Paseo Bandera

You’re stepping into a Technicolor dreamscape, an initiative of the Paseo Bandera project. What used to be a regular street filled with cars and people has been reimagined as a massive open-air artwork by Chilean street artist Dasic Fernández. Growing up in 1990s Chile, Fernández was surrounded by street culture. Today, his bold and vibrant murals are often packed with social and political meaning, and can be found across the Americas, from Rio to Buenos Aires to Montevideo. In this very spot, Fernández and 20 other artists turned nearly 3,300 square meters of pavement into a stunning canvas filled with swirling colours and incredible 3D illusions. The project was created while the street was closed for metro construction, and the team brought it to life in just 30 days. What was supposed to be a temporary pedestrian zone turned into a local favourite, and the city decided to make it a permanent work of art. With any luck, the colours haven’t faded too much over time, allowing you to fully enjoy this extraordinary place.