Patronato
A traditional shopping district known for clothing, textiles, affordable fashion, accessories and wholesale and retail stores.
Best for
- Affordable clothing
- Textiles
- Bulk buying
- Casual fashion
- Price-conscious tourists
What to buy
- clothing
- textiles
- footwear
- accessories
- fashion
Key streets
- Patronato
- Santa Filomena
- Antonia López de Bello
- Recoleta
Getting there
Patronato, Cal y Canto
Time suggested by Shopeando: 2-4 hours
Nearby attractions
- La Vega Central
- Mercado Central
- Cerro Blanco
- Bellavista
Safety and tourist tips
- Go during the day.
- Keep belongings close.
- Use the Metro or Uber/taxi.
- Avoid the busiest times when travelling with children.
- Go with a clear idea of what you want to buy.
- This is not a mall experience; it is intense urban shopping.
Malls mentioned
- Mall Barrio Independencia — A nearby mall option for a more orderly experience after Patronato.
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