Long coast is one of the signify nature of Chile, therefore they have very good sea food. Beside it they also has the best salad compared with all the place I visited. May be you are not believe but if you have a chance to visit Chile, don't miss their fresh salad.
I took a long distance bus from santiago to conception, and I met a young man who sent his mother to the bus station. I slept at the bus and I arrived conception at the morning.