Barrio Bellavista, Santiago de Chile

Name: Barrio Bellavista
Address: Santiago de Chile, Chile

#128 among attractions in Santiago de Chile

Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district

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Barrio Bellavista is an area that lies between the Mapocho River and San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago, Chile. It is known as Santiago's bohemian quarter, with numerous restaurants, boutiques, avant-garde galleries, bars and clubs. Many of the city's intellectuals and artists live in Bellavista, and Pablo Neruda's house in Santiago, La Chascona, is in the district. The area is served by the Baquedano Metro subway station, located across the river to the south. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°25'56"S, 70°38'10"W

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Santiago Norte (Recoleta)Santiago de Chile Chile

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Barrio Bellavista – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Cristóbal Hill, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Chilean National Zoo, La Chascona.

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Hiking spot with panoramic city views
San Cristóbal Hill, Santiago de Chile
13 min walk • San Cristóbal Hill, a towering presence in the heart of Santiago de Chile, offers both locals and tourists a verdant escape from the urban sprawl of the city. Rising to an elevation of 880 meters above sea level, it is the second highest point in the city and a...
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Contemporary art in a historic palace
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Santiago de Chile
13 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...
~820 ftNE
Zoo with native and exotic animals
Chilean National Zoo, Santiago de Chile
4 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...
~670 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
La Chascona, Santiago de Chile
4 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...
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Park
Santiago Metropolitan Park, Santiago de Chile
16 min walk • Santiago Metropolitan Park, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of Santiago de Chile, stands as one of the largest parks in Latin America. Encompassing over 700 hectares, this expansive green space offers city dwellers and tourists alike a chance to escape the hustle...
0.7 miW
Church
Iglesia de la Recoleta Franciscana, Santiago de Chile
18 min walk • The Iglesia de la Recoleta Franciscana is a church in Recoleta, Santiago de Chile. The church was declared as a National Monument in 1973.
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Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Santiago Museum of Contemporary Art, Santiago de Chile
14 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.
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Iconic landmark and urban gathering place
Plaza Baquedano, Santiago de Chile
9 min walk • Plaza Baquedano, commonly known as Plaza Italia, is a major landmark in Santiago, Chile. The plaza was inaugurated in 1928, being crowned by a monument made by Chilean sculptor Virgínio Arias and featuring General Manuel Baquedano, giving the current name to the urban landmark.
~1770 ftSW
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.
0.5 miSW
Nightlife, Dancing, Entertainment district
Barrio Lastarria, Santiago de Chile
13 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.
0.5 miSE
Church
Holy Guardian Angels Church, Santiago de Chile
12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Barrio Bellavista?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Camilo Mori, Santiago de Chile (2 min walk), Maestra Vida, Santiago de Chile (3 min walk), La Chascona, Santiago de Chile (4 min walk), Chilean National Zoo, Santiago de Chile (4 min walk).

How to get to Barrio Bellavista by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barrio Bellavista:

Bus

Pio Nono / Avenida Bellavista • Lines: 409 (5 min walk)
Mallinckrodt / Avenida Bellavista • Lines: 409 (7 min walk)

Train

Estación Zoológico Nacional (6 min walk)
Estación Cumbre (11 min walk)

Metro

Baquedano • Lines: 1, 5 (10 min walk)
Bellas Artes • Lines: 5 (15 min walk)