|   MTB santiago Chile | trekki
Feb 26, 2003 9:57 AM | | Anybody biked in Santiago, Chile before ?
I have a work assignment coming up for a duration of 6-months in Santiago Chile... I want to bring my ride but am worried about transport and theft... |
| re: MTB santiago Chile | nihilan
Feb 26, 2003 10:25 AM | | I haven't biked there, but I've spent some time in Santiago (and further south). I'd say your biggest concern would be theft, although I never really felt unsafe in the city, I never had anything as valuable as a bike with me.
You don't have to go far to get to some great areas, but if you don't have your own vehicle, I'm not so sure how you'd get a bike around. There are plenty of busses, but they tend to be pretty crowded. I'll ask a friend of mine about it (from Santiago) and post agian soon. |
| I talked to my friend | nihilan
Feb 27, 2003 4:30 PM | | If you don't have your own transportation, figure out when the busses are not busy. Usually heading out form the city early and returning late there are fewer riders. Most bus drivers will let you bring your bike in the back.
As for safety, it's like most big cities, safe in most places during the day, not so safe in a lot of areas at night. Get to know the place and keep you bike as secure as possible.
If you go, be sure to do some treking down south, it's a beautiful country. |
| re: MTB santiago Chile | trekki
Feb 27, 2003 4:48 PM | | what about the metro... doesnt that take you at the city extremities? I dont know if they accept bikes.. |
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