There's no doubt that the charming, quirky neighborhood of Bellavista turns into a big party at night. Some streets are full of beer gardens serving cheap drinks and greasy fast food, while the music is turned up loud. During the day, Bellavista is also a great place for regular tourists who just want some nice photos of fun houses and talented murals. There are also more regular cafes and restaurants where you can satisfy your hunger or indulge your sweet tooth. And finally, Bellavista is a fantastic place for athletes, as the neighborhood's little mountain Cerro San Cristobal - with the holy Virgin on top - is set up for hikers, runners, and cyclists. If you take the long asphalt road all the way, it's about 4.8 km up. If you're more inclined to take it easy, you can also take a cable car or a minibus most of the way up.

A colourful area of Santiago for sure. We visited during the day (couple of 41yo and 43yo) and we enjoyed the mureals/paintings on many of the buildings. It's a photogenic area if you enjoy photography or posting on social media. We stopped for something small to eat and drink, both of which were good quality. I imagine this area is suited well to younger tourists who like to party. We passed multiple night clubs and hostels, and in our younger days, may have stayed the night. Worth a day trip and the metro is easy to negotiate/use to get there.

This charming neighbourhood is a special place that is on the way to Santiago’s Funicular and Cable Car, but I suggest you do it afterwards, because you might not leave, and you’ll miss the views from up high. Watch for courtyard gems, full of quirky stores, impressive restaurants, elegant artisanal shops and beer gardens with happy hour prices! Later there is loud music and live entertainment, but before then watch out for the brilliant murals from the talented artists of the area. A definite must see.