If I were to ever run a bookstore, I hope that it has the diversity that Antarctica has. While I…read moreentered the shop without a real game plane and virtually zero knowledge of Spanish or how to use Chilean Pesos, the bookseller was very patient with me. I purchased a notebook, and felt a little bewildered as there was no price listed on it (and I did not know how to ask in Spanish). It wasn't until later that I learned that I paid a very reasonable, comparable price, so I wanted to make sure that they receive a fair review. The selection of books is primarily in Spanish, but English-speaking ex-pats and tourist rejoice, there is a humble English language section. The stationery products are peppered throughout the foyer of the shop and the counter is overrun by impulse items. I hope to spend more time there on my next visit.

For local students, not tourists. Good for textbooks but not if trying to find info about Chile or…read moreSantiago (IMHO).

Ok, I've been here just browsing, so I have no clue about prices. What I did like was all those old…read morebooks piled in a way you can barely go around the store. They have a website which can be more helpful to find something you are looking for. But to browse all those old books... it's a different thing.