Calentamiento Without the use of your book, list what you think are the top 10 specific reasons to go to Santiago Chile (you may use your devices) – List actual places to go & what you’d do there
What is the body of water that surrounds the city? What is the mountain range that surrounds the city? ¿Quién fundó la Ciudad de Santiago? ¿Cuál es la población de Santiago? el Río Mapocho Los Andes Pedro de Valdivia 5,5 millones
El Palacio de la Moneda was built in 1805 as the royal house of the coin. Since 1846 is used as the presidential palace and seat of government. Thanks to the low-rise design has withstood several earthquakes.
La Iglesia de San Francisco is the most ancient structure of Santiago and it is a symbol of the city. The church represents one of the last tracks of the colonial past of Santiago
La Chascona is one of three houses designed and used by the famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. Rooms made of glass set in gardens, patios and mosaics reflect the creative mind of the poet.
El Metro de Santiago transports more than 200 million passengers a year.
El Mercado Central is famous for his wide selection of fish. It was prefabricated in England and assembled in Santiago.
La Casa Colorada is one of the colonial structures most preserved of the city. Today it lodges to the museum of Santiago.
El Centro Cultural Estación Mapocho is the most ancient structure of Santiago and it is a symbol of the city. The church represents one of the last tracks of the colonial past of Santiago.
El teleférico de Santiago runs from San Cristobal Hill for 2 km through the Metropolitan Park.
La Historia El Cerro Santa Lucía is now a park on a hill, it was the site of the founding of Santiago on February 12, 1541 by Pedro Valdivia. From the top a panoramic view of the city can be seen.
La Historia At the Bernado O'Higgins Square, the Altar of the Fatherland is dedicated to the liberator of Chile, Bernardo O'Higgins, who helped win the independence of Chile.
La Historia The Plaza de Armas is the historic center of Santiago, and is where all distances are measured to the rest of Chile. It was the first public space designed upon founding the city.
Los barrios El Barrio Bella Vista is located between San Cristobal Hill and the Mapocho River. It is known for its restaurants and live music.
Los barrios The Barrio Brasil is an old area of the city that is being upgraded with the arrival of new shops, cafés and restaurants.
Los barrios El Barrio Paris-Londres is a small neighborhood with samples of the most interesting architecture of Santiago. This area has been declared a historic monument.
La geografía The Mapocho river begins in the Andes and flows through the city from east to west. In 1891 the River was channeled made into canals and the Parque Forestal was built next to it.
La geografía Cerro San Cristobal, in the city center is one of the "green lungs" of Santiago. Visitors can go up by car, cable train, or cable car.
En tu Guía/ITN p 25 P 29 Title Santiago, Chile – Label and color maps of chile with adjacent bodies of water, neighboring countries & major cities of Chile – Draw & color the map of Chile – List the top 8 things to do in Santiago & Why(4 min from book, 3 min not from book) P – Colored & labeled map of Santiago Locations: La Casa Colorada, El Palacio de la Moneda, El Cerro Santa Lucía, La iglesia de San Francisco, La Plaza de Armas, Cerro San Cristobal, Río Mapocho, La Chascona Include why each is important – list & illustrate the following info: 1.how many people live in Santiago 2.who founded the city 3.when the Palacio de la Moneda was built 4.how many people use the Metro every year.
P 32: Elige uno… A.Write a Monday blog as if you were a person living & working in Santiago. Tell about at least 3 activities you did over the weekend (exclusive to Santiago), 3 things you ate (exclusive to Santiago), where you work & what you do (research this!), and three things you recommend a visitor do in Santiago, if they ever visit B.Create a advertisement newspaper page from an English-speaking paper in Santiago. Include a 2 leisure ads, 2 tourism ads, a shopping ad, a restaurant ad, a job wanted ad. All must have a headline, 2 details about the product/place/job & be illustrated & colored