Barrio Bellavista (''Bellavista Neighborhood'') is an area that lies between the

Mapocho River The River Mapocho ( es, Río Mapocho) ( Mapudungun: ''Mapu chuco'', "water that penetrates the land") is a river in Chile. It flows from its source in the Andes mountains onto the west and divides Chile's capital Santiago in two. Course The Map ...

and San Cristóbal Hill in

Santiago, Chile Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile as well as one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is the center of Chile's most densely populated region, the Santiago Metropolitan Region, whose ...

. It is known as Santiago's

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quarter, with numerous restaurants, boutiques, avant-garde galleries, bars and clubs. Many of the city's intellectuals and artists live in Bellavista, and

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's house in Santiago, ''

La Chascona La Chascona is a house in the Barrio Bellavista of Santiago, Chile, which was owned by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda. La Chascona reflects Neruda's quirky style, in particular his love of the sea, and is now a popular destination for tourists. Nerud ...

'', is in the district. The area is served by the Baquedano Metro subway station, located across the river to the south. Bellavista is a popular place to purchase craftwork made from

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, a semiprecious stone found principally in

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and

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. On weekends, there is an evening handicrafts market that runs the length of Pío Nono. Another attraction is the Santa Filomena Parish also known as the

Parroquia de Santa Filomena Parroquia de Santa Filomena (Parish of Santa Filomena) is a church located in the Patronato District of the Recoleta Municipality in the city of Santiago, Chile. This church is named after Santa Filomena, a saint and a martyr. The Santa Filome ...

. The National Zoo of Chile is located at the entrance of San Cristóbal Hill.

References

External links

Barrio Bellavista in Santiago, Chile – City Guide
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