Neighborhood
Barrio Bellavista
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Barrio Bellavista is a neighborhood dating from 1900, located between the Mapocho River and San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago. It is known as the city's bohemian quarter, with numerous restaurants, boutiques, avant-garde galleries, bars, and clubs. Many of Santiago's intellectuals and artists live here, and Pablo Neruda's house, La Chascona, is in the district.
Don't miss
- Pablo Neruda's house, La Chascona
- Evening handicrafts market on calle Pío Nono on weekends, selling lapis lazuli crafts
- Santa Filomena Parish (Parroquia de Santa Filomena)
- National Zoo of Chile at the entrance of San Cristóbal Hill
- High density of bars, pubs, and clubs on Pío Nono, including some LGBT places
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Barrio Bellavista
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inA Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -4.9★ · 581 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$25 per personSee dates →
Best full dayMaipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.4.9★ · 2,540 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$135 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleSantiago Stopover Private City Tour Airport Pickup and Drop off4.9★ · 35 travelers5-6 hoursFree cancellationFrom$200 per personSee dates →Know before you go
- The area is served by Baquedano Metro station, located across the river to the south.
- Cross the bridge from Baquedano to reach Pío Nono, the main street with bars and clubs.
Common questions
What is Barrio Bellavista known for?
It is Santiago's bohemian quarter, filled with restaurants, boutiques, galleries, bars, and clubs, and home to many artists and intellectuals.
Where can I buy lapis lazuli crafts?
Bellavista is a popular place to purchase craftwork made from lapis lazuli. On weekends, there is an evening handicrafts market along calle Pío Nono.
How do I get to Barrio Bellavista?
Take the Metro to Baquedano station, then cross the bridge over the Mapocho River. You can also take a bus to Plaza Italia.
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