Hotel Principado Lastarria

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The taxi was not able to take me to this location due to political unrest in Chili. The streets to this hotel were barricaded by the Chilean Military. Riots and demonstrations, subway torching and lootings were happening. The WWW was frozen and my emails from the hotel (another hotel) computer were returned and left me no way to communicate. A curfew of 8 p. m. was in effect. All tours were cancelled and almost all buildings were closed. My travel company was able to fly me out after 2 days.

The taxi driver could not take me to this hotel due to protests, political unrest, demonstrations, burnings and looting. The Chilean Military had the streets baracded in the heart of Santiago where this hotel is located. The taxi driver took us to the Principado area of Santiago and got the Manager of Ibis, who spoke English, to take care of us. I was a prisioner in the Ibis and could not go outside after 8 pm. I was advised to get out of the country ASAP. The travel company was able to book a flight for $150. to Rio de Janerio, 3 days early and get me out of the very freightening situation.