What to do and see in Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region: The Best Shopping

April 27, 2022 Rosalyn Ihle

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

Avenida Presidente Kennedy 5413 Las Condes, Santiago 8320000 Chile +56 2 2731 8763 [email protected] http://www.parquearauco.cl
Excellent
55%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,738 reviews

Parque Arauco

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

Avenida Andres Bello 2425 Providencia, Santiago 7510689 Chile +56 2 2916 9226 http://mall.costaneracenter.cl
Excellent
50%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 14,492 reviews

Costanera Center

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

Avenida Americo Vespucio 399, Santiago 8320000 Chile http://www.parquearauco.cl
Excellent
48%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 44 reviews

Mall Arauco Maipu

4. Casacostanera

Nueva Costanera 3900 Vitacura, Santiago 8320000 Chile +56 2 2486 2050 http://www.casacostanera.cl/
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 167 reviews

Casacostanera

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

Av Carlos Valdovinos 200, Santiago Chile +56 2 2898 2387 http://www.lafabricapatioutlet.cl/
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

La Fabrica Patio Outlet

6. Mall Plaza Los Dominicos

Padre Hurtado Sur 875, Santiago 8370308 Chile +56 600 565 7000 [email protected] http://losdominicos.mallplaza.cl/
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 86 reviews

Mall Plaza Los Dominicos

7. Alto Las Condes

Las Condes Av. Presidente Kennedy 9001, Santiago 8320000 Chile 22996965 http://www.altolascondes.cl
Excellent
39%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 487 reviews

Alto Las Condes

This is one of the more popular shopping centers in Santiago.

8. Bio-Bio Market

Santa Rosa / Bío Bío, Santiago Chile http://www.persa-biobio.com
Excellent
29%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 109 reviews

Bio-Bio Market

This immense open-air market has everything from fresh fish, fruits and vegetables to musical instruments and garments.

9. La Vega Central

Davila Baeza 700, Santiago 8320000 Chile +56 2 2737 6161 [email protected] http://www.vegacentral.cl
Excellent
44%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 333 reviews

La Vega Central

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

Carmen Diagonal Paraguay, Santiago Chile
Excellent
37%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 207 reviews

Centro Artesanal Santa Lucia

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.

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