About La Chascona

La Chascona is one of the houses owned by the Nobel Literature prize winner Pablo Neruda. The name La Chascona is derived from his Mistress's curly red hair. This ship-shaped house attracts tourists with great zeal. The characteristic feature of the house is a kitchen resembling a ship's cabin and the living room facing the lighthouse and the sea. The houses apart from La Chascona owned by Pablo Neruda are Valparaiso and Isla Negra. The structure and design of the building are unique and unconventional and along with the furnished interiors with carved wood and other materials that render it spectacular and attractive.

Must See

  • Panoramic Santiago Bike Tour
  • Full day Neruda's route tour
  • Kitchen resembling a ship's cabin

How to reach

Walk from Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile for 8 minutes to reach PA-15, Parada/ Estadio Victor Jara and travel by bus for 1 minute to arrive PA16-Parada2/ Estación Centre. Then start walking for 2 minutes to reach PI1814-Parada 6 / (M) Estación Central. Then take a bus for 13 minutes and reach PA342-Parada 7 / Plaza Italia. From there walk for 14 minutes to reach La Chascona. It takes 25 minutes to reach the place. 

By Metro: Metro L1, L5, Micro 401, Micro 418, Pb156-Purísima Esq. / Santa Filomena. It takes 33 minutes to reach the place.


 

Tips

  • Stay hydrated.as you may get tired while walking
  • Refrain from drinking alcohol or smoking.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and footwear.
  • Do not touch anything inside the place.
  • Keep lightweight luggage with you. Because you need to walk a lot around to see the attractions. 
  • Buy your ticket ahead of time to save time. 
  • Pets are not allowed. 

Visit Time

In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the entry timings are: 

Sunday:           10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday:           Closed

Tuesday:          10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday:    10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.

Thursday:        10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday:             10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday:         10:00 am. to 6:00 p.m.

January and February the entry timings are:

Sunday:            10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Monday:            Closed

Tuesday:           10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday:      10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday:          10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday:               10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday:           10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

 

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

     

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 12.32°C

 

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