Published on May 15, 2024. Edited on October 27, 2024.
Whether you like Pablo Neruda's poetry or not, the Chilean poet and Nobel Prize for Literature's house and museum —La Sebastiana— is a must-see attraction on any trip to Valparaíso, Chile.
La Sebastiana seems to float in thin air yet is well-secured into the ground
, sitting as a watchtower on top of Florida Hill, showing off splendid views of the bay. The museum provides a great insight into Pablo Neruda's life and likes.
Besides La Sebastiana —Neruda's party house— Chile's most famous poet had two other houses, both museums too: La Chascona in Santiago de Chile and his house in Isla Negra (located about 90 minutes south of Valparaíso).
Business hours are between 10:00 and 18:00 from Tuesday to Sunday (in January and February, visitors can enter the museum until 19:00). The museum's fee is $9,500 (about USD 10).
Pro tip: Consider visiting La Sebastiana at the end of your Valparaíso Insider Private Walking Tour.
The Holy List
A first-time visit to any city can be overwhelming. What to see? What to do? To help you navigate through our intricate Valparaíso, we've curated the perfect list of top things to do in Valparaíso, Chile:
- Watch an energizing sunrise from a scenic Valparaíso viewpoint
- Get fresh seafood at Caleta Portales wet market
- Explore La Sebastiana, Pablo Neruda's quirkiest house
- Climb to a panoramic lookout on a late 1800s funicular
- Walk around the colorful streets of Alegre and Concepción hills
- Discover the vibrant street art spread all over Valparaíso
- Get a sunset drink on a rooftop overlooking the Pacific Ocean
