La Chascona Attractions & Landmark
Former Residence of Pablo Neruda
(Providencia)
Santiago,
Región Metropolitana, 6640152
Chile
+56 2 777 8741
+56 2 737 8712Transport Options:
Train Available: Baquedano
Overview
This spectacular home was the residence of Pablo Neruda, the acclaimed Chilean poet who won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The home has its own unique style, in great part designed by the poet himself, and can be found at the bottom of San Cristóbal Hill. It was built in 1955 by Pablo and his wife, Matilde. There is a beautiful library filled with a vast collection of books, paintings and other objects belonging to Neruda. It is also the headquarters of the Pablo Neruda Foundation. Paid entry. Call ahead to set up a guided tour.Open Hours
Tu to Su from 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
I disliked it because it was somewhat patronizing if you ask me. The man is a little wierd but the actual house was pretty decent i guess.
this is the best place i have ever been to. i would give this a 5 out a of 5. this place was amazing. i would highly recamend it to anyone who is going to santiago. it is the best best the very best best best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
La Chascona, was the "love nest" of poet Pablo Neruda and his wife Matilde Urrutia. It is situaded at the bottom of the San Cristobal Hill, near the Bellavista area, a secluded tree lined street, very quiet and romantic. If you have ever been in love, you will enjoy this tour.
A wonderful glimpse into the mind of a modern genius and the world he created to live in each day. On the tour, you'll learn why water tastes better in colored glass and how Neruda was one of the first victims of Pinochet's dictatorship.
I have been a Pablo Neruda fan for a long time and it was great to be able to see his house. La Chascona is the name of the women he later married and wrote the "Captain's Verses" about. I loved going there and would highly suggest it to like minded people
It is an interesting little house where Pablo Neruda maintained one of his mistresses. It is a piece of the life of one of Latin America's greatest poets. The house itself is a blend of colonial architecture with the personal touches from Neruda that makes it stand out on its own.
