GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

Based on: Nicolás Rosa’s GP travel guide 2017. Revised and Updated by: Gabriel Contreras and José Cartes (2018) GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

Welcome Traveller!

You must be asking where has your spark taken you this time and why have you ended up here. Well, let me introduce you to my world and give you some useful information for the upcoming adventure...

Chile is an everflowing mana plane located by the very southern end of the multiverse, its inhabitants are friendly most of the times. But be careful, some of these lands are also full of danger. Among residents you'll find a bunch of mages, geomancers, artificers and all sorts of creatures coming from the vast sea, glorious mountains, dense forests, infinite plains and deep marshes, beautiful landscapes this place can offer to your senses. Perhaps, you'll have some time to visit them later, but there's something to do first: You've been summoned here for a massive planeswalker encounter in which you'll have the chance to show your actual strength and amazing skills... who knows? Maybe you'll rise up victorious by the end of it.

The gathering will take place at Gran Palace hotel in Satiago city, Chile. In order to get there safe from Phyrexians and other dark forces is highly recommended the use of some of the following tips and data.

Good luck, Planeswalker! You will need it. (Unidentified telemancer's voice in your head)

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 1. ENTERING CHILE

To enter Chile, you have to present your identification documents, like your ID card and/or passport. Also, depending on your country of origin, a stamped visa.

Citizens from South America, the European Union, the USA, Canada and Australia do not need tourist visas. However, some countries must pay a tax in cash (reciprocity tax) upon arriving the airport in Chile.

Please, remember that if you’re bringing animal or vegetable products, upon entering the territory, you must declare them to the Agriculture and Livestock Service (Servicio Agricola y Ganadero – SAG); in this way, you’ll be contributing to protect the varied Flora and Fauna of the country.

Chilean Law establishes that every eighteen years old or older person, MUST DECLARE under oath his or her belongings before entering the country. this process is made through an AFFIDAVIT provided in conjunction with The Agricultural and Livestock Service/SAG. This document has to be filled out by every person entering the territory. (http://www.sag.cl/sites/default/files/dj_2016_editable_0.pdf).

If you carry or bring with you, or in your clothes, baggage (bags, suitcases, backpacks, etc,) and any other means you may use to transport products, parts or subproducts from animal or plant origin (without commercial cargo Characteristics) no matter the amount or time passed from their obtention, they MUST BE DECLARED. An Officer from The Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) will evaluate if the products are in proper conditions to enter the country.

DON'T TAKE RISKS, DECLARE. For further questions and information ask any Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) officer before you hand in your AFFIDAVIT.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 2. CURRENCY

Since 1975, the Chilean currency has been the Chilean Peso, with coins equal to 10, 50, 100 and 500 pesos and bills of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 pesos (CLP).

In many cities of the country it is relatively easy to find ATMs that provide local currency. At the same time, most of the established stores allow paying with international bank cards.

Although some shops in Chile accept Dollars and Euros, it’s highly recommended to get Chilean Pesos in official currency exchange offices as the exchange rate will be better.

Exchange value against dollar is 1 dollar = 600 CLP, but it varies daily. To avoid any problem and for your own safety, avoid any exchange from non‐authorized places .

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 3. Airports and getting to the city

Santiago Airport (IATA: SCL, ICAO: SCEL), officially named Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, also known as Santiago de Chile airport or Pudahuel Airport, is the largest and busiest airport in Chile.

Terminal information

Santiago Airport has one Main Terminal Building, divided in 4 levels: ‐ Ground Floor: Baggage Claim, Arrivals, Duty Free Shop, Customs and Border Control, Transport Services, Parking Areas. ‐ First Floor: VIP lounges and Administrative offices. ‐ Second Floor: Departures, Check‐in areas, Duty Free Shops, Restaurants, boarding halls and Gates. ‐ Third Floor: Restaurants, VIP Check‐in areas (LATAM).

