Ferretería Los Abuelos

Ferretería Los abuelos Ofrece materiales para la reparación del hogar

Ferretería Los Abuelos is a hardware store in Copiapó, Atacama. It is listed at Salitrera Paposo 1686, 1530000 Copiapó, Atacama, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to. Google also lists it under constructor, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Shops in Chile open roughly from 10:00 to 20:00, and in smaller towns many close for a while at lunchtime; malls and supermarkets open every day, Sundays included. On 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December, the mandatory retail holidays (feriados irrenunciables), malls and almost all shops close. Always ask for your receipt (boleta), and check exchange and return terms before paying. The local hardware shop sorts out small jobs and building suppliers deliver to the site; bring the measurements or the old part to avoid mistakes, and for outdoor work in rainy areas ask for paints and sealants made for damp.

The business lists hours for six days of the week. The most common schedule is 10:30–20:00. Note that it does not open on Sundays. Also bear in mind that 1 January, 1 May, 18 and 19 September and 25 December are mandatory retail holidays, when most shops close. The listed phone number is 9 6269 0789. From abroad dial +56 followed by the number. Calling or sending a WhatsApp message ahead is the norm for bookings and appointments.

It has a Google rating of 5.0 out of 5, though from only 2 reviews so far, so treat the score as an early indication rather than a verdict.