Where to park in Providencia?
Providencia has everything: underground parking, street-level parking, and quick access from the main avenues. Saba's parking are especially convenient because they're located in key locations, close to metro stations and busy areas.
One of the most convenient is the Saba Pedro de Valdivia Parking. It's open 24 hours a day and is located steps from Providencia Avenue, making it easy to get to from both the east and west of Santiago. It has a maximum height of 2 meters, and you can pay by the minute or choose day and/or nighttime parking if you're looking for a more affordable parking spot in Providencia. If you want to avoid traffic jams, it's best to arrive before mid-morning or late in the afternoon.
Nearby is the Saba Marchant Pereira Parking, also open 24/7. It's perfect if your destination is toward Manuel Montt or Nueva Providencia Avenue. From different points in the city, you can arrive via Providencia Avenue or Andrés Bellor Avenue. Their fare is the same as Pedro de Valdivia, so the choice usually depends more on how close you want to be to your point of interest.
Another nearby option is the Saba Guardia Vieja Parking, which, although smaller, is strategically located across from Drugstore Boulevard.
The Saba Ricardo Lyon Parking is also located in the district, the first one in the access line via Providencia Avenue. It is closest to the commercial area and has a fine dining area, such as Giratorio or Baco.
How to get to Providencia from the parking lots?
From any Saba parking garage, just exit onto Providencia Avenue and in minutes you'll be surrounded by shops, cafes, and the access to Mapocho River Park via Andrés Bello Avenue.
What to see and do in Providencia?
If you're already in Providencia, it would be a shame to just park and run. The neighborhood has many worthwhile spots that you can explore even if you're short on time. Here are a few you might want to take advantage of after leaving your car.
Manuel Montt Neighborhood – Gastronomy and Nightlife
Manuel Montt is always bustling. During the day, you can have lunch at a snack bar with a home-style menu or at a more elegant restaurant, but at night, the scene changes: the bars fill up, live music plays, and the atmosphere becomes much more lively.
Costanera Center – Shopping and Panoramic Viewpoint
A 10-minute walk from Saba Ricardo Lyon, the Costanera is impossible to miss: a gigantic mall where you can find everything from clothing to technology. If you dare to go up to the viewpoint, prepare for a view that will leave you speechless, especially at sunset.
Sculpture Park – Outdoor Art
A peaceful place, ideal for slowing down. Among the sculptures, trees, and grass, you feel a different atmosphere than the street. Perfect for sitting down for a while, reading, or simply watching the river flow by.
Drugstore Market
With all its alternative and uniquely designed shops, where you can dress and decorate to make a statement.
