This is not your average local feria. Ecoferia focuses on products that are natural, local and…read moresustainable (when possible). Right across from the municipalidad, local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs come together every Wednesday and Saturday to present their products to the community in La Reina. A friend of mine who sells a variety of organic products recommended I come to this feria as everyone who is anyone in the Chilean organic circle has a stand. I recommend checking out the stall of Earth Friendly where you can find just about any cleaning product you need for your house (buh-bye toxic chemicals!) as well as Renato Gatica (I believe it is stand #34) they have amazing free range eggs for better than supermarket prices! They also have fairly cheap dried tomatos (hard to come by), great cereals, fresh produce, organic cafe and a lot more! There are also community garden spaces in the the same location, if you want to grow your own organic produce and don't have a garden. Plus a lot of the same people in the stalls offer classes & supplies...all you might need to participate! Tip: It is super important you look at the ingredients on some products. A lot of "all natural" products are made with a base that isn't...so make sure to ask! Bring cash!

Quick review: Fui buscando frutas y verduras para la semana…read morepero la variedad es poca. Sin embargo la calidad es excelente, la diferencia en el gusto de un tomate de supermercado a uno orgánico es GIGANTE. Los precios estaban muy parecido a los de un super, quizás un poco más barato. También había un puesto con café, té e infusiones orgánicos. Compré english breakfeast y está bastante bueno sobre todo el precio 3800 el paquete con 25 bolsas casi al mismo precio q el símil de twinings. Hay un montón de otras cosas orgánicas y "verdes" pero no miré pq iba buscando comida. En resumen (frutas y verduras): Lo mejor: La calidad. Aquí es mucha calidad por igual o menos precio. Lo peor: poca variedad. **PS: Tiene estacionamiento.

In A Nutshell: -Vega…read moreCentral is a produce market where you can purchase in small or wholesale quantities. -I saw a wide variety of vegetables & fruits that were stacked neatly & presented nicely. -The prices vary by vendor, but seemed to be pretty consistent. Overall, this is a medium-sized market, but they have enough choices to create many meals.

Santiago's main vegetable market (as opposed to Mercado Central that's more seafood), this is a…read moregreat opportunity to experience the variety of fruits and vegetables that are unique to Santiago and Chile. Many colorful displays of produce here, I have never seen "Chilean" corn which is different than American corn in that it's a lot thicker. Interesting! Garlic, plantains, red peppers, onions, peaches, apples. What's available depends on what season it is. Prices are clearly marked and are probably a little bit negotiable. As near as I could tell, vendors only accept cash.