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Santiago, Chile

What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?

Going to the Beach (Sosua and Cabarete-kitesurfing), hiking at nearby Armando Bermudez National Park, walking, people watching at the Parque Central, shopping, and there is a jazz club in the center of town that I...

How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?

Well, we know of a samll handful of people here who somehow get around w/o using much Spanish, but to really enjoy getting to know the people and their culture, learning Spanish is a necessity....