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What to do and see in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region: The Best Shopping
Santiago is one of those metropolitan joys where the more you look, the more you find. Funky cafes and dance clubs dot Bellavista, Forest Park art collections range from pre-Columbian to contemporary, and architecture runs the gamut from the 16th-century San Francisco Church to mirrored office towers. Shop with the locals at Mall Panora¡mico and give your palate meals to remember with hearty Chilean fare.
Restaurants in Santiago
1. Parque Arauco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,738 reviews
PARQUE ARAUCO is the country´s pioneer and leading shopping mall. Located in one of the city´s most exclusive districts, it stands out for offering the most attractive store mix, and a gastronomic experience with over 65 alternatives to choose from, together with a high level entertainment listing. In PARQUE ARAUCO you will discover more than 350 brands, and all 4 unique and distinguishing areas will delight you for sure. Our Luxury District, where you will find exclusive world class brands; “Piso Diseno” (Design Floor), dedicated to home and decoration; the Boulevard, one of the mall´s most emblematic areas, with its refined international cuisine setting and the best flavors of the world; and finally, following the latest trends, our Bazar Gourmet, Chile's first food hall, with dazzling aesthetics and innovation, in relation to urban and casual cuisine of the world. With tourists in mind, in Parque Arauco you can request your Travellers Card, with exclusive benefits for you.
Reviewed By Ilmar1 - Perth, Australia
This is probably the best modern shopping centre in Santiago. It has a good range of restaurants, with several serving local Chilean and Peruvian food in a nice environment. Lots of brand name clothing and several large department stores throughout. It is not particularly cheap, though. Money changer is on the ground floor and the information desk near the front entrance is very helpful. They helped us with the free Wifi. Most shop staff here speak English which is an advantage. It could be anywhere in the world - the only thing to remind you that you are in Chile is a small souvenir stall outside, near the main restaurants.
2. Costanera Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,492 reviews
Costanera Center opened its doors in June of 2012 in Providencia, one of Santiago’s most happening neighborhoods. With more than 197,000 square meters of floor area, it is Chile’s and Latin America’s largest mall and one of the most important on the continent. Thanks to its location, connection with the community and access to public transportation, it is easily accessible from many different parts of Santiago. Visitors love the more than 300 stores distributed throughout six thematically-organized floors including exclusive boutiques and the best international brands such as H&M, Banana Republic, Gap, Topman, Aristocrazy, Hugo Boss, Guess and Zara, among others. An exclusive benefits program called “On Tour Costanera Center” is available to foreign tourists. The discount bracelet opens the door to enticing offers at more than 100 stores. To register, go to the On Tour booth on the second floor of the mall, show your foreign passport or ID and enjoy the program s benefits. Costanera Center also has a wide variety of the best culinary options including a strip with different types of restaurants, a 2,000 person capacity food court, 12 Premium movie theaters and a supermarket, in addition to other services. And that is not all... Sky Costanera was recently opened on the upper floors of the tower. This highest observation deck in Latin America is 300 meters high and is the only one with a 360-degree view of Santiago. Sky Costanera is open every day of the year, except state holidays, and offers free guided visits in three languages. Costanera Center has undeniably become a Santiago icon and is a must-see for locals and tourists alike.
Reviewed By thiioliveira - Sao Paulo, Brazil
A great shopping center, really big with all types of stores and restaurants. I've liked to have spent sometime there.
3. Mall Arauco Maipu
4. Casacostanera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 167 reviews
Located in the heart of the Vitacura neighborhood, Casacostanera has more than 80 stores that include fashion, beauty, decoration, entertainment and the best gastronomic offer. A must-see in Santiago, comfortable to shop, take a walk in the fresh air and live a boutique experience that makes it unique and full of details.
5. La Fabrica Patio Outlet
6. Mall Plaza Los Dominicos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 86 reviews
7. Alto Las Condes
8. Bio-Bio Market
9. La Vega Central
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By 783SteveN - Minneapolis, United States
Local raw atmosphere, mixing with the local people in a huge crowded, chaotic, colorful, wall to wall bodies, eclectic market buying fruits, vegetables, fish, and incredible Venezuelan empanadas! Enjoy - you will not regret. We went on a Saturday around 11AM - 1PM - late summer. Fabulous. Highlight of trip! Won't see many tourists here!!!!!!!!
10. Centro Artesanal Santa Lucia
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By loganp871
This market has a great location--really close to the Santa Lucia metro station. The selection was great; I'd recommend taking time to explore all of the stalls if you have time. A lot of the stalls have similar items (e.g., magnets, mugs, etc.), but this means that you can really search for the best one for you. Additionally, there are some other stalls that are more unique so keep looking! I imagine that there's something for everyone.