Transport

‐ Bus: Two different companies provide service from Santiago airport: TurBus Aeropuerto and Centropuerto. TurBus:

‐ It runs from 05.00am to 01.00am every day during all year. ‐ It stops at: Las Rejas Metro Station, Terminal Alameda ‐ Universidad de Santiago Metro Station, Pajaritos Terminal, Terminal San Borja ‐ Estación Central Metro Station. ‐ One way (ticket price) costs CLP $1.700. ‐ Phones: +56 2 2822 7741 / + 56 2 28227748 / 600 660 6600 https://www.turbus.cl/wtbus/indexCompraAeropuerto.jsf

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide Centropuerto From/to Los Héroes:

‐ The route from the airport to Santiago (Los Héroes) runs from 6am to 11.30pm every 10 minutes. ‐ Location at the airport: First Level at Main Street Airport N° 4 and N° 5 between exits. ‐ It stops at: Las Rejas Metro Station, Terminal Alameda ‐ Universidad de Santiago Metro Station, Pajaritos Terminal, Terminal San Borja ‐ Estación Central Metro Station. ‐ One way (ticket price) costs CLP $1.700. ‐ Phones:+56 2 2601 9883 / +56 2 2601 0549 [email protected]

MiniBuses

Transfer Delfos and Transvip offer service 24h during all year.

Taxi

Santiago airport has introduced a controlled route system known as “Vía Controlada” that provides taxi service. The ground transportation desk it is located at the luggage claim area and you can pick up a taxi without request it previously. There are two different types of taxi: ‐ Black and Yellow: the regular ones. Run with a distance meter. ‐ Blue: the tourists ones. Taxis charges are fixed according and depending to the destination. When pre paying the fare, passengers get a voucher showing their destination, fare and taxi stand location in the Vía Controlada area where their designated vehicle will be on standby. This new system allows passengers to know in advance the fare charged for the transportation when picking up a taxi and they can make sure that the taxi drivers have a valid licence to drive from the airport. If you wish to pre‐book a taxi, you can do so directly from any of the authorized airport vehicle services.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide Car Rental

In Santiago Airport there are different car rental agencies that provide this kind o f service you can ask for them at any information counter.

 Santiago Subway Network GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 4. Moving around in the city

Moving through Santiago, and Chile in general is quite simple, especially if you speak spanish, you should be able to reach anywhere without problems in the most central areas of the city. The public transport system in the city is paid with a single card with a set rate to travel on the Metro (subway) and Micros (buses). The oficial payment is the Bip! Card, And there are different rates for adults. Students, and endelrly. You can buy ir for $1550 CLP (2.6USD) in subway stations, malls, and Bip! Points. Charges for this card start at a minimun of $ 100 CLP (0.2 USD). ‐Micros (buses) Price: $ 640 CLP (1.06 USD) at all times ‐Metro Price: $ 740 CLP (1.25 USD) during peak hours, $ 660 CLP (1.1 USD) at peak times and $ 610 CLP (1.01 USD) in low demand hous. The System performs a proportional payment of the second fare to complete the combined total cost and allows to travel between different buses in the same direction and a subway ride to the same cost for two hours. With the same card you can pay several routes, but it makes only the combination of the rate for one.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 4.1 Time Schedules and flat rates

The tickets in Metro vary according to the Schedule in traveling, while the trip by bus has the same cost at any time of day. Santiago Metro runs from 5:40 to 23:00 on weekdays. On Saturdays opens at 6:30 and closes at 23:00 and Sundays and public holidays trains run from 8:00 until 22:37

Horario Bajo (Low rates): (between 6:00 and 18:29 or between 20:45 and 23:00 hous) worth $ 610 CLP.

Horario Valle (Vallery or normal rates): (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, and Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 6:59, from 9:00 to 17:59 hours or from 20:00 to 20:44 hours): $ 660 CLP

Horario Punto (Peak rates or prime time): (7:00 and 8:59 hrs. And between 17:00 and 19:59 hours) $ 740 CLP.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 5. Venue Information

The Convention Center of the Gran Palace Hotel, home for the Grand Prix Santiago 2018, is located at Huérfanos 1178. In this place will be accommodated all the judges of the event.

It is close to 4 subway stations (Subway station Plaza de Armas on Line 5, Subway station Universidad de Chile and Subway station La Moneda on Line 1 and Subway Station Santa Ana on Line 2) so you can get there in quick, easy and safe way. also you get access to the main touristic events and the hotels in the city.

