Pablo Neruda Isla Negra Chile Pictures

Pablo Neruda Museum at Isla Negra, Chile

This museum houses a lot of maritime memorabilia and artefacts, such as the anchor shown in the photo.

The gray siding house sits atop a hill overlooking the Pacific. In mid-December, summertime flowers were in full bloom.

Though we'd come in the busy high season, arriving around 1 p.m., we were able to join another group to tour the house. There is a small admission charge - about $5 or so (prices can change) and tours are offered in English or Spanish.

Closer Look at Pablo Neruda House Isla Negra Chile

The first and second floors of the house are marked with a tiled mosaic of fish facing towards the front door.

While some think that artists' fanciful former homes are a tad Over-the-Top, I always enjoy touring them, imagining what it would be like to live in such quirky spaces.

Like Casapueblo, in Uruguay.

Isla Negra did not disappoint!

This is reportedly Pablo Neruda's favourite house, and I could see why. Away from big city Valpo and Santiago, it's more like a cottage retreat.

Ultimate Room with a View: Pablo Neruda House Master Bedroom View.

I love ocean views at the best of times, and this day at this house in the Pablo Neruda master bedroom was definitely one of them!

The Master bedroom is set on the north west corner of the house, with large windows looking out over the beach and ocean.

A balcony rings the second floor (red railing in photo), a wonderful spot for morning coffee or a glass wine at sunset.

On stormy winter days, it must have felt like being in a ship at sea.

Ship on Land : Maritime Memorabilia at Isla Negra Museum 

Facing the Pacific, where large tankers and other ships pass by from west coast ports, this old ship is now garden art.

The chilly Humboldt Current flows north from Antarctica along Chile's coast, so swimming in the ocean is definitely done only in very hot weather.

As well, Chile's coast is pretty much open ocean the entire length, and surf can be very strong.

Glass Bottles Display, Pablo Neruda House, Isla Negra, Chile 

As you might infer, this house / museum is not very large. Add in a few dozen visitors, and the rooms seem very small indeed.

I did try a few photos of the interior, with mixed (not good) results.

But here's one of a display of glass bottles and art objects in  a delicate display cabinet.

See Neruda Foundation Isla Negra site for more information on all things Pablo Neruda, with maps. Well worth the trip, especially in fine weather!

Here is a short video I took from the balcony outside the master bedroom:

More of my Chile Travel pages:
Santiago Chile Page 02: What to Pack Chile, Virgin Mary Statue, Christmas Navidad Parade.