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Evening

Golden Hour in Barrio Yungay

Watch the sun dip below the western horizon from a historic square, then slip into the neighborhood’s best late-night spots.

Best time: 20:55About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 20:10

    Boulevard Lavaud

    Grab a coffee or a light bite at Boulevard Lavaud. This historic spot, once a hair salon and now a restaurant, is open late and perfect for settling in before the evening rush.

  2. 20:40

    Plaza Yungay

    Walk to the center of Plaza Yungay. Position yourself facing west toward the skyline to catch the last rays of golden light as the sun sets.

  3. 21:10

    Plaza Yungay

    Stay for the sunset. The monument and the square’s atmosphere look striking in the twilight. Enjoy the transition from day to night in this historic barrio.

  4. 21:40

    Ocean Pacific

    Head to Ocean Pacific for dinner. This stylish seafood restaurant is open until 23:30 on weekdays and offers a broad range of dishes in a blue-decorated setting.

  5. 22:25

    Boulevard Lavaud

    End the night back at Boulevard Lavaud for a drink. It stays open until 01:00 on weekdays, making it a cozy place to wind down after dinner.

Local tip

Boulevard Lavaud is a unique blend of café, restaurant, and antique store. Check the specific opening hours if you plan to visit on a Sunday, as they close earlier.

Check before you go

  • Boulevard Lavaud closes at 01:00 on weekdays (Mo-Th) and 03:00 on weekends (Fr-Sa).
  • Ocean Pacific closes at 23:30 on weekdays and 00:30 on weekends.

Worth knowing

  • Boulevard Lavaud is open at 20:10 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Boulevard Lavaud is open at 22:25 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Santiago (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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