The halls were the main event and side activities of GP Santiago will happen have a capacity for 1200 people and 1.800 m2. This allows the development of a big event, securing the comfort of all the players and a nice experience for all attendees of the tournament.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide Going from airport to the Venue.

Once in any of the three subway stations mentioned in “Airports and getting to the city” go straight to the subway. After paying the ticket, pass through the tourniquet zone and take the wagon in the “Dirección Los Domínicos”. Descend in the station La Moneda and take “Morande exit”.

Once outside you will find a great avenue, which is Av. Libertador Bernando O’higgins, also called Alameda.

From here you have to walk approximately one block east, until Morandé street, turn north and walk 3 blocks, from where you will arrive to Huérfanos street, then walk 100 meters east, and welcome to the Grand Palace Hotel. As an interesting fact, when you are walking through the alameda and turn in Morandé, you are passing right in front of the Palacio de la Moneda, home of the President of the Republic.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 6. Hotel and Hostels

On the following link you will find the list of hotel and hostels near the GP Venue located in Google Maps. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1aUG8wI_wZHQ_pYFH8xKkTutG‐pM

 Hotel List

Hotel Grand Palace Address: Huérfanos 1178, Santiago Centro. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/jdQsT Phone: +56 2 2474 8489 Web: http://www.hotelgranpalace.cl/ Located in the same place the GP Venue.

Hotel Panamericano Address: Teatinos 320, Santiago Centro. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Mhgga Phone: +56 2 2432 3300 Web: http://www.hotelpanamericano.cl/ Located 200 meters from the GP Venue

Hotel Santa Lucia Address: San Antonio 327, Santiago Centro. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Rmyn2 Phone: +56 2 2639 8201 Web: http://www.hotelsantalucia.cl/ Located 600 meters from the GP Venue.

Hotel Ibis Address: Av. Providencia 1187, Providencia. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/9JwKu Phone: +56 2 2768 3800 Web: http://www.ibis.com/ Located 4 km from the GP Venue.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

 Hostel/lodge List

Chile Hostales Address: Román Díaz 140, Providencia. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/OFL4G Phone: +56 2 2474 8489 Web: http://www.chilehostales.cl Located 4 km from the GP Venue

Hostal de la Barra Address: José Miguel de la Barra 451, Santiago Centro. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Drd6p Phone: +56 2 2639 2384 Web: http://www.hostaldelabarra.cl Located 1.5 km from the GP Venue.

Hostal Providencia Addess: Moneda 1541, Santiago Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/kFqkZjoksHF2 Phone: (2) 2698 0404 Web: http://www.rq.cl/city‐center/ Located: 600 meters from the GP Venue.

Plaza de Armas Hostel Addess: Compañía de Jesús 960 depto. 607 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/G77hJyEj1xv Phone: (2) 2671 4436 Web: http://plazadearmashostel.com/es/ Located: 600 meters from the GP Venue.

Alojamiento Santiago Suite Addess: Huérfanos 1400, Santiago Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/zfRmsKhKCZm Phone: 09 9988 9303 Located: 750 meters from the GP Venue.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

7. Tourist spots

“People of our kind are always looking for knowledge, dear friend! Culture turns into necessity when going through the multiverse. That’s why I have some places to show you, give a glimpse to these glorious alternatives and make sure you visit at least one before leaving... You can thank me later, walker!”

7.1 “Palacio de la Moneda”

It is the seat of the President of the Republic of Chile. It also houses the offices of three cabinet ministers: Interior, General Secretariat of the Presidency and General Secretary of Government. It occupies an entire block in downtown Santiago, in the area known as Civic District between Moneda (North Side), Morandé (East), Alameda del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins (South) and Teatinos street (West)

La Moneda, originally a colonial mint (moneda means coin or currency), was designed by Italian architect Joaquín Toesca. Construction began in 1784 and was opened in 1805, while still under construction. The production of coins in Chile took place at La Moneda from 1814 to 1929.

