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Cementerio General

Fodor's Review:

It may be an unusual tourist attraction, but this cemetery in the northern part of the city reveals a lot about traditional Chilean society. After passing through the lofty stone arches of the main entrance you'll find well-tended paths lined with marble mausoleums, squat mansions belonging to Chile's wealthy families. The 8- or 10-story "niches" farther along -- concrete shelves housing thousands of coffins -- resemble middle-class apartment buildings. Their inhabitants lie here until the rent runs out and they're evicted. Look for former President Salvador Allende's final resting spot. A map at the main entrance to the cemetery can help you find it. This is an emotionally charged place around September 11, the anniversary of the 1973 military coup.

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