Cordillera Province

Cordillera Province covers a large area and includes three municipalities: Puente Alto, Pirque, and San José de Maipo, with Puente Alto serving as the administrative center. The territory connects flatter urban areas with higher-elevation zones, creating different landscapes and living conditions.

This province was created through administrative reforms to better manage the eastern territories of Santiago Metropolitan Region. The restructuring helped organize the growing area between the city and the mountain zones more effectively.

Communities throughout the province have kept their own traditions alive, which show up in local festivals where neighbors gather to share music and food. These celebrations bring together people from both urban and rural areas and shape how daily life feels in the region.

The area is well connected by public transportation that links the municipalities with Santiago and with each other. Accessibility varies depending on whether you are in the urban or higher-elevation areas.

The eastern edge of this province borders the Andes and holds glaciers, rivers, and volcanic formations that set it apart from the flatter western areas. This geographic diversity lets visitors quickly shift from urban landscapes to alpine settings.

Location: Santiago Metropolitan Region

Capital city: Puente Alto

Elevation above the sea: 693 m

Website: http://GobernacionCordillera.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.71667,-70.23333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23