10 Nov 2025
Get to know Pablo Neruda's house
Isla Negra embodies the spirit of the Poets' Coast. Its coast houses the Pablo Neruda House Museum, the favorite refuge where the writer lived with Matilde Urrutia and where today both rest in front of the Pacific Ocean.
The interior of the residence protects his most precious collections, such as figureheads, exotic shells, and ships in bottles. As you walk through its rooms, you can navigate through the imaginary world of the Nobel Prize winner, discovering his inexhaustible fascination with the sea and the origin of the verses that consecrated him worldwide.
Plan your trip to Isla Negra
How to get there
How to get there by air
Land at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL), the closest air terminal to the Poets’ Coast. From there, the journey continues by land, taking a bus from the Santiago terminals or hiring a private transfer service to Route 68. The road trip to Isla Negra takes approximately two hours.
How to get there by land
From Santiago, the trip by car takes approximately two hours. You must take Route 68 towards the coast, then turn off onto Route F-90 towards Algarrobo, and finally continue along Route G-98-F to Isla Negra. Consider that there are regular bus services that leave from the capital’s terminals to the Poets’ Coast.
Must-Know Tips
In summer (December to February) the influx of visitors is high, so it is advisable to plan and book in advance, especially tickets for the House Museum. The coastal climate is variable: even in summer the afternoons are cool, so bring a light jacket. Respect the environment during your stay and do not leave garbage.
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