There are more than 50 active volcanoes in Chile, but some of the hottest action can be found in its capital, Santiago. A cosmopolitan destination in South America, Santiago boasts a diverse gay community, with many visible bars, drag comedy cabarets, and dance clubs. Chileans love to party and you'll find them staying out late every weekend dancing to Latin pop music, watching edgy drag shows, or raving in the city's impressive underground dance scene. On March 20th 2022, Gay marriage became le...
There are more than 50 active volcanoes in Chile, but some of the hottest action can be found in its capital, Santiago. A cosmopolitan destination in South America, Santiago boasts a diverse gay community, with many visible bars, drag comedy cabarets, and dance clubs. Chileans love to party and you'll find them staying out late every weekend dancing to Latin pop music, watching edgy drag shows, or raving in the city's impressive underground dance scene. On March 20th 2022, Gay marriage became legal in Chile just as the liberal and radical president, Gabriel Boric, took office.
This city of over 5 million has a lot to offer in terms of cultural attractions and worthwhile dining experiences. Take advantage of the city's substantial metro system which zips its residents through the buzzing metropolis with ease.
Gay nightlife is centered around the bohemian Bellavista neighborhood where funky shops and upscale restaurants are wedged between after-hour clubs and bathhouses. The majority of gay bars are along Bombero Núñez from Calle Bellavista to Calle Antonia López de Bello. As you wander outside this strip of clubs you'll find more mainstream bars that are visited by straights and queers alike. Just across the river, you'll find the charming neighborhood of Lastarria where you'll find quaint cafes in renovated Neoclassical building filled with trendy queers sipping coffee or lounging in Parque Forestal.
Providencia is one of the city's largest neighborhoods where high-rise apartment and office buildings dot the sky. Luxury shopping and streetside dining are prevalent especially on quieter streets near the many parks that dot the riverside. For a spirited hike, don't miss climbing up through Parque Metropolitan to Cerro Cristobal with sweeping views of the city.