Web: http://www.gob.cl/palacio‐la‐moneda/ Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GMdEK1Q5Dxw GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

7.2 “Museo de Bellas Artes”

Museo de bellas Artes, founded in 1880, is one of the exemplars of Chilean’s national heritage. Located in Parque Forestal 3209, just a block away from the metro station “Bellas Artes” (Line 5), the Museum of Fine Arts has the mission of contributing to the knowledge and spreading of artistic practices contained in the visual arts according to the codes, the time, and the contexts they were developed. The entry fee costs a bit more than 1 dollar, and it is open for public visits from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10:00am and 6:50pm.

Web: www.mnba.cl Map: http://goo.gl/maps/KX7hC

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 7.3 “Zoologico Nacional”

Located at the foot of San Cristóbal Hill on Pio Nono 450, which is also known as the Santiago Metropolitan Park (Parque Metropolitano de Santiago) is the home of thousands of animals representing 158 species. Unique exhibits feature Chilean native animals and birds including rare and endangered species. The Chilean National Zoo has a dual focus: to conserve and research species held at the zoo, and to educate and provide activities for the visiting public. Open from 08:30 until 20:00 hrs. Every day of the week, the entrance value is 3.000 CLP (5 dollars).

Web: http://www.parquemet.cl Map: https://goo.gl/maps/bUHym

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 7.4 “Centro cultural La Moneda”

It’s a cultural facility located in Santiago, Chile, under the Citizenry Square, in the southern face of the Palacio de La Moneda. It is intended to place the Chilean capital in the international cultural circuit, allowing participative and formative access for all citizens to the cultural and audiovisual richness of the nation.

The entrance of the Cultural Center is free and it is open from Monday to Sunday between 09:00 to 21:00 hrs. Inside there are some showrooms that might charge for entrance.

Web: www.ccplm.cl Map: https://goo.gl/maps/lza99

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 7.5 “Funicular de Santiago”

The funicular is located at San Cristóbal hill and it’s part of the attractions of the Santiago Metropolitan Park. The funicular, which dates from 1925, has been declared a National Monument and is a must‐see attraction for tourists and Santiago residents on weekends. The funicular has two stations: one to visit the National Zoo, and another for reaching the summit. The funicular runs for almost 500 meters on a 45 degree inclination, departing from Barrio Bellavista.

The funicular has two carriages, with one displaying a memorial plaque commemorating his holiness John Paul II, who rode in the carriage in 1987 in route to the feet of the Virgin Mary statue located at the hill’s summit. The route from Pio Nono to the top, and then the return from the top has a cost of $2.600 CLP (4.3 USD). Web: http://funicularsantiago.cl Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jyVU5

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

7.6 “Barrio Brasil”

It’s a historical neighborhood which is considered national heritage, since it combines neogothic architecture with the Chilean neoclassic style. The neighborhood was home of the aristocracy during the mid‐‐‐19th century. However, in the 1940s, rich people moved towards the east part of the city, leaving those huge households in oblivion. Nowadays it has been renewed, holding cultural and art spaces, nightclubs, restaurants, cafés, and pubs. If you are looking for dancing, having fun, and enjoying the local gastronomy then, Barrio Brasil is your place! It is located on the heart of Santiago, at “Cumming” station (Line 5).

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/BEvFHUr7SG42

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 7.7 “La Chascona”

One of the 3 houses belonging to the famous Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, La Chascona is part of the artistic neighbourhood “Bellavista.” The house is full of unconventional artifacts that Neruda gathered during his whole life, and artworks of some of his famous friends. Tour prices vary depending on the language spoken by the tour guide, but they are not higher than 9 dollars ($6.000 CLP).

Web: http://www.fundacionneruda.org/es Map: https://goo.gl/maps/DQz6k

7.8 “Costanera Center”

It’s an excellent place to go shopping and find exclusive top stuff. The mall has 6 floors of restaurants, ice‐cream shops, cinemas, and all kind of brand stores, such as H&M, Topman, Longines, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, among others.

The place can be seen from many parts of Santiago since it is the highest building of the city and Latin America until the date.

