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· DESCRIPTION
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Providencia is the town hall of the city of Santiago, its name came out thanks to the existence of the Convent of The Sisters of Providence, located on the south side of the main road, which meant that the inhabitants call this path the "Alley of the Providence, giving rise to the name of the Commune.
Providencia delights the visitors with a wide variety of bars, pubs, restaurants and discos that are waiting for the tourists to enjoy their charms and bohemia, with live and non-live music, wines and spirits, national liquors such as pisco sour and delicious dishes, fish and seafood being the most requested one.
There are several places you can visit in the community such as;
The Obelisk of Tajamar considered the heraldic emblem of the municipality related to the history of the river Mapocho defense. It is located in the Parque Balmaceda, in Providence Av Condell.
The Falabella Palace show to us the fifteenth century Renaissance style, stands out for its details and mosaics on the windows. It is located at Avenida Pedro de Valdivia N ° 963, between Eliodoro Yañez ST and Carlos Larrain ST.
Within a radius of five blocks there are different places to visit it is the district located in Suecia ST, known for its nightlife. Here are restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs. |
| · ACCESS |
| The commune of Providencia is inserted into the Eastern Sector of the Santiago metropolitan urban area. |
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All the above-mentioned districts can be reached by public transportation; Metro (the subway), buses or taxis, the latter work all day long.
On the other hand, there are offers for night tours that include a visit through the most known and emblematic quarters, panoramic views of the city, dinners with or without shows, completing the tour in a typical restaurant or discotheque of Santiago bohemia.
The average time of the tour is 4 hours. |
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SANTIAGO CIVIC DISTRICT
This area has all the major government infrastructure houses, as well as ministries, public entities and organizations like the Presidential Palace of La Moneda; Plaza de la Constitución, with the statues of the ex-presidents of the Republic: Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez, Eduardo Frei Montalva and Salvador Allende Gossens. The “Plaza de la Ciudadanía” (Citizenship’ Square) with the statue of the ex-President Arturo Alessandri Palma. In 2006, an underground space called La Moneda Cultural Center, was inaugurated, that has permanent and temporary exhibitions
GASTRONOMY
The capital offers diverse culinary options, from international cuisine to Creole and typical ones which include live shows.
The busiest areas are Suecia, Brazil, Borde Río, Bellavista, Ñuñoa, El Golf and Providencia with walks, restaurants and pubs.
In the surrounding areas of Santiago it is possible to enjoy places of country charm like Cajon de Maipo, Pirque, Melipilla, Talagante, Pomaire.
NIGHT LIFE
Pubs, discos, restaurants, and walks await the tourists to enjoy their charm, fun, live music, and delicious dishes.
These places can be found throughout Santiago, preferably those such as Suecia, Brazil, Bellavista, Ñuñoa El Golf and Providencia. |
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| Weather in Santiago, Providencia |
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| Santiago, Providencia in Chile |
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