{"id":120,"date":"2019-10-04T15:48:33","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T15:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chileando.contactchile.cl\/en\/?p=120"},"modified":"2019-10-04T15:49:38","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T15:49:38","slug":"where-to-shop-in-santiago-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chileando.contactchile.cl\/en\/2019\/10\/04\/where-to-shop-in-santiago-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to shop in Santiago: a complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Ellie Greenwell for ContactChile<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Santiago is the place to do it. Whatever you\u2019re\nlooking for, Santiago most likely has an area dedicated to exactly that kind of\nitem. But living in such a big city and with little prior knowledge of your neighborhood,\nit can be hard to know where to catch the best bargains, or which areas will\ngive you the most choice. But don\u2019t panic! We\u2019re here to help. Simply read on\nand let us give you a run-down on where to find all your Santiago essentials,\nfrom food, to clothes, to gifts and beyond. Just don\u2019t blame us when you check\nyour bank account\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Almac\u00e9n<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Almacenes<\/em> are your classic Chilean corner store. They\u2019re a great place to pick up some essentials, snacks, a palta or two and maybe an afternoon empanada. You\u2019ll likely get familiar with the almac\u00e9n closest to you, and become fiercely loyal to them when someone tries to tell you their corner store is superior. I don\u2019t think so, friend! Try not to do all your grocery shopping here, however, as almacenes can often be pricier than your average market or supermarket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Groceries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most amazing things about living in Santiago is your access to some incredible fresh produce. Your standard supermarkets such as Lider<\/em> and Unimarc<\/em> are fine for your store-cupboard supplies, and the supermarket giant Jumbo<\/em> is good for finding some of those products you miss from back home. But to really make the most of Chilean produce, head away from the supermarkets and into the city\u2019s many outdoor markets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La Vega Central \u2013 Photo: Max Grange <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For the best array of fresh fruit, veggies, and pretty much anything else you can think of, you have to head to La Vega<\/a><\/strong>. One of Santiago\u2019s biggest markets right in the heart of the city, La Vega is a bustling frenzy of action and the best place to find cheap, fresh produce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go prepared for a big haul \u2013 it\u2019s often\nwise to take a small trolley or big backpack so you can stock up, plus some\nproduce bags if you have them. Bartering is not standard in Chile, plus these\nprices are as low as you\u2019ll find anywhere \u2013 so enjoy and fill your boots!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you\u2019re done with your shop, stop to\ntry an amazing Venezuelan empanada or sit down for a cheap menu del dia<\/em>\nat one of La Vega\u2019s many lunch places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Vega can be an overwhelming experience,\nso if you fancy a more chill veggie run (or maybe you had one too many piscolas<\/em>\nlast night\u2026), head across the road to La Vega\u2019s little sister market Tirso\nDel Molina<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here you can still find a bunch of cheap\nfruit and veg \u2013 plus, the second floor has a ton of yummy Chilean and\nPeruvian-style eateries to reward yourself after your shop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Vega Italia<\/strong> plus other smaller markets are dotted around the city for a quick\nveggie run, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for your local feria<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clothes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clothes can be a little pricey in Chile\ncompared to your country back home, but there are plenty of places to find some\nbargains and a ton of choice when it comes to clothes shopping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mall Costanera Center<\/a><\/strong> is your go-to for all the brands and names you see back home \u2013 H&M, Zara, Topshop\/Topman\u2026plus it\u2019s right off Metro Line 1 at Tobalaba, so will often be your most convenient place for some retail therapy. Parque Arauco<\/a><\/strong> is another glossy mall full of the biggest Chilean department stores and extranjero<\/em> imports (as well as a huge movie theatre!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mall at Estaci\u00f3n Central, Arauco Estaci\u00f3n<\/a>,<\/strong> is great to wander through, especially if you\u2019re looking for some shoe bargains or need to stock up on some cheap gym clothing. And speaking of bargain-hunting \u2013 Corona, Tricot and Fashion\u2019s Park are all stores to look out for for seriously cheap clothing (men and women). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re into thrifting, Calle Bandera<\/strong> is the place to be. Countless second-hand, vintage and thrift stores line the street, which is also worth a visit for its beautiful painted artwork that covers the roads and is popular among selfie-takers everywhere. Take your time and wander down the full street while you search for some great clothes at a very reasonable price (and do your bit for the planet!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hot tip: <\/em>head\nthere early-ish on a Saturday, as many stores close during the afternoon \u2013 and\npretty much everywhere will be closed on a Sunday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gifts<\/strong> and souvenirs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s\npretty much inevitable that at some point during your stay in Chile, you\u2019ll be\nthinking about what cool gifts and trinkets you can take home to your friends\nand family when you return. Here\u2019s a rundown of some col gift spots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tienda Nacional<\/a><\/strong> (Merced 369) has a whole host of Chilean-inspired gifts that are perfect to take home to friends and family. Whether it\u2019s a keychain with Chilean modismos <\/em>(slang) on them, a mug featuring famous Chilean phrases (Tranquilein, John Wayne!)<\/em> or some Chilean art, music or literature, this store is perfect for some authentic, quirky trinkets to take back home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barrio Italia<\/strong> is a popular\nhotspot when shopping for gifts. Head there on a Saturday and take a long\nstroll through all of the little galerias<\/em> off\nthe main streets of Italia<\/strong> and Condell<\/strong> to find handcrafted Chilean gifts such as\nwoodwork, leather, jewellery and artisan manjar<\/em> or\nspices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feria Santa Lucia<\/strong> is your place for a whole world of cheap and fun little trinkets, and is cool to walk around \u2013 although don\u2019t be surprised if some of the things you buy actually come from China! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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BONUS SHOPPING TIP:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Santiago has a really fun quirk of often clustering\nthe same types of stores around one street. While this might mean that things\naren\u2019t very spread out, it also means that usually there is a clear answer when\nyou\u2019re trying to find something specific. Here\u2019s a starter list of some streets\nand what they\u2019re known to sell:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Diego <\/strong>\u2013 used books and\nbikes <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mac-Iver<\/strong> \u2013 opticians and\nglasses<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Independencia <\/strong>\u2013 fabric\/curtains <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosas<\/strong> \u2013 sewing supplies\nand costume\/fancy dress\/party things <\/p>\n\n\n\n

21 de Mayo <\/strong>\u2013 knitting\nsupplies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antonia Lopez de Bello <\/strong>\u2013\nChinese\/Korean ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bandera <\/strong>\u2013 second-hand clothes <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you know other cool areas or places to shop in Santiago? Let us know in teh comments<\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Santiago is the place to do it. Whatever you\u2019re looking for, Santiago most likely has an area dedicated to exactly that kind of item. But living in such a big city and with little prior knowledge of your neighborhood, it can be hard to know where to catch the best bargains, or which areas will give you the most choice. But don\u2019t panic! We\u2019re here to help. Simply read on and let us give you a run-down on where to find all your Santiago essentials, from food, to clothes, to gifts and beyond. Just don\u2019t blame us when you check your bank account\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t

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