Web: http://mall.costaneracenter.cl/ Map: https://goo.gl/maps/slwtv

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

7.9 “Barrios Lastarria y Bellas Artes”

Located near of Subway Station Universidad Catolica on line 1 and Bellas Artes on line 5, is one of the most charming places to visit in Santiago, two adjoining neighborhoods that captivate with their bohemian atmosphere, their extensive green and small streets lined by ancient heritage mansions areas, most restored and used as cafés, restaurants, designer shops, bookstores and museums. Perfect places to go for an evening walk Map: https://goo.gl/maps/BEvFHUr7SG42 7.10 “Museo de Arte Pre‐Colombino”

It is considered one of the best museums in Chile due to the value of its samples and the overall museum concept. His collection consists on over 5,000 pieces on permanent exhibition, from various sources and a carefully chosen aesthetic criteria . The exhibition goes beyond the chronological or spatial order, presenting each showcase different cultures by common aesthetic or anthropological characteristics, such as shamanism, masks or music.

Web: http://www.precolombino.cl/ Map: https://goo.gl/maps/DPiUWqyr3Vn GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 8. Tours

“It’s very common for those like you to feel a little bit lost when arriving a new place. Fortunately for you, there are some options of guided tours in the area, choose the one that suits you bettter, folk!”

8.1 Free Tour Santiago.

Consisting on a “by feet tour” around the city. It is based on a tip system, starting at 11 dollars (around $6.500 CLP). These tours are held every day, and have a duration of 4 hours approximately, starting at 10:00am at Plaza de Armas (Arms Square), in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral. For further information: http://freetoursantiago.cl/portada.html

8.2 Turistik.

City Tours on red Double‐decker buses, very similar to the ones in cities like New York, London, Madrid and Paris. This enterprise offers different tours across the city, and some of them are around 34 dollars (20.000 CLP).

Web: http://www.turistik.cl/

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 9. Recommendations to visit

“Hey, Walker! Why the sad face? Perhaps you didn’t have the results you wanted or probably you did, but you couldn’t find a good place to celebrate it... Well, let me help you once more! If you want to join the “Fiesta!” with your friends and some locals, here you have a bunch of places to turn your stay in our grounds into an unforgettable memory. ENJOY!”

9.1 “Patio Bellavista”

Located between Santiago and Recoleta, it’s the most representative artistic place in the city, although at the beginning of 19th century, it was characterized for being a catholic an aristocratic zone. Nowadays, popular bars, cultural centres and international gastronomy coexist here, with the crowded Pio Nono Street as their backbone.

The most famous places to visit are Club La Feria, Club Surreal, Club Dominica 54, Ex Oz, and Patio Bellavista, a highly visited cultural centre that also has restaurants. It is only a few steps from the metro station “Baquedano” Map: https://goo.gl/maps/NoscBmGPW1x 9.2 “La Piojera”

One the most famous “picadas” in Santiago, La Piojera is a remarkable bar full of mysticism and tradition, where you can taste typical Chilean drinks and incredible food at very convenient prices. It is located in front of the Central Market, just a few steps from the metro station “Puente Cal y Canto” (Line 2), on the street Aillavilu 1030

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/dH1cnipWdHp GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 9.3 “Teclados” Bar ‐ Manuel Montt 634, Providencia.

There is a pub called “Teclados”, which is located a few blocks heading south away from the metro station “Manuel Montt” (Line 1). This pub is well known by offering some extremely delicious French fries, in addition to the regular stuff you’d expect from a bar. The signature fries at Teclados, served with some dip made from sour cream, cheese, meat, and ciboulette in perfect proportions. It is the ideal place to go with some friends to eat and have a drink.

Map : https://goo.gl/maps/Ya5z22mGaYJ2

9.4 “Insert Coin” Bar – Irarrazaval 1920, Ñuñoa.

At the moment I heard about this place, I thought “How is it possible that I did not think about it before?. Yes, Insert Coin is one of the most “unique” ideas in santiago: a videogame themed bar. Such an awesome place!

It looks like a regular bar, but it has a gamer aesthetic, some couches and LCD screens with a lot of videogaming alternatives.

