Barrio Republica in Santiago, Chile

The Republic neighborhood is very important in the history of Santiago. To the area came dozens of families enriched by the saltpeter industry, to build magnificent mansions and thereby demonstrate their social ascent.

This is how it becomes an elite neighborhood articulated around the elegant Club Hípico and Parque O'Higgins (built by the Cousiño family, owners of the renowned Viña Cousiño Macul ).