The Foresta has been mentioned several times in previous blogs because of its unbelievable price ($36 including continental breakfast), perfect location, and convenience. The staff including the manager (bottom right) and Carmen (top left) were the best Even though no one spoke English and my Spanish was terrible, we seemed to do just fine. It was almost anachronistic to be using their free internet in the shadow of the suit of armor. A few downsides - no air conditioning and a high noise level. Ear plugs or Ambien is a requirement. Even mid-summer, the lack of air conditioning wasn't a problem as long as your room had a fan. The restaurant and bar at the top of the building has a good view of the park and city, but remember that eating hours are very different in South America. No one begins to think about dinner until 8pm or later. Also the chef is tempramental, but aren't they all!One day I had to walk several blocks from the Foresta to meet a tour group at the Crown Plaza Hotel. The hotel was much nicer and charged $280 per night. $36 versus $280? No contest for me.
Happy Trails and onward to the south to visit Isla de Chiloe, the remote fishing islands of Chile.
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Thanks for writing this.
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