Barrio Bellavista & La Chascona (Neruda's House)
Santiago, Chile
About This Activity
Bellavista is Santiago's most colorful neighborhood, packed with street art, craft markets, and restaurants. The highlight is La Chascona, the quirky hillside home of Nobel Prize poet Pablo Neruda, now a museum filled with his eclectic collections of ships-in-bottles, maps, and art. The neighborhood comes alive at night with bars and live music.
Seasonal note: Best spring/summer; La Chascona open Tue-Sun 10 AM-6 PM
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