Plaza Baquedano, Santiago de Chile

Name: Plaza Baquedano
Address: Almirante Simpson 50, Santiago de Chile, Chile

#48 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

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Plaza Baquedano, commonly known as Plaza Italia, is a major landmark in Santiago, Chile. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°26'13"S, 70°38'4"W

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Almirante Simpson 50Santiago Oriente (Providencia)Santiago de Chile Chile

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Plaza Baquedano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Santa Lucia, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Chilean National Zoo, La Chascona.

0.6 miSW
Hill with a landscaped park and viewpoint
Cerro Santa Lucia, Santiago de Chile
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Santiago de Chile, Cerro Santa Lucia is a picturesque urban park that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This historic hill, which rises approximately 69 meters above its surroundings, is a verdant oasis that invites locals...
0.5 miW
Contemporary art in a historic palace
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago de Chile
14 min walk • The Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, nestled in the heart of Santiago de Chile, is a cultural beacon and one of the premier art museums in Latin America. Established in 1880, it is the oldest art museum on the continent, boasting an impressive collection that spans from...
0.4 miN
Zoo with native and exotic animals
Chilean National Zoo, Santiago de Chile
12 min walk • Nestled at the foot of the majestic Andes Mountains in the vibrant city of Santiago de Chile, the Chilean National Zoo stands as a cherished natural oasis amidst the bustling urban environment. Founded in 1925, this well-established zoo is a popular attraction for both...
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
La Chascona, Santiago de Chile
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Santiago de Chile's bohemian Bellavista neighborhood, La Chascona is a museum dedicated to the life and works of the Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda. This unique house, named after the wild mane of hair of Neruda's third wife, Matilde...
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art, Santiago de Chile
15 min walk • The Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Santiago, Chile. It is one of the city's major museums, created in 1947, and is run by the University of Chile Faculty of Arts. Since 2005, the museum has had two separate sites: MAC Parque Forestal and MAC Quinta Normal Park.
~1660 ftW
Park, Playground
Parque Forestal, Santiago de Chile
9 min walk • Parque Forestal is an urban park in the city of Santiago, Chile. The park was created on reclaimed land from the Mapocho River and is located in the historical downtown of Santiago, west of Plaza Baquedano and east of Estación Mapocho.
0.4 miW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Barrio Lastarria, Santiago de Chile
10 min walk • Barrio Lastarria is an historical neighborhood in the center of Santiago, Chile. Now a popular tourist hub, Barrio Lastarria is a center for cultural activity, with cinemas, theaters, museums, restaurants and bars.
0.7 miW
Church, Joaquín Toesca, Sacred and religious sites
Basilica de la Merced, Santiago de Chile
19 min walk • The Basilica de la Merced is a basilica located in Santiago, Chile. It was founded by the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy and constructed in 1795. It is a Chilean National Monument.
0.4 miS
Park, Skate park, Entertainment
Bustamante Park, Santiago de Chile
12 min walk • Bustamante Park is an urban park in Providencia, Santiago de Chile. It is built on the former site of Pirque railroad station and adjacent classification yard.
~1400 ftE
Church
Holy Guardian Angels Church, Santiago de Chile
7 min walk • The Holy Guardian Angels Church is a Catholic church located in Providencia, Santiago de Chile. It was declared as a National Monument of Chile in 1990, within the category of Historic Monuments.
0.7 miSW
Expansive library in a stately building
National Library of Chile, Santiago de Chile
19 min walk • The National Library of Chile is the national library of Chile. It is located on the Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins in Santiago, in a building completed in 1925, though its history reaches to the early nineteenth century before it was relocated to its current home.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza Baquedano?

Nearby attractions include Museo Violeta Parra, Santiago de Chile (4 min walk), Holy Guardian Angels Church, Santiago de Chile (7 min walk), Museo Nacional Benjamin Vicuña Mackenna, Santiago de Chile (8 min walk), Parque San Borja, Santiago de Chile (8 min walk).

How to get to Plaza Baquedano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza Baquedano:

Metro

Baquedano • Lines: 1, 5 (2 min walk)
Universidad Católica • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Bus

Parada 1 / Plaza Italia • Lines: 517 (3 min walk)
Parada 5 / Plaza Italia • Lines: 517 (3 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (15 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (19 min walk)