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No. 5 of Best Things to Do in Chile

La Moneda Palace

La Moneda Palace was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca and was originally the Royal Mint during the Spanish colonial period. "Moneda" means "currency" in Spanish. The minting function continued for over a century, after which the building gradually transitioned into a seat of government and office space. The building features a white stone facade, and its expansive, horizontal rectangular silhouette conveys a sense of solemnity and stability. The interior of the palace contains about 40 rooms arranged around several inner courtyards. Notable rooms include the Independence Hall, which features an iconic balcony, and the Blue Room, used for receiving foreign heads of state. The plaza on the north side of the palace is the place to watch the changing of the guard, a traditional ceremony held every other day. The Chilean national police force enters the plaza in ceremonial dress and on horseback, accompanied by a military band playing marches. The ceremony lasts about half an hour and attracts many tourists and local residents who stop to watch. The palace was severely damaged by bombing in 1973, but it was later reopened after extensive restoration. Some bullet marks are still clearly visible today.

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Villard Fine Wines

No. 1 of Best Things to Do in San Antonio Province

Isla Negra Museum House

Isla Negra Museum Houseis located in a small coastal resort town called "Black Island," 150 km from Santiago. It was originally called Cordoba Beach, which was desolate and sparsely populated. In late 1939, after Neruda returned to Chile from Spain and France, he wanted to find a quiet place to write. He took a liking to this place, bought a half-hectare plot of land and a small stone cottage from a colonel, and continuously renovated and expanded it to its current scale. Because there was a small black island in the sea opposite and the rocks on the shore were also black, Neruda renamed the place "Black Island." Since then, it has become a world-famous tourist destination.

La Plazoleta Bicentenario

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No. 19 of Best Things to Do in Chile

La Sebastiana Museo de Pablo Neruda

La Sebastiana Museo de Pablo Neruda was the home shared by the poet Neruda and his architect friend. It is a red and blue house designed by Neruda himself. The poet's home is full of whimsy, filled with items collected from every corner of the world, such as colorful church prints from Ethiopia and antique ship models from Spain. Unfortunately, photography is not allowed inside, and there are staff members on duty on every floor. There is a free audio guide inside, and following the route will give you a deeper understanding of the poet.

Curunina Water Park - V Region