Vaticura is the most fashionable and the richest commune in Santiago. Citizens with a very high income are known to live in this area. The best shops, wineries, and many commercial art galleries are located here. This tour will take you to the most popular places of Vitacura Commune:
1) The Wine House
Chilean wines are famous all across the globe. There are some particular wines that are produced only in limited quantities and are found only in a few of the richest countries. The experts in Wine House will help you to choose which of their exclusive wines best suites your taste.
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2) Vina Undurraga
In Vina Undurraga, you will taste a wide variety of Chilean wines that are popular in several countries. They are known for offering visitors a free glass of wine for tasting. Undurraga wines are described as "seductive" and are all high quality wines.
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3) Galería Ana María Matthei
Galería Ana María Matthei is an art gallery where well-known Chilean and foreign artists display their works. Its collections show mostly modern art and sculptures. Here you will see a variety of works from famous artists as well as young artists who are just starting out.
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4) Gallery Animal
A number of outstanding Chilean artists display their works in Gallery Animal. It contains a variety of art pieces, most of them being sculptures. There is also a pleasant cafe located in the gallery.
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5) Parque Bicentenario
Parque Bicentenario is a beautiful new park in Vaticura. It has a very nice restaurant, fun attractions for kids, and soothing lakes with beautiful, rare black-necked swans. The Centro Civico (Civic Center) de Vaticura is located in this park.
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6) Galería Isabel Aninat
Galería Isabel Aninat is another great gallery in Vitacura that displays and sells works of international artists. Art lovers will enjoy the unique collection of paintings and sculptures from new artists. Isabel Aninat, the owner of the gallery, enjoys promoting the work of young artists to help them establish their name in the art world.
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7) José Fernández Joyero Jewel Store
In José Fernández, you will find an exquisite showcase of expensive Chilean jewels. The store offers a large selection of high quality gold and platinum rings and bracelets as well as sapphires, diamonds, emeralds, and other precious stones.
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8) Fashion Museum
The Fashion Museum is set inside the home of the wealthiest family in Santiago. Opened by the son of the family, in the memory of his mother, the museum showcases her clothing which includes some of the finest dresses made in the whole world.
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9) Faba Store
Faba Store sells handmade jewels that incorporate the lapis lazuli gem stone. This rare gem is found in only 2 countries in the world, one of them being Chile. Chileans believe their culture is expressed in the jewelry made with their native treasure.
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