Barrio Lastarria

I wandered into this tucked-away “bohemian” neighborhood by accident while walking down the Alameda. Its main artery (José Victorino Lastarria) is lined with cozy cafes, bars, old houses, and a small art-house theater, El Biografo. The Museo de Artes Visuales is on Plaza Mulato Gil, and that may be worth visiting too. The entire neighborhood is vibrant yet laid back—a great place to hang out and have coffee or drinks after a long day of wandering around the city (cliche description, but true!). Nearest Metro: Universidad Católica (exit on the north side).