Recoleta, Administrative commune in Santiago Province, Chile
Recoleta extends over 16.2 square kilometers at 542 meters above sea level, bordered by Huechuraba, Independencia, Conchalí, Providencia, and Vitacura communes.
The commune emerged in 1981 during the administrative reorganization of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, transforming from a traditional neighborhood into a full municipal entity.
The Santiago General Cemetery and La Vega Central Market stand as central points for community gatherings, commerce, and traditional Chilean customs.
The municipal administration provides services to 157,851 residents through its headquarters at Avenida Recoleta 676, managing local development and community needs.
The Barrio Patronato section functions as a commercial district where multiple nationalities conduct business, creating an international trade center within Santiago.
Location: Santiago province
Inception: 1981
Elevation above the sea: 542 m
Website: http://www.recoleta.cl/
Website: http://recoleta.cl
GPS coordinates: -33.41667,-70.65000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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Cerro Blanco
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Memorial del Detenido Desaparecido y del Ejecutado Político
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Iglesia La Viñita
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Casco histórico del Cementerio General
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Cervecería Ebner
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Iglesia de la Recoleta Franciscana
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Carmencita
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Academia de Humanidades
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Piscina Escolar de la Universidad de Chile
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Memorial por la diversidad de Chile
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Iglesia del Monasterio del Carmen Bajo de San Rafael
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Museo de Artes Decorativas (Santiago de Chile)
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Instituto de Higiene
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Capilla del antiguo Lazareto de San Vicente de Paul
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Centro Patrimonial Recoleta Dominica
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Casa del Pilar de Esquina, Recoleta
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Consultorio Nº 2
1.5 km
Museo Histórico Dominico
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Museo Nacional de Medicina Dr Enrique Laval
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Busto recordatorio a Tucapel Jiménez
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Monolito Recordatorio en Tumba de Orlando Letelier en Cementerio General
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Plazoleta de piedras tacitas
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