The antique and the chic converge in Barrio Italia, where design-oriented shopping galleries are interspersed with refurbished furniture stores and beautiful old family homes. The charming neighborhood, which was saved by fashionable entrepreneurs who stymied the lean toward industrialization, is Santiago's most up-and-coming area, with a delightful bohemian spirit. Most of the stores repeat the same layout: a handful of independent vendors sell clothing, furniture, interior décor items and jewelry, and there's a café in what was once the home's interior patio. The main street is Avenida Italia, but don't miss the peripheral streets such as Sucre or Girardi streets. For quality leather goods, clothing and arts and crafts, try Estacion Italia (Av. 1439), or Bazaar de la Fortuna, with a warehouse-sized barn filled of furniture and home décor (Av. Girardi 1560). There are a few restaurants worth visiting while here, such as the Xoco por Ti (Av. Italia 1634) for chocolate and chocolate beverages made from high-quality cacao; or Casa Luz for the antique interiors and bucolic outdoor patio (Av. Italia 805).

Parque Arauco is a hodge-podge shopping mall (close to the Grand Hyatt and across Ave. Kennedy and the Alonso de Córdoba shopping area) that looks like it was built in a dozen stages, and it was. The newest add-on is a third-floor Luxury Center that abuts the Design Center, both offering upmarket stores like Louis Vuitton, Carolina Herrera, and Burberry. Next door, the Design Center is focused on home decor and furniture, such as the Popular Design and Muebles Sur, with a few freestanding booths selling novelty items and bric-a-brac. This is a good one-stop shop for known brands, however there are few Chilean or local goods to be found in this shopping mall.

Patio Bellavista is a lively complex of restaurants and souvenir stands in the heart of the Bellavista neighborhood, and its convenience makes it a good place to buy gifts. There are dozens of arts and crafts shops (some better than others), 20 casual restaurants, ice cream stands, cafés, and often live music in the tiny plaza. Patio Bellavista also has the most reliable ATMs in the area, as well public restrooms and a parking garage. Although it’s not necessarily a destination unto itself, this tourist hub has become something of a go-to addition to any visit to Bellavista.