You can go drinking a cocktail and play FIFA 16 with your friends, or take a gore inspiration and play a Mortal Kombat Tournament, or even go back to your childhood and play Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros. Quite Fun!. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2Yorhrgdx7A2

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 10. Food And Beverages

“It seems like you are a litle hungry and thirsty, dear Traveller. Look around, you’ll find many interesting places to reload you mana sources and energy. We have incredible food and beverages here, try something from anywhere if you please, but be carefull at trying food from street vendors, we cannot assure sanitary regulations are in rule there. So, if you want to continue being a healthy creature, I reccomend you to go straight to regulated/established restaurants and places like the ones listed below.”

10.1 “Mercado Central”

If you want to taste typical Chilean gastronomy in a National Monument, this is just the right place. Quoting its web page: “This place is known for offering the most typical and traditional dishes, seafood, local fruit; and also a good offer due to the quality, freshness and seasonality of food.

People from all social classes come around here, showing the peculiar form of the Chilean mischief. Definitely a place worth visiting whether for everyday shopping, learning more about our culture, gastronomy, typical items, or just to walk around and share.” Mercado Central offers a lot of different dishes related to fish, shellfish, and meat. It’s an ideal place to know the local gastronomy and to have a good time with its always friendly people.

Web: http://www.mercadocentral.cl/index2.html Map: http://g.co/maps/38xp3

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

10.2 Emporio La Rosa – Merced 291

Emporio La Rosa is an ice cream shop with delicious and original ice cream flavors like pink, or orange‐ginger and pepper and chocolate combinations.

It was chosen as one of the 25 best ice cream parlors in the world by The Daily Meal. It is a few meters from Santa Lucia Hill and the Museum of Visual Arts in Lastarria. In addition, Emporio La Rosa works as a restaurant, which makes it ideal to go for breakfast or something to eat meanwhile you walk through the park.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/4vyj2L8RvW12

10.3 “Dominó” Fast Food Restaurant – Ahumada 146

Dominó, one of the most popular and traditional Chilean reastaurants, with 60 years of experience is a well deserved local favourite.

The menu is based on fast food, including breakfast, sandwiches, salads and typical “As” (A Hot Dog which base is beef meat) all accompanied by delicious juice, premium beers and other beverages.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jqmJerJG1AP2

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 10.4 “Portal Fernandez Concha”

This place, just in front of Plaza de Armas, is a bohemian and exotic place inside the city. It´s considered to be a place full of history by experts, as well. It is very famous for his typical Chilean food restaurants and fast food stands which specialties are pizza and sandwiches https://goo.gl/maps/gumF2Xb7yh92

10.5 “Fuente Alemana” ‐ Pedro de Valdivia 210

With a long standing tradition, this is one of the most famous joints for sandwiches on the city. Located Near Subway Station Pedro de Valdivia. Their specialty is the “Lomito”, which consists on pork loin with Mayo and Chucrut. Dishes are prepared by the cooks in front of your eyes. A must‐go place, counting with Anthony Bourdain´s seal of approval.

Map: https://goo.gl/maps/8uDYUe7PvBN2

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 10.6 Other Restaurants

Bar Nacional 1 Address: Huérfanos 1109, Santiago. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/NVnKxTdGgct Phone: (2) 2695 3368 Web: http://www.barnacional1.cl/ Located 50 meters from the GP Venue

El Naturista Address: Huérfanos 1046, Santiago. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/LpDgbA8HQ4n Phone: (2) 2696 1668 Web: http://www.elnaturista.cl/ Located 170 meters from the GP Venue

Grima’s Restaurant & Bar Address: Huérfanos 1296 Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/XU5cZqUgLGp Phone: (2) 2696 3658 Located 250 meters from the GP Venue

Ciro's Bar Restaurant Address: Bandera 220, Santiago Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/XMB7NXMvVf82 Phone: (2) 2696 0135 Web: http://cirosbar.com/ Located 200 meters from the GP Venue

Restaurante Vegetariano Green Vitaly Address: Teatinos 432, Santiago. Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/F3dwo3kXgs22 Phone: (2) 2688 1021 Located 300 meters from the GP Venue

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

11. Useful tips

“Planeswalking can be such a nice experience in a plane like this. Calm and tranquility predominate the places you will be transiting, but you are not free from danger. In order to keep you and your friends safe from dark creatures and unpleasant experiences, especially when the night veil falls upon the sky, I have created a list of tips that you might find useful when exploring our lands. Be sure to keep them in mind!”.

