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Discovery Series Ornament – Santiago

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Santiago brings together several elements that capture the character of Chile’s capital, from its dramatic mountain setting to traditional food, native wildlife and popular culture. Santiago was founded by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia on February 12, 1541, in the Mapocho River valley. The city grew into the political and economic center of the Spanish colony of Chile and remained at the heart of the country after Chile declared independence in 1818. Today, Santiago is the country’s largest city, set against the Andes and surrounded by a landscape that is very much part of its identity.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Chile

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Chile is a mug for a country of extraordinary contrasts. Stretching more than 2,600 miles along South America’s Pacific coast, Chile is one of the longest countries in the world, yet it averages only about 110 miles in width. Its history spans ancient indigenous civilizations, Spanish colonization, and independence in 1818, while its landscapes range from the driest desert on Earth to glaciers, fjords, and rugged mountain peaks. The design celebrates many of the symbols that make Chile unique, combining natural wonders, wildlife, cultural traditions, and world-famous landmarks.… Read more

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Been There – Temuco

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Due to its scarcity, it was not easy to obtain photos of the recently released Been There Temuco mug. Many thanks to a friend of this blog for kindly providing them.

Temuco is a city in southern Chile known as a gateway to the Araucania region, an area rich in Mapuche heritage and dramatic natural landscapes. Founded in 1881 during the expansion of the Chilean frontier, the city developed as a commercial and cultural center surrounded by forests, rivers, and volcanoes.… Read more

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Been There – Antofagasta

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Been There Antofagasta is the latest release from Chile.

The Antofagasta Region in northern Chile takes its name from the port city of Antofagasta, with the word likely derived from indigenous languages meaning “hidden town” or referring to copper deposits. Spanish colonial presence remained limited in this harsh desert until the 19th century, when mining operations discovered vast nitrate and copper deposits. The region was originally part of Bolivia until the War of the Pacific (1879-1884) resulted in Chile annexing the territory, gaining access to valuable mineral resources.… Read more

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Been There – Coquimbo

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Been There Coquimbo is mug for a vibrant Chilean port city known for its colorful hills, rich maritime heritage, and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. I would like to thank the follower of our blog for the photos of this beautiful mug.

The Coquimbo Region in north-central Chile takes its name from the Coquimbo Bay and the city of Coquimbo, with “Coquimbo” likely derived from indigenous Diaguita words meaning “place of calm waters.” Spanish conquistadors arrived in the 1540s, establishing La Serena in 1544 as Chile’s second-oldest city and a strategic point along the route to Peru.… Read more

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Been There – Valparaiso

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Starbucks Been There – Valparaiso is the third BT mug from Chile released so far. Valparaiso is a major city and seaport located on the hills of the Pacific Ocean shore. People used to call it “Little San Francisco”, back in the days when it served as a major stopover for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Starbucks designers used the green and blue palette for the mug and by reviewing the points of interest and symbols, it looks like they picked those from both Valparaiso and Viña del Mar (“Vineyard of the Sea”).… Read more

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Been There – Santiago

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This is Starbucks Been There – Santiago mug released for the capital and largest city of Chile. The city is also known as Santiago de Chile and can literally be translated from Spanish as “Saint-James”. Along with other nearby cities it forms Santiago Metropolitan Region which is home to almost half of the population of the country (around 7 million people live here).
The color palette used for this mug is green, and it seems that architectural points of interest are predominant in the design.… Read more

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Been There – Chile

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Starbucks Been There – Chile is one of my favorite mugs from South America probably because of the color palette they chose for it. Here are some symbols and points of interest for this country that can be found on the mug:
– The Andes or Andean Mountains (Cordillera de Los Andes) – are the longest continental mountain range in the world with the length of about 4300 miles spanning across seven countries! Aconcagua is the highest peak being 22,841 ft high.… Read more

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Icon – Chile 2

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This Icon mug came from Chile. Red is used as its theme color. Parinacota Mountain can be seen on the front of the mug and Lapageria Flower on the back.
This mug is pretty common.
Countries of production: China… Read more

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Icon – Chile 1

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This Icon mug came from Chile. Dark Brown is used as its theme color. Rapa Nui can be seen on the front of the mug and Los Ascensores, Valparaíso on the back.
This mug is somewhat hard to find.
Countries of production: China… Read more

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