Mounted police provide security at the city's pedestrian mall shopping area which branches off the Avenida O'Higgins.

At left is an example of the food and drink that is available at the many small cafes along the busy downtown area. Local like avocado on their sandwiches. Many American products are available.

Every morning residents can be seen stopping by the news kiosks along the street to read the headlines of the day.

You can see many strange and wonderful things on the streets of Santiago such as this fellow who was trying to keep the music of Elvis Presley alive with a very rustic drum set.