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Barrio Bellas Artes

Museums, Parque Forestal and neighborhood life

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History

History of Barrio Bellas Artes

Bellas Artes grew up around the palace that gives it its name, opened in 1910 for the Centennial, and around Parque Forestal, which tidied up the banks of the Mapocho in the early 20th century.

It is a small-scale neighborhood: passageways, 1930s apartment buildings and ground-floor premises that today house cafés, design shops, bookshops and restaurants.

Within a few blocks you'll find the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC) and a permanent program of exhibitions, fairs and outdoor activities in the park.

Its location connects it on foot with Lastarria, the Historic Center and Bellavista, making it one of the most convenient starting points for exploring Santiago without taking transport.

What to see

Neighborhood must-sees

The places you can't miss in Barrio Bellas Artes.

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

The oldest art museum in South America, in the Palace of Fine Arts.

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC)

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (MAC)

Current Chilean and Latin American art, in the west wing of the same palace.

Parque Forestal

Parque Forestal

A tree-lined promenade along the Mapocho, with fairs, sculptures and weekend activities.

Where to eat, sleep and shop

Featured services

Hotels, restaurants, venues and cultural centers in Barrio Bellas Artes.

Museo Nacional de Bellas ArtesHeritage venue

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Parque Forestal s/n, Santiago

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo · Parque ForestalHeritage venue

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo · Parque Forestal

Ismael Valdés Vergara 506, Santiago

Private routes

Explore Barrio Bellas Artes with your own guide

Exclusive departures for your group that pass through this neighborhood, with driver-guide and your own schedule.

Santiago Museums RouteCulture and HeritageLastarriaPrivate

Santiago Museums Route

Art, history and heritage

Six museums in a single tour: American folk art, pre-Columbian cultures, national history and contemporary art, walking between Lastarria, Parque Forestal and Plaza de Armas.

5 hrs · departures 09:00 and 13:00 From 2 passengers · 12+ years

Barrio LastarriaBarrio Bellas ArtesCentro Histórico

Per person fromUS$ 65from 7 passengers
Experiences

Experience the neighborhood with our routes

Regular departures from the catalog that explore heritage Santiago.

Traditional Santiago City TourCity and CultureSantiago

Traditional Santiago City Tour

A tour of the historic center and modern Santiago: La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucía and the Sanhattan district.

Half day · 5 hrs Every day
Adult fromUS$ 39
Full-Day City TourCity and CultureSantiago

Full-Day City Tour

The extended version of the city tour: Cerro San Cristóbal, museums, Mercado Central and Parque Bicentenario.

Full day · 9 hrs Tue to Sun
Adult fromUS$ 84
Santiago Sunset City TourCity and CultureSantiago

Santiago Sunset City Tour

Sunset from the heights: the Bahá'í Temple, Parque Bicentenario and the 360° lookout at Sky Costanera.

Half day · 4 to 5 hrs Tue to Sun
Adult fromUS$ 91
Cousiño Macul + Bahá'í TempleVineyards and TastingsSantiago

Cousiño Macul + Bahá'í Temple

A family winery with more than 150 years of tradition and the architectural masterpiece of the Bahá'í Temple.

Half day · 6 hrs Tue to Sun
Adult fromUS$ 90
Dinner Show – BalihaiFood and ShowsSantiago

Dinner Show – Balihai

Dinner and a show of traditional Chilean dances at the only Polynesian restaurant in Latin America.

Afternoon / evening · 3 to 4 hrs Thu to Sat
Adult fromUS$ 127
Amor & Pasta – Pasta Workshop and DinnerFood and ShowsSantiago

Amor & Pasta – Pasta Workshop and Dinner

Put on your apron: hands-on fresh pasta workshop and a 6-course dinner with selected wines at the Amor y Pasta factory.

Afternoon / evening · 5 to 6 hrs Thu to Sat
Adult fromUS$ 136
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