Santiago La Chascona

Acclaimed Chilean poet Pablo Neruda had three homes in his native country, which have been made into museums. Neruda was a widely traveled diplomat, an obsessive collector and a prolific poet, and a tour through this home, La Chascona, features anecdotal treasures and art that bring to life the singular nature of Neruda, and the political environment during his time. Neruda built the house in 1953 to honor his secret lover and later third wife, Matilde Urrutia, whom he called la chascona, which translates to “the uncombed.” Tours do not need to be reserved, and there are audio guides in Spanish and English.