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Why Barrio Franklin is Santiago's Next Hipster Haven

After living in Santiago as an expat for a year I finally found the neighborhood gem to rival them all - Barrio Franklin. I’d heard of an “authentic” Santiago neighborhood with a massive flea market called Persa Bio Bio, but hesitated to venture alone. So when my friend and fellow travel writer, Steph Dyson from Worldly Adventurer, offered to give me a tour, I found myself in Santiago’s next hipster haven.

Why Barrio Franklin is Santiago's Next Hipster Haven

Best day trips from Santiago

The best day trips are just an hour outside of Santiago. Explore luxurious ski resorts, world-class wineries, hippie murals of Valparaiso and world-class climbing in Cajon del Maipo.

Best day trips from Santiago