We were walking up to the funicular and glanced into the courtyard and decided to check it out. We had a delicious lunch at a Mexican restaurant and watched the ending of the World Cup with Argentina fighting to the end to secure the VICTORY! It was a memorable experience for SURE. The place had numerous restaurants and shopping around the open central patio. This is a MUST see if you're there!

When we arrived, not much in Santiago was open. We were told to pop in to Patio Bellavista. Its a really large enclosed block full of shops and restaurants hat were all open and bustling. Lots of security at the entrances, but we never felt unsafe in Santiago. Nice for a lively dinner

We found this place based on the recommendation of our local guide Victor/Raul. Spent the morning at Cerro San Cristobal, about a 5 minute walk away. The walk from Pio Nonna funicular station was pleasant. Had a nice meal of ceviche, beer and pulled beef sandwich along the way. The Patio is just off the main streets, you can see it down the alleys that point toward the center of the block (back sides of the buildings). Walk down the short alley and have your pick of nice shops selling everything! Cuban cigars, lapis lazuli jewelry (a local stone), t-shirts, food, drinks, and more! You can visit and shop or choose to have a drink and stay a while, or both! It's great fun to hang with travelers and locals - try the huge mound of French fries covered with onions, followed by a big pile of shredded meat, and a couple of fried eggs on top - a Chilean specialty that I hear goes well with Chilean beer. Enjoy!