La Chascona
La Chascona
La Chascona (Fernando Márques de la Plata 0192, Bellavista, Santiago) – this house once belonged to Nobel Prize–winning poet Pablo Neruda – which was built for this third wife (Matilde Urrutia), and nicknamed it “La Chascona” (because of her unruly hair style).
This home (one of three that Neruda owned) contains an array of collectibles from all over the globe and is also host to his Nobel Prize. There are rooms designed to create the feeling that one is on a ship, and there are some great views of the city of Santiago. Neruda’s other two houses aren’t too far from Santiago (one in Valparaiso, the other in Isla Negra) and all are worth seeing if you have time (there are tours that take you to all 3 if interested). Tours are offered at 3,500 pesos (in English) and 2,500 pesos (in Spanish). Hours: 10 am – 6 pm (Tuesday – Sunday).