Plaza Brasil
A bohemian square surrounded by heritage façades, cafés and bars.
Bohemia, cités and republican architecture
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Barrio Brasil began to take shape during Santiago's westward expansion in the late 19th century. In that process, the construction of the Basílica del Salvador in 1864 became a key milestone in the urban, spiritual and social consolidation of the area, commissioned by Archbishop Rafael Valentín Valdivieso from the German architect Teodoro Burchard after the fire at the Iglesia de la Compañía.
Around it, residences, institutions, shops and meeting places settled in, shaping a distinguished neighborhood with a strong architectural identity. Among its first inhabitants were families of the Chilean elite whose fortunes had grown alongside the booming silver and nitrate mines. These families chose the area for their homes and commissioned the design and construction of their mansions from prominent Chilean and foreign architects, who brought to Santiago the currents then prevailing in Europe.
Thus arose elegant homes in neoclassical, neo-Gothic and eclectic styles, with ornate façades, cornices, balconies, stained glass, ironwork and refined interior details. Among the architects, Teodoro Burchard, Josué Smith Solar, Alberto Cruz Montt, Ricardo Larraín Bravo, Alberto Siegel, Alberto Álamos, Gustavo Monckeberg, José Forteza and Ismael Edwards Matte stand out, among others.
With academic training and a strong influence from the European tradition and the Beaux-Arts school, these professionals freely combined neoclassical, neo-Gothic, baroque, art deco and academic elements. The result was an eclectic architecture of great ornamental richness, visible in its continuous façades, cornices, balconies, stained glass, ironwork and elaborate entrances. Despite the diversity of styles, their works built a harmonious urban image that still distinguishes the neighborhood.
Over time, Barrio Brasil gathered diverse architectural and cultural expressions, becoming a testimony to an era of prosperity and to different stages in Santiago's history. Its streets preserve the memory of old families, religious communities, schools, theaters and small businesses that have brought diversity and vitality to the area.
Today the neighborhood keeps that mixed and singular character. It is a heritage territory with outstanding conversions, where architecture, culture, food, university life and community organization coexist. Walking it means discovering a slower, more human Santiago: a neighborhood that acknowledges its history, protects its identity and, at the same time, awaits and plans its renewal to project itself into the future.
The places you can't miss in Barrio Brasil.
A bohemian square surrounded by heritage façades, cafés and bars.
A 19th-century neo-Gothic temple and national monument, currently under restoration.
The ensemble of mansions and curved passageways around Plaza Libertad de Prensa, steps from Brasil.
Hotels, restaurants, venues and cultural centers in Barrio Brasil.
Food and DrinkRicardo Cumming 277, Santiago
Food and DrinkAvenida Brasil 95, Santiago
Food and DrinkAgustinas 2149, Santiago
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Beer and NightlifeBarrio YungayPrivateYungay, Brasil, Historic Center and Lastarria
The craft beer scene of western Santiago: independent breweries in Yungay, student pubs in Brasil, historic bars downtown and specialist bars in Lastarria.
Live an experience that unites Santiago's history with its growing craft beer scene. The tour begins in Barrio Yungay, one of the city's most traditional heritage areas, known for its cultural identity and a renewed food scene where independent breweries and neighborhood bars stand out.
It continues to Barrio Brasil, famous for its late 19th-century architecture, its student atmosphere and its varied range of pubs and breweries that make its streets one of Santiago's main nightlife hubs. The tour then covers the Historic Center, where architectural heritage coexists with historic bars and restaurants that are part of the capital's tradition.
Finally, the route ends in Barrio Lastarria, a benchmark for food and cultural life in Santiago, where you can enjoy bars specializing in Chilean and imported craft beer. Along the way you'll learn about the evolution of Chilean craft beer, taste different styles and discover how each neighborhood brings a unique identity to Santiago's food and bohemian scene.
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Urban Wine TourismBarrio YungayPrivateYungay, Brasil, Historic Center and Lastarria
Wine tourism without leaving the city: Chilean wine tastings in heritage mansions of the west, closing with a gourmet pairing at a Lastarria wine bar.
Discover Santiago from a different perspective in an experience that merges heritage, food and Chilean wine culture.
The route begins in the historic Barrio Yungay, where old mansions and heritage streets give way to the first tasting of Chilean wines. It continues through bohemian Barrio Brasil, known for its republican architecture and vibrant food scene.
The tour then moves to the Historic Center to see the city's main landmarks and understand the importance of wine in Santiago's commercial and cultural development since colonial times. It ends in Barrio Lastarria, where an exclusive wine bar or signature restaurant offers a premium tasting accompanied by a gourmet pairing.
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City and CultureSantiagoA tour of the historic center and modern Santiago: La Moneda, Plaza de Armas, Santa Lucía and the Sanhattan district.
Walk and discover the contrasts of Santiago since its founding in 1541. The historic center brings together La Moneda Palace, the Cathedral on Plaza de Armas, Paseo Bandera and Cerro Santa Lucía. Then the modern sector, "Sanhattan", shows off the city's contemporary architecture. Includes a visit to a lapis lazuli craft shop, where history and art come together.
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City and CultureSantiagoThe extended version of the city tour: Cerro San Cristóbal, museums, Mercado Central and Parque Bicentenario.
The ideal tour for those with only a few days in the city who want to visit its most emblematic places. It begins at the National History Museum, with a lookout over Plaza de Armas, and continues to Cerro San Cristóbal, Santiago's green lung. Lunch is at a popular seafood district. It ends at Parque Bicentenario, designed to commemorate 200 years of Independence.
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City and CultureSantiagoSunset from the heights: the Bahá'í Temple, Parque Bicentenario and the 360° lookout at Sky Costanera.
Enjoy Santiago's sunsets from the heights. It begins at the Bahá'í Temple, with nature and a panoramic view of the city, continues through Parque Bicentenario surrounded by modern buildings, and ends at Costanera Center, the tallest building in South America, whose 360° lookout lets you watch the sunset, the Andes and the capital's iconic places from a new perspective.
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Vineyards and TastingsSantiagoA family winery with more than 150 years of tradition and the architectural masterpiece of the Bahá'í Temple.
A cultural and architectural experience combining Viña Cousiño Macul and the Bahá'í Temple. Explore a winery with more than 150 years of winemaking tradition, a pillar of quality wine production, and discover the history of this iconic family estate. Then visit the Bahá'í Temple, an architectural masterpiece of impressive design and spiritual symbolism.
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Food and ShowsSantiagoDinner and a show of traditional Chilean dances at the only Polynesian restaurant in Latin America.
Enjoy a night with the best of Chilean and international cuisine. Appreciate Chile's culture through a live show of the country's traditional dances from north to south, and enjoy an international menu at one of Santiago's most traditional restaurants: Bali Hai, the only Polynesian restaurant in Latin America.
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Food and ShowsSantiagoPut on your apron: hands-on fresh pasta workshop and a 6-course dinner with selected wines at the Amor y Pasta factory.
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A culinary experience where cooking becomes play. Guided by experts you will learn to knead, roll and shape fresh pasta from scratch, amid flour, laughter and music. The evening ends with a tasting of the dishes you prepared, paired with selected wines, salads and dessert.
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