Los Domínicos

Designed to resemble a colonial village, this walled-in shopping center is a rabbit's warren of tiny shops selling all manner of Chilean crafts, woolens, clothing, wooden toys and jewelry. The setting makes for a quiet, enjoyable ambiance to lose yourself discovering souvenirs. The dirt paths, a few "free-range" chickens and amiable cats give the setting a rural feel. Most of the artisans on-site can be seen making their wares. There is a café that sells excellent meat pino empanadas in the center of the "village." While haggling is not necessarily expected, don’t be afraid to try to talk down a price, especially when purchasing more than one item.