. 'Cross your fingers!'Coming more than 2 people?

WHY A FAMILY HOME/APARTMENT?Homestay is most people's choice for their accommodation in worldwide travel. It combines quality, friendliness and value for money. Homestay is suitable for people who want a lot of contact with their host and also for those who prefer to be free, independent, safe, protected, private and home like surroundings!Homestay accommodation gives you a wonderful opportunity to learn and practise your Spanish. It is also a great cultural experience.!

Important:Confirm names and country of residence, number of people.Please write carefully your email in your booking, also verify your country of residence and flight or bus arrival time at Santiago Airport/Bus Terminal or cruise in Valparaiso port, to avoid misunderstandings.Special taxi rate from Home to Airport 11,000 pesosTelephone cards available at nearby kioskTravellers cheques are not commonly accepted.US dollars are not accepted at shops and some series are denied acceptanceEnglish is not commonly spokenChileans do not have a culture of answering emails when asking details or making on line bookings.Plan trips and flights and tours in advance, specially from december to february, in july winter vacations and september Independence Day holidays.

Location:Near Long Distance phones cabins shop. Near supermarkets. Next to Japanese and Chinese restaurants. Close to TurBus bus ticket office. Close to EFE-Train Ticket booths. Near Fedex. Next to Post Office, Pharmacies and ATMs. Next to full service grocery stores.It is next to Baquedano Metro station/Plaza Italia city center and walking distance to all the major tourist attractions. Downtown is 15 minutes walk with Plaza de Armas, Mercado Central, Santa Lucia hill, San Cristobal Hill, Bellavista nightlife area (fine Constitucion street restaurants, bars and eateries, salsa clubs and gay district), Suecia street (pubs and live music) and Pablo Neruda's 'La Chascona' house. Near Barrio Brasil. Easy connection to wineries 'vinas' Concha y Toro & Cousino Macul, and also to Cajon del Maipo mountain canyon, Pomaire pottery center and countryside, and Isla Negra.

Information:Please do not underestimate Santiago as it it a vibrant and populated Latin urban are with lots to see and do, and walk.Jose provides maps and brochures.Jose will send reccomendations on what to do in a 1,2,3,4 or more days stay.Jose will do his best to help you connect with Santiago. After you make your booking you will be able to ask (ask and ask about anything) many questions to Jose and be guided on your trip organization. Please advise Jose or your age, gender and interests. Jose will send you via email Santiago Tourist reccomendatios and specially designed informational sheets including: What to See/Do/Feel, What to Eat and Where to have fun, Day Trips. All Jose's reccomendations.

He will be home monday to friday only after 8pm and he will do his best to assist you personally. Away on weekends.

Hobbies: He also has an extensive CocaCola souvenirs collection, Baseball caps, Airline memorabilia and all types of souvenirs.

Advise Jose if you have specific interests or travel plans so he can help making bookings in advance, specially for long weekends or vacation times in Chile

If you bring your own mobile phone try to get in Chile a GSM card available at most telephone companies booths (10 telephone companies)

Complimentary:Coffee/Tea/Herbs/Toasts/Milk is Self service

Other free facilties:.Linens, covers and cushions.Towels, soap, shampoo, cologne, comb provided..DVD available in living room.Iron machine & Hair dryers.Hot water available 24hrs

Check In: noon, midday. You can arrive earlier and wait in living room and have coffee.Check Out: 8am.

Important:Please write carefully your email in your booking, also verify your country of residence and flight or bus arrival time at Santiago Airport/Bus Terminal to avoid misunderstandings.

Savings:.Special taxi rate from Home to Airport .Telephone cards available at nearby kiosk.Travellers cheques are not commonly accepted. .US dollars are not accepted at shops

Comfort:Ideal for solo travellers, couples, students. Relax for teachers, business people. Great location for congress attendees. Helpful for new residents in Chile. Children with adults are welcome. Senior friendly & Gay friendly

Santiago new TRANSANTIAGO Bus system requires you to buy the so-called BIP card at Metro stations tickets offices. You can use this card at both Metro (subway/tube/underground) and buses.

If you plan to do trips to the extreme North of Chile, Easter Island, or Punta Arenas (Patagonia) you should plan ahead your plane tickets to take advantage of the promotional air fares.

Take advantage of the great Santiago Airport duty free

Keep in mind baggage allowance for domestic Chile flights is 20 kilos

Always keep valuables safe, and not in backpacks. Do not flash money.