 Do not go around on your own, try to do it in groups.

 Do not count money on the street.

 Do not carry many valuable stuff.

 Try to always plan your route beforehand.

 Metro stations close around 11:00pm, so it is advisable to make all your tours before that time. If you are still on the street after that hour, try to find a taxi.

 If you are not thinking on taking any kind of bus from Transantiago, because you do not want to visit remote places (the ones which take long time walking to them), and you are going to take only the metro, then do not buy the Bip! Card. Metro stations sell both cards and tickets.

 Print this guide, it might be useful if you forget any detail once you have arrived to Chile.

 If you arrive after 10:00pm at the airport, the safest bet is to use a transfer service to get to the staff hotel, for it is much cheaper than taking a taxi.

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide

12. Local Game Stores

“Looking for new battlegrounds, planeswalker? Well, there are plenty of them around. Here you have some information about well known places to find new weapons, allies, and even some new epic encounters against local mages... HAVE FUN!”.

12.1 La Forja de Stone. Owned by Jorge Peñailillo (L2), located in Gorbea 2170, Santiago. A few steps from the subway station “Toesca” (Line 2) or “Republica” (Line 1) Map: http://g.co/maps/tgnfb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855527677790858

12.2 Rivendel el Concilio. Owned by Ignacio Quiroz (L1), it’s located in Moneda 772 ‐ 782, Store 0101‐ A. A few steps from the subway station “Moneda” or “Universidad de Chile” (Line 1) Map: http://g.co/maps/7au2q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivendelelconcilio

12.3 Stronghold - Entrejuegos. Owned by Christian Navarro (L1), located in Av. Providencia 2198, store 5. A few steps from the subway station “Los Leones” (Line 1) Map: http://g.co/maps/p3e74 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Entre‐Juegos‐Stronghold/158220767576478

12.4 In Nomine Draconis. Owned by Carlos Lorca (L1), located in Américo Vespucio 7547 ‐ a, La Florida. Close to the metro station Vicuña Mackenna (Line 4). Map: http://goo.gl/maps/Dio9X Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/In‐Nomine‐Draconis/62076384436

12.5 Portalmagic. Owned by Andrés Aguirre (L1) and Alejandro Quijada (L1) located in Apoquindo 7020. Close to the subway station Hernando de Magallanes (Line 1). Map: http://goo.gl/maps/z43ro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PortalMagic

12.6 MagicSur. Owned by Daniel Ortiz (L1), located in Seminario 507. Close to metro station Santa Isabel (Line 5). Map: https://goo.gl/maps/zn1Ts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicsur.chile

GP Santiago 2018: Travel Guide 13. Currency Exchange houses.

It is highly advisable to exchange money at the exchange houses located on Agustinas street, a block away heading south from Huérfanos (where the GP will be held). The exchange houses there usually buy and sell foreing currency with very good rates, because of the competition among exchange houses nearby.

Currency Exchange Rate 1 USD 600 CLP 1 Euro 730 CLP 1 Brazilian Real 180 CLP 1 Argentinian Peso 30 CLP 1 Mexican Peso 32 CLP 1 Colombian Peso 0.21 CLP 1 Boliviano 87 CLP 1 Venezuelan 60 CLP Bolivar 1 Uruguayan Peso 21 CLP 1 Costa Rica Colon 1 CLP 1 Peruvian Nuevo 185 CLP Sol

“Planeswalker! I hope you have enjoyed my company up to here, but I have to switch planes once again. I know these lands are perfect for you and I’m sure you’ll take the best of them with you when the time to go back home comes. Many others have fallen in love with the place, staying or revisiting it. So, if you want to extend your experience here, I deeply recommend you to go to Chile’s beautiful beaches in summer or to visit the immense wonders across this long territory. You won’t regret! Until the next time, fellow!”.