| Barrio Santa Isabel (close to our school) |
This is a new area for leisure and young cultural expression. The Santa Isabel street has suffered an underground remodeling. From being a residential neighborhood with big old houses, wide parking lots and some fast food restaurants; it turned into the new home for pubs, restaurants and other night clubs and discotheques. Recommended ...to eat, have a drink or coffee Bar magenta (Santa Victoria 0309, Providencia, cell: 09 129 10 71, http://www.musicbar.cl/magenta/home.htm) It is specialized in private celebrations and parties that gather eccentric and singular characters. This is a unique place located in the hart of the Santa Isabel neighborhood. El Sofá (Santa Isabel 0151, phone: 249 81 75, http://www.sofa.cl/) One of the main attractive of this place are the spaces: individual rooms with paintings, cushions, sofas and other articles; all for sale. Its menu includes traditional beers, wine, national and imported drinks. Barcaza (Santa Isabel 0350, Providencia, phone: 222 85 56, http://www.barcaza.cl) Barcaza is a concert-bar auditorium where you can enjoy of music, theatre, dance, painting and poetry. It opens at 19:30 from Tuesday to Saturday. Exótiko (Santa Isabel 0429, Providencia, phone: 247 25 77) It is a place with an exotic touch reflected on its kitchen, where you can enjoy of wild boar, rabbit and ostrich meet for a low price. It has a very cozy atmosphere and the best service. Hídrico (Av. Italia 1283, 4747454) Its specialty is the Mediterranean food, among them, the Carmenère octopus, the ostrich carpaccio and the shrimp-cheese quesadillas cooked with olive oil, not using saturated fats. …to sleep Hostal Providencia (Vicuña Mackenna 92 A/B, Providencia, Santiago http://www.hostalprovidencia.com/ phone: +56-2-6352536) is located in the heart of Santiago, 3 blocks from Plaza Italia (Baquedano subway station). It is a short walking distance from some of the coolest and most visited places in the metropolis: barrio Bellavista, Parque Forestal, Cerro Santa Lucía, barrio Providencia and others. The hostel is safe and clean and the young enthusiastic team members will make you feel like part of their family. Surrounded by fun and interesting places that we frequently visit ourselves, they provide you with good information about the hot spots in town. |
| Barrio Bellas Artes (close to our school) |
![]() The Bellas Artes neighborhood has being transformed into one of the most promising places of Santiago. Within 2 years it recovered its initial urban character and the city council created the “Cafes Promenade”. It is located just a few steps away from the Fine Arts museum and next to the Forestal Park. Recommended ...to eat, have a drink or coffee ![]() Café Tomodashi (José Miguel de la Barra 432) It is a quiet place divided in two storeys. At the entrance you will find a green room. There are little tables where you can enjoy of a tomodashi coffee (made with whiskey cream, chocolate and milk), among others. This is one of the recently inaugurated thematic cafes; elegant, cozy and inviting the reading and conversation. On its brief but exquisite menu you can find excellent coffee brands and Austrian confectionery. Café Abarzúa (Merced 337, Santiago Downtown, http://www.abarzua.com/) It is a place that mix the classic with the modern style offering a varied menu. It is part of the “Cafes Promenade”. Its loft style and the permanent rotation of art works in their walls turn it into an ideal place for an interesting conversation. Opera catedral (Miguel de la Barra 407, phone: 664 30 48, http://www.operacatedral.cl)Its has an informal but sophisticated style with a first level cuisine and exquisite drinks. Some consider it as the place of the moment. Opened Monday to Thursday from 10:00 to 02:00 hrs. Friday to Saturday from 10:00 to 04:00 hrs. …to sleep ![]() Hostal Andes (Monjitas 506, Barrio Bellas Artes, phone: 632 99 90 - 632 91 73, http://www.andeshostel.com/) It is a new and fun alternative for your stay in Santiago, located in one of the trendiest, most beautiful, and best located downtown neighborhoods. The facilities are in mint condition, specially designed for your comfort and convenience. Beautiful decoration. (Coronel Santiago Bueras 122, phone: 638 13 47, 632 42 94, http://www.hostalforestal.cl/) It is one of the hippest hostels in Santiago, located among the trendiest Lastarria - Parque Forestal - Bellas Artes neighborhoods. Its unique location, next to transportation, local attractions, cafes, restaurants, parks, museums, bars and clubs makes a perfect place for your secure stay in Santiago. |
| Barrio Bellavista (close to our school) |
![]() Bellavista is a picturesque neighborhood that has transformed into Santiago’s Bohemian sector. It offers good art galleries, cafés, theaters and restaurants. The busiest days are Fridays and Saturdays which becomes crowded from 22:00 hrs. Recommended Ají Verde (Constitución 284, Providencia, phone: 735 33 29)
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| Barrio Lastarria |
![]() This is a residential neighborhood with a strong cultural sense of great historical value. This area concentrates art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, cultural centers, green areas and a neoclassic architecture from the beginning of the 20th century. Recommended places.
