Barrio Bellavista
District of Santiago
Santiago Metropolitan - Chile

Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (UC or PUC) (Spanish: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile) is one of the six Catholic Universities existing in the Chilean university system and one of the two Pontifical Universities in the country, along with the Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso. It is also one of Chile's oldest universities and one of the most recognized educational institutions in Latin America.

Located at -33.4411, -70.6408 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, Roman Catholic Church in South America, Pontifical Universities, Universities in Chile, Nursing schools in Chile, Educational institutions established in 1888, Roman Catholic universities and colleges in Chile, Universities in Santiago Metropolitan Region

Barrio Bellavista

Barrio Bellavista (Bellavista Neighborhood) is an area that lies between the Mapocho River and San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago, Chile. It is known as Santiago's bohemian quarter, with new hip restaurants, boutiques, and avant-garde galleries occupying loft spaces and lordly mansions that punctuate tree-lined streets awash with colorful antique homes. Many of the city's esteemed intellectuals and artists live in Bellavista, following in the footsteps of its most famous denizen, Pablo Neruda.

Located at -33.4328, -70.6358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Santiago, Chile, Entertainment districts, Restaurant districts and streets

Santa Lucía Hill

Santa Lucía Hill (Spanish: Cerro Santa Lucía) is a small hill in the centre of Santiago, Chile. It borders on Alameda del Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins in the south, Santa Lucía Street in the west and Victoria Subercaseaux on the east. An adjacent metro station is named for it. The hill has an altitude of 629 m and a height of 69 m over the surrounding area. The hill is the remnant of a volcano 15 million years old.

Located at -33.44, -70.644 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Santiago, Chile, Landforms of Chile, Parks in Santiago, Chile, National Monuments of Chile

San Cristóbal Hill

Cerro San Cristóbal (San Cristóbal Hill) is a hill in central - northern Santiago, Chile. It rises 880 m AMSL and about 300 m above the rest of Santiago; the peak is the second highest point in the city, after Cerro Renca. Cerro San Cristóbal was named by the spanish- chilean San Cristóbal family, although it´s original name is Tupahue . The San Cristóbal family held a quarry on the hills south side, close to the Mapocho river.

Located at -33.4251, -70.6329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Santiago, Chile, Landforms of Chile, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile

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 Filomena Church was built in 1884 by the architect Eugenio Joannon and under the supervision of Ruperto Marchant, a priest.

Located at -33.4296, -70.6435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Roman Catholic churches in Chile, Religious buildings completed in 1884, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Churches in Santiago, Chile

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts (Spanish: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes or MNBA), located in Santiago, Chile, is one of the major centers for the arts both in Chile and in the larger region of South America. Established in 1880 (making it the oldest in South America), the organization is managed by the "Artistic Union" (Unión Artística).

Located at -33.4353, -70.6436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Chile, National museums, Museums in Santiago, Chile, 1880 establishments in Chile, Art Nouveau architecture, Neo-Baroque architecture, Second Empire architecture, Neoclassical architecture in Chile, Art museums established in 1880

Parque Forestal

Parque Forestal is an urban park in the city of Santiago, Chile. The park was created on reclaimed land from the Mapocho River and is located in the historical downtown of Santiago, west of Plaza Baquedano and east of Estación Mapocho. It is bordered on the north by Santa María Avenue, on the south by Merced Street and Ismael Valdés Vergara Street. At its eastern end, the park becomes Balmaceda Park, forming an almost unbroken stretch of greenery along the Mapocho River.

Located at -33.4358, -70.6411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Urban public parks, Parks in Santiago, Chile

Academy of Christian Humanism University

The Academy of Christian Humanism University (UAHC) is a Chilean non-profit private university, founded in 1988 but whose origins date back to 1975 when establishing the Academy of Christian Humanism, led by Cardinal Raúl Silva Henríquez, whose purpose was to bring together a group of intellectuals to discuss the politics, society, economy and culture of Chile.

Located at -33.4375, -70.6275 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1975, Universities in Chile, Private universities, Universities in Santiago Metropolitan Region

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Santiago, Chile)

The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo — Contemporary Art Museum of Santiago (Spanish: Museo de Arte Contemporáneo or MAC) is located in Santiago de Chile, Chile. The art museum is one of the major museums of the city, focusing on modern and contemporary art. It is operated by the University of Chile Art Department. The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo is located near Parque Forestal behind the National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes).

Located at -33.4352, -70.6442 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums in Santiago, Chile, Modern art museums, Contemporary art galleries, Second Empire architecture, Neoclassical architecture in Chile, Art museums and galleries in Chile

Chilean National Zoo

The Chilean National Zoo (Zoológico Nacional de Chile) is a 4.8-hectare zoo that was founded in 1925 in Santiago, Chile. Located at the foot of San Cristóbal Hill in what is known as the Santiago Metropolitan Park (Parque Metropolitano de Santiago), the zoo is home to thousands of animals representing 158 species. Unique exhibits feature Chilean native animals and birds including rare and endangered species.

Located at -33.4297, -70.6342 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Zoos in Chile, Parks in Santiago, Chile, Buildings and structures in Santiago

Barrio Patronato

Barrio Patronato is a traditional neighborhood in Santiago, Chile. It is bounded by Avenida Recoleta from the west, Bellavista Street from the south, Loreto Street from the eatst, and Dominica street from the north. Administratively, it corresponds to Junta de Vecinos no. 34 (Neighborhood Council No.34) "Andrés Bello" of Recoleta commune. There is Patronato metro station of Santiago Metro.

