This study approaches the problem of the representation of the colonial city as scene of hierarchical organization and social subordination. We present here the search of documentary evidence in order to countersign the image of the city as place of classification, social restriction and sub-alternity manifestations. In this search we have used historical references of the "Actas del Cabildo" of Santiago besides the historiography concerning to this topic. We present evidences of the tensions in the colonial city relating to the social indoctrination, the pursuit of "idolatrí as", his cultural diversity, multiethnicity and social marginalization in the urban society of Santiago, in a permanent effort of social modeling.