Beach!
November 30, 2007
Today I spent a semi-relaxing day on the beach. Unfortunately it was very very windy, so it wasn't the most comfortable beach ever. However, the water was rather warm for the Pacific and the sun was strong. The city isn't particularly pretty as it's completely surround by big sand dunes, but the downtown has a lot of affordable restaurants and some cute paseo peatonales with lots of artesanias and food stands.
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6.000 pesos for a dorm and great breakfast. The owner is an American who decided to leave the rat race of America and move to Chile. Franklin's a great host and because he built his own house it is definitely a better quality building than most in Chile. The showers are also amazing! The hostel is located about 5 minutes from the best beach in Arica and is really close to a supermarket and the main bus terminals. On note is that Franklin does not plan on ever getting a TV in his hostel, and currently does not have internet for guests. There are a few internet cafes close that offer internet for 300 pesos per hour
We didn't actually stay here, but even though the owner didn't have rooms he gave us a free breakfast before bringing us to Hostal End of the Trail! From what I saw of the hostal it seemed very comfortable and had internet and a big kitchen.