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| Barrio Suecia |
![]() It is not a noise and parties neighborhood only. Some people just look for a conversation with their friends along with a good drink or a tasty food. Some of them go dancing after dinner in one of the many pubs and discotheques around the area. There is a lot of nightlife with excellent restaurants and good atmosphere.
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| Barrio Cívico de Santiago |
![]() It is a small zone in the middle of Santiago. It was named “civic” because this area is surrounded by government buildings such as ministries and other public organizations, been the most important the “Palacio de la Moneda” which houses the President’s offices. Recommended ...to eat, have a drink or coffee ![]() Café Torres (Alameda 1570 Santiago Centro, phone: 688 07 51) In this traditional restaurant was created the famous sandwich called “Barros Lucos” (a meet and cheese sandwich) after the President Ramón Barros Luco (1910-1915). In the morning you can find senators and ministers discussing about law projects and other subjects while having breakfast. |
| Barrio República |
![]() It is one of the most traditional neighborhoods in Chile built during the XIX century mining boom. Located in Santiago District, it is a centre of artistic activities and represents a very attractive spot for tourists. Here you can also find some universities and technological institutes. |
| Barrio París - Londres |
![]() Is a neighborhood located at the Universidad de Chile subway station and it was built by the designers Ernesto Holzmann (father and son) using a marked European style. In its narrow streets you can find several hostels. In this neighborhood we can find one of the most important historical sites in Santiago since it is one of the few remaining examples of 16th century architecture. Recommended ...to eat, have a drink or coffee Located at the Hotel lobby, it is recommended for people who appreciate its variety of drinks, live music and special offers with a quite and comfortable atmosphere. El Fundador Restaurant y Bar (Serrano 34, phone: 387 12 00, http://www.fundador.cl/restaurant.htm) This resto-bar is part of the El Fundador Hotel, and it offers international food. Informal atmosphere and Happy Hours. …to sleep Hotel Plaza Londres (Londres 77, phone: 633 33 20, http://www.hotelplazalondres.cl/ )Located in the exclusive Paris Londres colonial district. This zone was first built in 1923 by Franciscans monks. Their architecture dates from the XVIII century, and was built according to the most pure European style. It is located near the historical San Francisco church, that together with the colonial museum forms part of the national an cultural patrimony. ![]() Residencial Londres (Londres 54, phone: 633 91 92, http://www.lula.cl/residencial ) Located downtown Santiago, it offers inexpensive, though clean and comfortable lodging. Its is just 4 minutes walking from the "Universidad de Chile" subway station. Single, double (2 single beds) , matrimonial (1 double bed) or triple (3 single beds) rooms available. |
| Barrio Brasil |
Reccomended Los Buenos Muchachos (A. Ricardo Cumming 1031, phone: 698 01 12, http://losbuenosmuchachos.cl/)With more than 65 years of experience in Chilean cuisine, its menu also offers a great variety of sea food, fishes and pasta. It also includes desserts like cakes, pancakes and “Suspiro Limeño” (a sort of caramel custard). Los Chinos Ricos (Av. Brasil 373, phone: 696 37 78, http://www.chinosricos.cl/) Litros RestoBar (Compañía 2201, phone: 466 38 63) …to sleep
Hostal Horizonte ![]() (Maturana 557, Barrio Brasil, Santiago Phone: +56-2-6713662 http://www.hostalhorizonte.cl/ ) If you are looking for a good place to live in the Patrimonial Neighborhood of Santiago downtown, please visit the Housing Student Horizonte. Housing Horizonte provides accommodations for university students, internship student, young professional, teachers and people who has a young spirit without discrimination. The House is near to many Universities, pubs, theaters, restaurant, cultural and bohemian environment and very close to Cumming subway station. It is located two blocks away from Plaza Brazil through Maturana street, between Santo Domingo and Catedral streets.
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