Vitacura, Santiago

Vitacura, Santiago

Vitacura, a commune situated in the Santiago Province of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, is renowned for its opulence and style. It ranks among the most affluent and fashionable areas in the city, attracting primarily high-income families. Geographically, it falls within the Northeastern zone of Santiago.

The area boasts numerous prestigious private schools, including Saint George's College, Colegio Santa Úrsula, Alliance Francaise, Colegio La Maisonette, Colegio Tabancura, Colegio Los Andes, Colegio Sagrados Corazones de Manquehue, and Colegio San Benito.

Vitacura benefits from excellent transportation links, with the Costanera Norte toll-way facilitating easy access to the international airport. Additionally, subway stations are conveniently located in the neighboring municipality of Las Condes.

Notably, Vitacura houses the headquarters of ECLAC and is the site of the European Southern Observatory (ESO) headquarters in Chile. Alonso de Córdova Avenue, one of Santiago's most exclusive shopping streets, adds to the allure of the area.

For enthusiasts of gliding, the Gliders Club of Vitacura is a noteworthy attraction. Its strategic location offers ideal climate conditions for such exhilarating flights.

As one of the most upscale and fashionable regions in Santiago, Vitacura is home to numerous high-end boutiques from some of the world's leading luxury retailers. These prestigious stores include the likes of Louis Vuitton, Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, Swarovski, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ermenegildo Zegna, Brooks Brothers, Hermès, MaxMara, Bang & Olufsen, and Hugo Boss, among others.

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Sight Name: Vitacura
Sight Location: Santiago, Chile (See walking tours in Santiago)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Santiago, Chile

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Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles

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