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Feria

One of the joys of living in a country with a diverse landscape is the selection of fresh fruit year round. Markets or "ferias" are scattered throughout the city. Some our housed in buildings as grand as this one and others set-up in make shift fair grounds. This particular market is next door to my university and is the perfect place to spend the ten minute break in between classes.

Corner Roof
This market has two levels - the first for farmers the second for restaurants selling some of the city's freshest seafood.

Market Woman
The majority of vendors are male, but you will occasionally find a woman working alongside her son or husband.
Tomates
Big, juicy, and cheap!
Tunas
My host mom's favorite snack is to peel these cactus fruits and then refrigerate them until their nice and cool.
Zapallo y Choclo
Two of Chilean's staple street foods - pumpkin and corn.