After our informative meeting with Rodrigo Contreras we headed over to Pueblito Los Dominicos to do some shopping! This shopping area is a handicraft village with many small shops and kiosks. For almost two hours our group was able to explore the outdoor area and all of the culture that came with it. When we first arrived we immediately saw a variety of animals such as fish, guinea pigs, bunnies, cats, parrots, and even a peacock. The atmosphere of this market felt much more relaxed than the street market we visited in Argentina. There were beautiful plants and flowers surrounding the dirt pathways between the shops. As we walked around the village the store owners were very friendly and welcoming to us. Each store was a little different from its neighbor which made the shopping trip very exciting.
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| Colorful plants and animals at Pueblito Los Dominicos! |
One of the most unique things about this shopping day was that many of the products were created right in front of our eyes. There were wooden carvings, paintings, jewelry, clothing and other crafts being designed as we walked into the stores. This experience was unlike anything we have seen in shopping areas of the United States. Matt Defreitas said, "It was cool to see the production of all the different cultural and hand made products that the stores were selling". These shop owners have incredible talent and passion for their work.
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| Beautiful hand made pieces of art! |
After we all bought our souvenirs we stayed in the village for a delish lunch at a small cafe. As we were sitting around the table Ashley Antonelli said, "It is so nice being able to purchase items for my friends and family to share this incredible experience with". Overall the day at the shopping village was a success. We all bought souvenirs and gifts that have a special meaning and will allow us to always remember our time together in Chile.
Paninis for lunch!
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