A place in Santiago
I must say a place I really like to visit
is “la Vega”. I visited it in my childhood and never went back until 5 or 6 years
ago. I was in "Tirso de Molina" and crossed the road and entered la vega from the
west part, which is a bit seedy with a few run down shops. Suddenly, this world
opened in its full, and the colours and smells filled me with joy.
What I love about this place is that you
can find the biggest variety of veggies, fruit and food for a very decent
price. I like to talk to the people in the stalls and barter for better prices.
I go with my husband or my mom. I used to go with my sister and we enjoyed it
so much, but she is not around anymore.
I don’t go there as often as I did
because I feel it has become too popular with wealthy people who go there to buy
more cheaply. I still visit when I can. Sometimes I pop by on the way back from
the cemetery. Maybe I do not like the fact that there are more cafes and places
to eat there. This attracts more tourists and leaves less space for the sale of
fruit and veggies.
I was there in May the last time.
I strongly recommend it because I feel it
is the kind of place that not only opens your senses to flavours and smells, it
also opens your eyes to different cultures from Latin America and the Caribbean.
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wow i haven't gone there since my aunt's wedding, around 8 years ago. the good thing about that though is i still remember the place with that child-like wonder
ReplyDeleteIs a interesting place, because all the social class go to the "Vega". Is the only place where they meet.
ReplyDeleteI have gone to the Vega only three times, so I don´t remember very much about. I would like to go again, because it is a symbol of Santiago.
ReplyDeleteI went once to Tirso Molina with my family! We had a great afternoon eating delicious food! And I know my grandparents goes to La Vega every weekend, but I haven't visit this place.
ReplyDeleteIn this year I walked around the "la vega" many times because I had to do an investigation about the architecture of the place. I think that is a place very interesting
ReplyDeletemy mom always go there, and sometimes i go with her, we enjoy it and eat a lot
ReplyDeletei never went to "La Vega"But I would like to go with my family
ReplyDeleteI like so much "la vega", there're a lot of things for spend my money he he
ReplyDeleteI have never went to la vega, i think i will not come like a walk but to buy cheaper
ReplyDeleteIs very nice "Tirso de Molina", it´s so beautiful after their remodeling to tourist purpose. In this place you could see how amazing and respectful are the latinamerican immigrant about customer service maybe more than chilean people =)
ReplyDeleteI never go to La Vega because we have a fantastic Feria in front of our house. I really love go to buy my fruit and vegetables, I love to see all those beautiful colours. Also the fruit there is so much cheap than the market!
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