You can buy cheap round trip deals in Chile with www.lan.com and bus tickets with TurBus at www.turbus.cl

Watch out if travelling in Peak Season (after Christmas to the end of february), Holidays (several religious, cilian and miliatary), or when thursdays or tuesday are holidays for longer weekend, or other special events (Soccer)/celebrations (Concerts)/protests (Political, Environmental)

WHY SANTIAGO OR CHILE?With its stunning setting on a plain with the magnificent backdrop of the Andes, Santiago has a very modern and cosmopolitan feel about it.Santiago is a very efficient city by South American standards, and you'll have no trouble finding your way around. You will find in Santiago a blend of contrasts, old colonial and ultra modern, energizing street scenes and quiet parks, elegant shopping arcades and street markets, exciting nightlife and romantic restaurants.Santiago's modern subway system is both economic and efficient and, together with an extensive bus network and taxi supply, can quickly transport visitors to all parts of the city.Considered in many ways Latin America's most progressive country, Chile offers tourists modern amenities while still holding onto an important colonial and indigenous past.Chile is a land of extremes, beauty, and mistery. If you're a nature lover or enjoy outdoor activities, Chile is a paradise. This can include skiing, fishing, hiking, climbing, camping, golfing, tennis, surfing, sailing, kayaking, or just seeing the beautiful sights from the comfort of your car or bus.

Summer time:Looooooooooong days. Sunset at 845pm. Santiago is hot in summer. Vacation time!!!!!! from december 20th to march 5th for Chileans. Midnight sun in Patagonia

EVENTS:JANUARY:Most of Chileans are in vacations, mainly to Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, La Serena, Pucon & Lake District, Chiloe Island, and San Pedro. You will find daily events taking place in most of Chileans cities & towns. Specially the hot spots and resorts cities of Santiago, Valparaiso, Vina del Mar, Pucon, La Serena. Enjoy Chile food and culture!

Love Parade in Santiago DowntownSantiago a Mil Cultural Events of all kindsEaster Island Tapati Polynesian Heritage FestivalOlmue Folk FestivalFrom January Chile North Altiplano starts yearly religious festivitiesSan Sebastian/Yumbel Feast in South of Chile

FEBRUARY:Vina del Mar International Song Festival & ShowsValdivia river Boats Parade

MARCH:New President sworn in (2006)FIDAE International Air Show (2006)Winery Harvests in all Central ValleysStudents & Universities return from Summer Vacations APRIL:St.Patrick's Day in several pubs on 16-17-18Easter Celebrationd all over ChileValparaiso Live Via Crucis

MAY:Navy Day Military Parades all ChileHeritage Day all main sites free

JUNE:Ski Season in Santiago Resorts and all South ChileSt.Peters Day Fishermans harbors boats pilgrimage

JULY:La Tirana & North of Chile religious celebrationsWinter Vacations for SchoolsPunta Arenas Patagonia Winter Festival

AUGUST:Religious Festivities for Virgen del CarmenPeru residents celebrate Independence Day of Peru

SEPTEMBER:Chile celebrates Independence Day with hundreds of typical folk events. No matter where you are in Chile during the September Independence Celebrations, you'll hear Viva Chile! Enjoy the festivities, music, food and dance. Chile flag displayed in all public spaces and homes.Military Parades for Army Day

OCTOBER:Columbus DaySantiago International Book Fairs

NOVEMBER:All Saints Day cementary pilgrimagesInternational Crafts Fair Parque Bustamante

DECEMBER: (book buses,airlines,trains tickets way in advance)Lo Vasquez Religious PilgrimageValparaiso Cultural FestivalsValparaiso FireworksSantiago Fireworks

In Chile, Valparaíso rings in the new year with a spectacular bang, setting off a fireworks display high above the city's shimmering bay for the throngs of visitors who blanket the hills

Thank you!, Merci!, Grazie!, Gracias!, Obrigado!, Spasibo!, Shukran gazilan!, Go raibh maith agat!, Dank u!, M goi!, Baie dankie!, Bedankt!, Diolch yn fawr!, Takk!, Dêkuji!, Komapsumnida!, Terima kasih banyak-banyak!, Moran taing!, Toda raba!, Takk fyrir!, Mange tak!, Paljon kiitoksia!, Tackar så mycket!, Dankschen!,

THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING MY PROPERTIES AND MAKING THEM YOUR BASE FOR YOUR CHILE OR SOUTH AMERICA TRIP, OR PART OF YOUR ROUND-THE-WORLD VACATION....WISHING YOU TH

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