casa/ museo de pablo neruda

Interesting collection of items and memorabilia. I enjoyed walking through all 3 of his houses. This one was my favorite.

Having arrived in Chile for the first time decided to visit all three museum of Pablo Neruda. All three places are worth visiting. This is an incredible house reflecting Pablo Neruda's personality. My reverence has grown deeper. Audiovisual aid helps to feel the atmosphere. Disable access is limited. I could not use my electric wheelchair. had to struggle on my feet.

Very poetic, the guided visit audiodevices are essential, as the text is wonderful, full of extracts of Neruda's poetry. It links the objects with Pablo's different phases. The gift shop is also very tempting, wonderful gifts to take! Loved the day, and oh! it is not an island, you don't have to take a boat, it is just a drive away from Santiago.

What an incredible place. I was fascinated by all the collection of objects, most of them relating to the sea, sails, ships in bottles, seashells and teeth of sperm whales.Pablo Neruda, on his return from Europe to Chile was fascinated by the wild coast of Isla Negra with it's tumultous oceanic movement and bought a piece of land with a small stone cabin where he built his house, one of three, which now is a museum open to the public. In this house, he wrote an important part of his literary works and held the "Fiestas Patrias" (Independence Day) celebrations with his friends every 18th September.

It is not the quiet place Neruda fell in love with, precisely because he became a worldwide celebrity. His collection of mascarones de proa (figureheads) in some way reminded us Diego Rivera's Judas collection in Mexico City. His bed and his tomb reminds us how Neruda loved the sea.It is a deeply meaningful place for those who love poetry, but the crowds and some restrictions (no indoor photos allowed) diminsh the experience.

We visited Isla Negra with my hubby and son in January 2015. Being high season, we had to queue. Before queuing we had lunch at Rincón del Poeta where prices weren't excessive, the food and service were really good and the view was fantastic. The visit offered the visitor interesting pieces of info. concerning Neruda's life. Not being an avid reader of this writer, I found myself wanting to know more about this wonderful character after having just a glimpse into his life.

this is worth the trip and experience..we have been back 3 times and they have added more items from Pablo Neruda and a section of his books, clothing and hats, etc. The place has well over 1,000 things to see and gifts he received from all over the World while he served as Ambassador......nice drive and great seafood in that area ( it is a small quiet beach resort)

Like his other homes (La Sebastiana in Valparaíso and La Chascona in Santiago), this house of Nobel Laureate Pablo Neruda's is the last that he lived at full time, and the decoration here reflects it in that it has a more mature feel to it. The playful colors of the other homes are replaced with a sober brown popular in the mid 20th century. Nautical themes abound with wooden figureheads from old ships look out at the roaring ocean waves from the living room with French cherubs flying overhead. As you move through the house, the style shifts from feeling like a boat to resembling a train car. Long narrow rooms are lined with various items that Neruda collected during his extensive travels in the Chilean foreign service. Many ships in bottles line the walls lending a mature air to the space.In one of the final rooms, you can see relics of Neruda's childhood, including a horse he tried to buy as a child, but couldn't, so he bought it decades later as an adult. I think as Neruda grew older, he felt his playful, child-like qualities slipping away. It definitely shows in his homes. I think this last room was his attempt at holding on to that. A must-see for anybody who liked the poet's other homes.

Maybe the place is one of the key to understand the poetry of the great Pablo Neruda. Every collection show part of the heart, from a Horse Toy from his childhood, to the figurehead of ancients Ships to the shell collections. You realize the everything beauty in the world have a place in the verse and the life of Neruda. So when you visit you probably have to wait for a long time, so choose to be there for a food, so you can enjoy el Café del Poeta, and have excellent food in the from of the Pacific Ocean, and also can buy a lot souvenirs. You wont regret to go so far, for the unique experience

Wish this were my house! Nice touch with the audio recordings to walk you through the museum and snippets of poetry from the man. Got a taxi to the museum and strolled down hill back to the hotel. We visited in the afternoon and were surprised to find it was fairly quiet, which was a bonus for us!

This is one of the three Pablo Neruda houses open to the public in Chile. Like its sisters in Santiago (Chascona) and Valparaiso (Sebastiana), Isla Negra is a lovely mix of location, decor and history. Facing the ocean, with breathtaking views of the sea, rocks and vegetation, the house is cozy, picturesque and an importan piece of history. Worth the trip. Make reservations, they allow limited number of visitors pero hour.

I just loved this house and the great view of the ocean. The decorating style is a reflection of the way the poet lived his life. The audio tour gave an excellent insight!!!! I also had the opportunity to to visit his house in Santiago and in my opinion Isla Negra is more exotic and fascinating!

Very interesting house!! Each room is a world of its own. One can easily imagine how Pablo was able to imagine so many incredible things just by spending time on each corner of his house. This is a fun tour that is self-guided with a portable audio device that guides and explains the whole house. I must see!!

In Isla Negra Neruda built his favourite house, the one he spent his last days. It's a museum but they kept the house mostly as how it was when he lived there. Walking through the stairs and rooms, you can feel his presence among rhe stuff he loved. It's a must see in Chile.

This is the less visited Neruda’s house, but by far the greatest one! Don’t get me wrong, the other houses are amazing, but Isla Negra is the most special. The house is a bit far from the most touristic routes, but the trip was definitely worth the time and rustle. We hired a car and drove there from Viña del Mar, and I guess this is the easier way to do it, plus you can take your time and enjoy the ride stops.The house is unique and the view during sunset is just breathtaking! Do not miss it!