If you are planning to visit Chile, we would like to inform you that in the heart of the capital is the Santiago Heritage Route.
These sectors stand out for the beauty of their architecture. Built in the 19th and 20th centuries, their structures tell stories of the Chilean aristocracy.
Being in the center of the Chilean capital means walking through narrow cobblestone streets, winding and full of anecdotes.
Lastarria Neighborhood
We begin the tour of this Santiago Heritage Route through the prestigious Lastarria Neighborhood.
The area is considered one of the "coolest" sectors in the world. And we are not the only ones saying it, but also the media specialized in travel.
This small urban oasis emerged in the mid-19th century. Parroquia de la Vera Cruz gave birth to the neighborhood in 1857, but it was between 1872 and 1910 that it really came to life.
In those years the Santa Lucía hill was remodeled and the Parque Forestal was created. Later, the National Museum of Fine Arts was added, which consolidated it as such.
In the Lastarria Neighborhood you will also find unique buildings and houses. One of them is the house of Luciano Kulczewski, completely built in stone.
Experience the culture of an unmissable tour full of history. To visit it, you must go to the Plaza Italia - Santa Lucía - Alameda - Parque Forestal axis.
Paris-London Neighborhood
The Santiago Heritage Route continues with the París-Londres Neighborhood. This historical jewel belonged to the Franciscan congregation and, according to history, in 1922, broke with the tradition of the city.
Architects began to cover the streets with cobblestones and five-story buildings, creating a cultural neighborhood and a meeting point for artists and intellectuals. One of them was the Chilean poet and Nobel Prize for Literature, Pablo Neruda.
Bookstores, punk events, hotels, cafes, schools and political headquarters adorn this neighborhood. The details in its iron bars and restaurants on its sidewalks have a Parisian and London look, living up to its name.
Concha y Toro Neighborhood
The next destination on this Santiago Heritage Route is characterized by mansions from the early 20th century. Mining generated great wealth, including that of Enrique Concha y Toro.
Located on the Alameda - Erasmo Escala - Cumming - Brasil axis, one of its icons is the Plaza Libertad de Prensa. This cobbled square with a water fountain in its center is a place for filming movies and advertising campaigns.
This sector is a must for those interested in history and architecture. In addition, it stands out for being a center of cultural diversity and artistic expressions.
Franklin Neighborhood
Full of history, the Franklin Neighborhood is one of the most traditional and oldest in Chile.
Known for the "persas" (markets) and commerce, the sector has art galleries, furniture warehouses, art galleries, cafes and booksellers.
The Santiago Heritage Route includes the Matadero Franklin as one of its axes. This sector was an animal slaughter area, but today it is known as a place for bargaining for products.
Every weekend countless things are sold: antiques, technological artifacts, furniture, clothing and footwear are just some. And it is that in this neighborhood you find "everything".
Yungay Neighborhood
The Yungay Neighborhood is the first neighborhood in Santiago that was conceived as such. This area from the beginning sought to be an urban sector.
At this point on the Santiago Heritage Route are the Museum of Memory, Museum of Sound and Quinta Normal Park. A corner full of history and traditions that invites you to learn about the beginnings of Santiago.
Its name is a tribute to Chile's triumph in the Battle of Yungay, on January 20, 1839. In turn, it was the focus of the intellectual vanguard with the Literary Movement of 1842.
Throughout history, in this sector, prominent national and foreign intellectuals lived and met, such as Eusebio Lillo, Joaquín Edwards Bello, Nicanor Parra and Violeta Parra, among others.
