Only enough time for a quick visit here at the GAM where we looked at a couple of the exhibits. It…read moreis an interesting spot and I'm sorry that I wasn't able to give it the time that it clearly deserved. It's sort of a cultural center but also a contemporary art museum. And it's free which is awesome and they have a free wifi which is double awesome.

Formerly Pincochet's operational headquarters, GAM is now transformed into Santiago's cultural and…read morecreative hub. The building has a rusted exterior shell and a large gold fish woven with strips above the terrace. It is a great place to people-watch teens practicing their dance moves in the courtyard or catch a concert or performance held in GAM's theaters.

Right in the centre of town it is lovely to find such a beautiful building with such interesting…read moreexhibitions and shops, and free wifi. I visited many times on a recent trip as they had a really interesting film festival on and some interesting exhibits that merited a second look. It is free to get in and although some exhibits charge an entrance fee there are certain times that you can still get in free (before 12 when I was there) and there are a range of films that are free entry alongside those that aren't. While I was there the range of international, independent films was very impressive. I really liked the water features, the quotes on the wall and art work all around the building. The shops are not the cheapest but full of beautiful things that are excellent quality and locally made so worth the price. And there was even a shops where you could get your own design 3d printed. Definitely worth a visit.

From the owner: Somos una librería especializada en política, humanidades y ciencias sociales. Somos un centro…read moresocial para organizaciones comunitarias, estudiantiles, sindicales, culturales, de mujeres, y para el conjunto de los movimientos sociales. Somos un equipo de voluntarias y voluntarios que trabajamos para mantener este espacio autogestionado para el debate abierto, el encuentro fraterno y el desarrollo de un pensamiento crítico.

This is a truly unique experience - if you know anything about the history of Chile, particularly…read morein the 20th century, and into the 21st, you know that the Chilean people have dealt with a lot of repression and plutocracy with verve and panache. This Archive is proof of that verve, panache, and dedication to gaining real democracy against fierce odds. I could have stayed all day, working my way around the books and posters and artifacts gathered over the years that activist and artist Antonio Kadima has been pushing for freedom and democracy in the streets of Santiago. That the people were rising again, across Chile, while I was there made this visit to the Archive particularly high impact. Truly a terrific experience, highly recommended.