Villa Grimaldi – Parque por La Paz

A Past Not Forgotten Chile is an incredibly beautiful country, but there is no doubt that its history has been marked by some ugly events.  Under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, who was in power from 1973-1990, countless human rights violations were committed, including the torture and disappearing of people whose political ideals were not …

Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos

Museo de la Memoria y los Derechos Humanos If you are visiting Santiago, you are probably aware of Chile’s sordid past; the dictatorship under Augusto Pinochet that lasted from 1973 and 1990.  Talking with any Chilean about this time can evoke strong feelings, both negative and positive, so if you are at all interested in …

Museo de La Solidaridad Salvador Allende

Museo de La Solidaridad Salvador Allende in the midst of Republica neighbourhood, a few blocks away from the metro stop of same name, there is a house of modest facade which can easily be dismissed even by those actually looking for it. This building is the Museo de La Solidaridad Salvador Allende, a site surprisingly unknown …