Vicente's apartment is central as central can be with a number of must-see places within a short stroll. And any spots too far to walk are easily accessible via Metro Sta Lucia which is only 5 mins walk away.

The apartment was very clean with the expected amenities, glimpses of the snow-capped Andes from the windows. Hot water was hot. Wi-fi was fast & gratefully so because the cable channels are mostly in Spanish.

There is a bar fridge but who needs it when there's a full-sized supermarket just outside the building on Merced St. Suffice to say, I cooked some of my meals. Also on Merced is a host of international restaurants (Thai, Indian, Chinese & Italian) so you're spoilt for choices.

Vicente was kind enough to let me leave my luggage before check-in and tried his best to coordinate the return of a personal item I left inside. No luck on the latter but it doesn't distract from the fact that Vicente's place is exactly where you want to stay in Santiago if you are not a local. And if you don't speak Spanish or maybe just impoquito, Vicente is very fluent so communication is not going to be a problem.

Thanks for the hospitality!

Lester