Introduction

Ciudad Santa Fe is a burgeoning upscale suburb to the west that’s home to many corporate offices and a growing number of residents fleeing the congestion of the city center by moving into its high-tech smart buildings.

Built on a former landfill, the capital’s newest urban development embodies the country’s stark contrasts: its ultra-modern steel-and-glass high­-rises are mushrooming not far from one of the city’s most notable sprawling slums, El Molinito, and its ramshackle houses.

Santa Fe’s concentration of businesses has led to a crop of first-class hotels and fine restaurants; it’s also home to the city’s largest and most complete shopping center, Centro Santa Fe.