Historic confectionery in Concepción closes after 70 years

The owners of Confitería Santiago announced the closure of their shop in the center of Concepción, in the Bío Bío region of Chile, next month.

The business began in 1958 and became a part of the local collective memory for residents of Concepción. The shop, located on Aníbal Pinto street, sold chocolates, sweets, household items, toys, and stationery. Mónica García, one of the owners, explained that the decision to close followed the departure of one of the business partners.

The closure will also affect the El Gallo bookstore, which sits across from the confectionery and shares the same owners. Nancy Jaramillo, a staff member who worked at the shop for 46 years, noted that the business maintained a loyal customer base. The two establishments will cease operations after the Christmas holiday.