17 Mercado

not an unusual sight

I went to the Mercado part of Villarrica where you find fruit, vegetables, and cheap knock-off clothes from small vendors. I finally found some shoes for running. The people were all very friendly even if you did not buy something. It was a bit hard to find a 44 size (EU) shoe. Maybe it is not a common size here?

I enjoyed the atmosphere of the market-style barrio with all its colorful wares on shanty stalls and shops in aged houses. Mercado was originally centered around the bus station which is currently being rebuilt with a roof and bigger bus stands.