Today I'd like you to write about a special place in Santiago that you like to go. Although I don't go that often, I really like visiting La Vega. I only discovered it about 5 years ago and I realised that I spent many years believing that La Vega Chica was La Vega. The first time I went to the real Vega I entered from the west side which is quite seedy as there are a few dirty, run-down "locales" with a few tables and chairs outside that sell litre bottles of Escudo. There is also a big sign telling you the different fines for pissing or defecating in the market. It's not very well lit and on the first impression it is quite a daunting to enter. However, 20 metres further on everything changes and you encounter the hustle and bustle of market life. It's a noisy, colourful place which is full of weird and wonderful sights and smells. In my opinion, the best thing about La Vega is the quality of the fruit and vegetables that you can find, and all at a fraction of the price you find in the supermarket. In the last 2 years more Peruvian stall-holders have appeared and I think this has made La Vega more interesting. What I don't like is that more and more cafes and restaurants are opening which means it attracts more tourists and leaves less space for selling fruit and vegetables. I usually go with my wife. I think the last time I went was during the strike in the first semester. I had lots of free time then (unlike now!).
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I went just one time to La Vega! I don´t like too much the noise, so I try to avoid it. But I think I like this place because of the food jaja!
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ReplyDeleteI love going to La Vega because you can find everything you can imagine!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had the opportunity to visit La Vega for a long time, but I surely miss to see this colorful and vivid place!
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't like to much La Vega, but I go once a month (always) to buy the goods
ReplyDeleteLa Vega represent very good the characteristics of chilean people,la Vega is homeland, is a great place!
ReplyDeleteLa vega is a excellent place because you can find different vegetables, fruits and other things at good prices!!! I like it
ReplyDeleteLa vega is very interesting place... they works very early from 3 o 4 am..... that time is more interesting then any time :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mr. Simon, a few time ago I had to work in La Vega in a project for my workshop class, it was very fun and interesting; is a place very busy and so full of interesting things. I liked this work! Bye :)
ReplyDeleteWell, I have never been in La Vega, but for all those comments I think that I should go soon!
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