Must-see shopping in Santiago

  • Artesanías de Chile

    Santiago

    Not only does this foundation's jewelry, wood carvings, ceramics and naturally dyed textiles sell at reasonable prices, most of what you pay goes directly…

  • Pueblito Los Dominicos

    Santiago

    The best place in Santiago to buy quality gifts that were actually made in Chile. This mock village houses dozens of small stores, art galleries and…

  • La Tienda Nacional

    Santiago

    Much more than a bookstore, this two-floor shop sells Chilean movies, documentaries, records, toys, shirts and more. A must-visit to purchase unique gifts…

  • Vinomio

    Santiago

    This boutique wine shop has the most knowledgeable staff in town to help pair serious oenophiles with rare bottles not found in the supermarket. You might…

  • Estacion Italia

    Santiago

    This hub of commerce houses more than two-dozen independently owned boutiques selling everything from art supplies (Arte Nostro) to graphic novels (Pánico…

  • Plop Galería

    Santiago

    Tucked away in an unassuming passageway behind the ticket booth for Teatro Ictus, this shop specializes in graphic art, design books and other products…

  • Galería Drugstore

    Santiago

    Head to this cool three-story independent shopping center for clothes no one back home will have – it has tiny boutiques of several up-and-coming…

  • Persa Biobío

    Santiago

    Antiques, collectibles and fascinating old junk fill the cluttered stalls at this famous flea market that sprawls across several blocks between Bío Bío…

  • Kind of Blue

    Santiago

    At the best music shop in town, savvy multilingual staff happily talk you through local sounds and artists, and can get hard-to-find imports in a matter…

  • Alto Las Condes

    Santiago

    As well as top-end Chilean and Argentine clothing brands, this mall has a branch of department store Falabella and a cinema complex. There are also…

  • Centro Artesanal Santa Lucía

    Santiago

    It’s a stretch to call this market’s mass-produced weavings and leather goods ‘crafts,’ but it’s certainly a good place to go for cheap souvenirs…

  • El Mundo del Vino

    Santiago

    This revamped location of the high-end wine chain (look for other branches throughout Santiago and Chile) features 6000 bottles from around the world – or…

  • Centro de Exposición de Arte Indígena

    Santiago

    Indigenous craftspeople sell a small selection of wares at these stalls next to the Terraza Neptuno entrance to Cerro Santa Lucía; goods include silver…

  • Parque Arauco

    Santiago

    A huge range of local and international clothing stores make this the fashionista mall of choice. From Manquehue metro station, it's a 1km walk (or a…

  • Andesgear

    Santiago

    Imported climbing and high-altitude camping gear for your journey to Chilean Patagonia, with several locations throughout the city.

  • Patio Bellavista

    Santiago

    Posh contemporary crafts, leather goods, weavings and jewelry sell at premium prices at this courtyard shopping and dining complex.

  • Contrapunto

    Santiago

    This chain bookstore has a broad selection, though the English titles are limited.

  • Contrapunto

    Santiago

    Sells high-end art, design and coffee-table books, mostly in Spanish.