Isla Negra

Pablo Neruda's favorite beach house is located on Isla Negra. The well-known Chilean poet identified as a "cosista," or someone who amasses "things." Glass paperweights, masks from all over the world, vibrant dishes—anything that attracted his eye—can be found throughout his retreat.

Outside, you can stroll the beach and take in the view that provided the inspiration for many of Neruda's poetry. The main highway is five minutes away from where the bus from Santiago leaves you off, and there are restaurants nearby serving top-notch seafood like corvina and congrio.

If you love poetry, do as Pablo Neruda did and fall in love with beautiful seaside village, where the relentless pounding of the waves on the rocks serves as a constant source of inspiration for many artists.
Visit the unusual home the poet created by the sea as a treat for yourself.

Explore Neruda's imaginative playfulness through the intriguing items he gathered over the course of his life. Figureheads, maps of the world, boxes filled with weird insects, and masks of all shapes and origins are just a few of the artifacts that give the house, which is now a museum, a wonderful aura. It's time to explore the elegantly rustic Arts & Crafts Fair, which showcases the finest works produced by regional artists, many of whom are motivated by the persistent ghost of Neruda.

Location: El Quisco commune in central Chile