The mall itself is really nice, in a good location, and decently maintained. It has a good variety of stores, and the walking areas are really nice and large, giving the mall a nice sense of space. The issues, although small, were noticeable. For example, the seating, which are large grey plastic pieces, have a thick layer of dust above them. There were also occasional little metal screws and whatnot sticking out of the floor, which definitely isn’t something that should ever happen. The bathrooms are nice, modern, and also well maintained. I did notice one major design flaw, which was the high powered air blowers (which are really great themselves) are right above a garbage can, so whenever you use them it causes garbage to come flying out. 😀 #summervacation#hotelstay#urbanexplorer

An outlet center within the city. Although no high-end/top brands, has a good variety of stores and brands (CAT, Arrow, Columbia, Brooks Brothers). Has plenty of parking lots and some restaurants. You can arrive by subway L5 and then take a taxi. Not crowded. Great place for shopping, very organize and with really good offers. The distribution is very similar to small towns in the US. ☺️ #summervacation#urbanexplorer

I am exceedingly fond of this Mall for being there for me every time I land in Chile. Plenty of nice shops that I find to be presented in an eye pleasing manner. The restaurants look nice (grill, etc.) but I never got around to trying any. An enthusiastic food court with a general flavor of burgers and hot dogs is at your disposal. Plastic bags and straws seem to have been banned. They were not handed out anymore and I approve. My personal favorite store is the PC Factory where you can get prepaid SIM cards for your mobile connectivity needs. 2nd floor, close to the main entrance. Ask for "SIM Chip con bolsa prepago". That think costs just under CLP 3.000 and needs to be activated for your mobile by the provider(!). If you're a native / have a personal RUT number, you can do that yourself. If you have no idea what that is. Go to a carrier shop. I always go with movistar because the shop is just out front and the people there were helpful on all occasions. Yup, I went there more than once on my first odyssey. ;) Nice shops, good service. Enough space and plenty of parking - at least during the week. Good stuff! Oh and they have security as well as bank branches and cash withdrawal machines that work fine with my debit card. #summervacation#urbanexplorer

Alto Las Condes is a commercial center located in the municipality of Las Condes in Santiago, Chile, and is owned by the Cencosud holding company that owns other shopping centers in Chile and Argentina, as well as supermarkets such as Jumbo, Santa Isabel, and stores Paris. This shopping center, opened in 1988, has 231,000 square meters and 5,000 parking spaces. The commercial center, located at the intersection of Kennedy Avenue and Padre Hurtado Avenue, is the connection point for the important communes of Vitacura and Las Condes, so it becomes a meeting point for the inhabitants of the capital of these two communes. Alto Las Condes receives more than 20 million visits per year. Alto Las Condes currently has more than 200 stores, a Food Court, 12 Cinemark cinemas, a series of department stores such as Ripley, Falabella, and Paris; family entertainment centers, and an Integramedica Medical Center. 😃 #summervacation#urbanexplorer

Lining the walls of the Costanera Center is an array of high street stores and brands. On level one of the six-story building, you can find gifts for your friends, family, and yourself. On the second floor is the women’s department, where you’ll find dresses, skirts, trousers, and shirts, plus handbags, shoes, and purses. On level three there are the children’s and men’s clothes to fit the whole family. On level four you’ll find the technology, decorations, and sports sections. There is gym gear, outdoor gear, laptops, and more. For a full list of shops, click here. On level five, Costanera Flavors can be found. Here you can wine and dine or just whet your whistle at the cafes and restaurants. There is a Dunkin Donuts, Brown, Café Melba, Yogen Fruz, Burger King, and Domino’s Pizza. You can nibble at Taco Bell, Oh! Salad or Gatsby, Enzo Cucina, and Sushihana. To see where you can eat, click here. On the top and final level are the cinemas, playing all the latest films. 😉 #summervacation#urbanexplorer

The Mall Plaza is a chain of shopping malls that initially were only found in Chile, and have recently branched out into the neighboring countries of South America including Argentina and Brazil in 2011. Shopping centers in Chile include La Serena, Calama, and Antofagasta, among many other locations. Mall Plaza is popular with locals and tourists who have the opportunity to purchase well-known international brands, and more affordable South American clothes and accessories. The shopping center has adopted a Western approach to shopping by placing all the branded shops in the same complex, creating a safe environment to shop in that opens later than your regular high street. 🛍 #summervacation#urbanexplorer

Enjoy exclusive fashion, decoration, and entertainment stores, as well as unique gourmet, offers in a space surrounded by green areas and lounges to relax. Located in the heart of Vitacura, Casacostanera is a semi-open mall that promises the best services and incredible shopping. The Casa Costanera shopping and entertainment mall is a meeting point located in the exclusive Vitacura neighborhood. Its semi-open-air structure is home to over 80 different goods and services brands, in categories such as fashion, decoration, beauty, sporting goods, and toy-stores. Restaurants and coffee-shops offer everything from delicious breakfasts to gourmet dining experiences. Premium cinema theaters, a wide range of activities and entertainments for all ages, and a Tourist Card offering significant benefits and discounts for foreign visitors complete the Casa Costanera proposal for tourists seeking a place for their vacation purchases, as well as for the residents of one of the most welcoming neighborhoods of Santiago. #summervacation#urbanexplorer

Parque Arauco is a rather stylish mall in the city of Santiago. Selling chic and elegant clothing, higher quality than the average high street brand, the mall is popular among locals. You will find English and American brands, like Gap, Warehouse, and Converse while there are also Spanish and European bands like Purification Garcia, colcci, and Rapsodia. There are suits, jumpers, trousers, and coats. The big glass windows provide the perfect display for the shelf upon the self of designer handbags and leather purses. Fueling your urge to shop is the boulevard, where restaurants and cafes line the walls and fill the outdoor area with tables and umbrellas. Keeping you entertained are the many activities on offer. There is an ice skating rink, bowling, a cinema, and an art room, naming but a few. 🎉 #summervacation#urbanexplorer

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