Costanera Center

Spread out over six stories, this mall offers everything from apparel and electronic shops to food outlets. There's also a movie theater screening Chilean and international films, as well as a gym and entertainment complexes for kids. Another draw at the center is Sky Constanera, a lookout attraction for fantastic views of the city and the Andes in the distance. While tours don’t typically go to the mall, you can always visit on a private Santiago tour.

• The Costanera Center is a must-visit for people who love to shop.

• Bike and car parking with electric charging stations is available on-site.

• The mall is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, bathrooms, and a loaner wheelchair service.

• There's a food court on the 5th floor with all sorts of dining options and both indoor and outdoor seating.

The mall is about a 10-minute drive or 20-minute bus ride away from the heart of Providencia, or about 20 minutes by car or 40 minutes by bus from central Santiago. If you're driving, you can reach the mall via Avenue Vitacura, Avenue Andrés Bello, or Tobalaba.

The Costanera Center is open daily, with fewer crowds on weekdays during the day and more crowds on weekends and public holidays. The hours of dining, shopping, and entertainment outlets vary quite a bit, so it's a good idea to check the website before heading out.

Visitors to Santiago can get anywhere from 5­ to 20 percent off purchases at many of the mall’s shops by registering for the On Tour discount card, available for free at the customer service kiosk near the Avenue Vitacura entrance. Over 50 stores in the mall participate, from international brands such as Under Armour and The Body Shop to Chilean wine merchant El Mundo del Vino.