In A Nutshell: -Vega…read moreCentral is a produce market where you can purchase in small or wholesale quantities. -I saw a wide variety of vegetables & fruits that were stacked neatly & presented nicely. -The prices vary by vendor, but seemed to be pretty consistent. Overall, this is a medium-sized market, but they have enough choices to create many meals.

Santiago's main vegetable market (as opposed to Mercado Central that's more seafood), this is a…read moregreat opportunity to experience the variety of fruits and vegetables that are unique to Santiago and Chile. Many colorful displays of produce here, I have never seen "Chilean" corn which is different than American corn in that it's a lot thicker. Interesting! Garlic, plantains, red peppers, onions, peaches, apples. What's available depends on what season it is. Prices are clearly marked and are probably a little bit negotiable. As near as I could tell, vendors only accept cash.

I like authentic market like these. Definitely worth a visit if you are into not so tourist places.read more

A lot less crowded than the Mercado Central and a lot more variety of merchandise and vendors…read more Definitely an exposure to different products and more imported items, it's a worthwhile stop. Fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, an entire aisle of Peruvian produce that caters to the large Peruvian immigrant population in Chile. And shops selling electronics, plastics, clothing and the like.