Must see shopping in Santiago

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    Artesanías de Chile

    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…

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    Pueblito Los Dominicos

    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…

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    La Tienda Nacional

    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…

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    Vinomio

    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…

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    Estacion Italia

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

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    Plop Galería

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

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    Galería Drugstore

    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…

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    Persa Biobío

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

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    Kind of Blue

    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…

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    Alto Las Condes

    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…

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    Centro Artesanal Santa Lucía

    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…

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    El Mundo del Vino

    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…

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    Centro de Exposición de Arte Indígena

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

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    Parque Arauco

    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…

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    Andesgear

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

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    Patio Bellavista

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

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    Contrapunto

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

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    Contrapunto

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