Located at -33.43, -70.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Chile, Geography of Santiago, Chile

Basilica de la Merced

The Basilica de la Merced is a basilica located in Santiago, Chile. It was founded by the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy and constructed in 1795. It is a Chilean National Monument. It is Neo-Renaissance in architecture and has a small museum with religious objects and art, including a collection of pieces from Easter Island. The collection includes a rongorongo tablet, one of 29 left in the world.

Located at -33.4383, -70.6467 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Santiago, Chile, Museums in Santiago, Chile, Religious museums in Chile

Baquedano metro station

Baquedano is a transfer station between the Line 1 and Line 5 of the Santiago Metro. It is located close to the eastern terminus of the Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins. The station was initially a single-line station on the Line 1, later was enlarged to serve as a transfer station between the lines 1 and 5.

Located at -33.4374, -70.6349 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral

The Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral is a cultural center located on 227 Av. Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins, in Santiago de Chile. The complex was originally built to serve as the headquarters for the third UNCTAD conference, which was held in Santiago in 1972, and consisted of a convention center and an adjoining 22-stories building. After the conference, the building was used as a cultural center until the 1973 Chilean coup d'état.

Located at -33.4391, -70.6397 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Santiago, Cultural centers, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile

Universidad Católica metro station

Universidad Católica is an underground metro station on the Line 1 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. It provides access to the Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral and is named after the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, whose main administrative offices are housed in a building close to the station.

Located at -33.4402, -70.6404 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Palacio Bruna

The Palacio Bruna is a palace located on the southern edge of the Parque Forestal in Santiago, Chile. The three story building has an Italian Renaissance character. It is entirely surrounded by a frieze decorated with garlands and putti, and was constructed between 1916 and 1921 to serve as the residence for the saltpeter magnate Augusto Bruna. Julio Bertrand, a Chilean architect, was designated as responsible for its design and construction.

Located at -33.4372, -70.6393 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Santiago

Bellas Artes metro station

Bellas Artes is an underground metro station on the Line 5 of the Santiago Metro. It has platforms narrower than those of the older Santiago's metro stations and has only one exit. Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts, which is located on Parque Forestal, and Santa Lucía Hill are within walking distance from the station. The name Bellas Artes is Spanish for Fine Arts and is an allusion to the aforementioned museum.

Located at -33.4366, -70.6444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Balmaceda Park

Balmaceda Park is an urban park along the Mapocho River in Providencia, Santiago de Chile. It was originally created under the name of Parque Japonés (Japanese Park) in 1930. During the World War II, its name was changed to Parque Gran Bretaña (Great Britain Park). Afterwards, the name was changed to its current name. The park is adjacent to Plaza Baquedano. Toward the west, the park continues into Santiago as Parque Forestal. On the opposite bank of the river is the Barrio Bellavista.

Located at -33.4343, -70.6281 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Urban public parks, Parks in Santiago, Chile

Plaza Baquedano

Plaza Baquedano is a major landmark in Santiago, Chile. It is located where formerly the Mapocho River used to fork. The oval-shaped plaza is the focal point of celebrations and riots in the city. The area also serves as a hub for Santiago's street network. Some of the main streets of Santiago intersect in the area, including Avenida Providencia, Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins and Avenida Vicuña Mackenna.

Located at -33.437, -70.6344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Squares in Chile, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile

Salvador metro station

Salvador is an underground metro station on the Line 1 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. The station is located beneath the Balmaceda Park and close to Salvador Avenue, which is named for the Hospital del Salvador.

Located at -33.4327, -70.6261 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Patronato metro station

Patronato is an underground metro station on the Line 2 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. The tunnel that connects the station with Puente Cal y Canto metro station passes under the Mapocho River. The station is named after the barrio where it is located, which is Barrio Patronato.

Located at -33.4296, -70.6471 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Bustamante Park

Bustamante Park is an urban park in Providencia, Santiago de Chile. It is built on the former site of Pirque railroad station and adjacent classification yard. The park is bounded by Providencia Avenue on the north, just south of Plaza Baquedano, and Marín Street on the south. Bustamante Park features bike paths, exercise equipment, a literary café, skatepark, monument and water feature. In recent years a number of new cafés and restaurants have opened around the park.

Located at -33.4408, -70.6322 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Urban public parks, Parks in Santiago, Chile

Parque Bustamante metro station

Parque Bustamante is an underground metro station on the Line 5 of the Santiago Metro, in Santiago, Chile. It is located beneath Parque Bustamante, which gives the name to the station. Originally the platform side walls featured mosaics that were vaguely designed to resemble trees. That decoration was disguised by the mural-like artwork named Vida y Trabajo, which was completed in 2008.

Located at -33.4428, -70.6315 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Santiago Metro stations

Miguel de Cervantes University

Miguel de Cervantes University (Spanish: Universidad Miguel de Cervantes) is a private university located in Santiago de Chile and was established on 1996. This university has around 853 students on 2010.

Located at -33.4386, -70.6475 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Educational institutions established in 1996, Universities in Chile

Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro

Plaza Mulato Gil de Castro is located in Barrio Lastarria, between Plaza Baquedano, Parque Forestal and Cerro Santa Lucía in Santiago, Chile. A popular destination for tourists and locals alike, the area is known for its cultural offerings and hosts a number of cafés, bookstores, museums, galleries, cultural centers, theaters and bars in its surrounds. The plaza itself provides access to a cultural center featuring both a visual arts and archeological museum.

Located at -33.4379, -70.6408 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Squares in Chile, Visitor attractions in Santiago, Chile