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[greinke]

I will be moving to Vina del Mar towards the end of December 2005. My job doesn�t start until January 16th so I am planning on finding an apartment and getting situated before classes begin. This will be my first teaching position as well as my first time traveling alone. I�m excited to begin my new journey. I�m planning on staying in a hostel until I find a room for rent or an apartment. Does anyone know if it�s difficult to find a place to live in Vina del Mar? Would I be better off looking for a room for rent or an apartment? I would think a room would be much cheaper. I�m currently beginning my work visa process so I will have my visa by the time arrive. I heard it�s easy to find a place if you have a visa. Any input??? Also is anyone planning on being in Vina del Mar around the same time?

Gretchen

[Weona]

Hi Gretchen,

I'm currently living in Vi�a - nice place but expensive if you want a place to yourself. I recommend looking through the Mercurio (also online) for rooms for rent. Much cheaper. Also - location is also big. Closer to the beach and you'll be paying a lot more. Just out of curiosity - what will ya be doing for work?

[greinke]

Weona,

I appreciate your response. I will be teaching English at International Centre. After doing some research on Chile, Vina del Mar/Valapriso seems like a great place to live. I love the beach as well as the mountains. How long have you been living in Vina? Have you lived in other areas of Chile? I agree, a room for rent would be much cheaper, however, will it be pretty easy finding a place once I�m there?