Cat Cafes in Chile

Providencia, Región Metropolitana

El Mundo de Dalí, located at Avenida Condell 1225 in Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile, lays claim to being the first cat café in Chile and South America, established in August 2016. This unique thematic café offers visitors a chance to enjoy a variety of delicious drinks and treats from its menu while interacting with its resident feline hosts, a group of 11 carefully vetted, vaccinated, and sterilized cats who live on-site. Founded by cat enthusiast Carolina Corral, the café aims to create a harmonious space where humans and cats can connect, providing a relaxing and playful environment for animal lovers. With limited seating to ensure the cats’ well-being, reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, making it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike seeking a cozy, pet-friendly experience in Santiago.

Providencia, Región Metropolitana

La Casa de la Gata Horacia, situated at Julio Prado 765 in Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile, is a cozy cat café and cultural hub that has been welcoming visitors since July 2016. Known as one of Santiago’s earliest cat cafés, it combines a cafeteria experience with a mission to promote cat adoption through its partnership with Fundación Adopta, featuring a rotating cast of adoptable feline residents who roam freely and interact with guests. Beyond coffee and vegan-friendly treats, the space offers a variety of activities like yoga classes, workshops, talks, and events, fostering a community atmosphere where creativity and relaxation thrive alongside its purrfect hosts. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1:30 PM to 7:15 PM, it’s a beloved spot for cat lovers and those seeking a unique, pet-friendly escape in the bustling capital.

Concepción, Biobío

Karuna Cat Cafe, located at Ejército 1370 in Concepción, Chile, is a charming cat cafe that opened its doors in August 2023, offering a unique blend of feline companionship and community-focused initiatives. Situated within the premises of Karuna Clínica Felina, a feline veterinary clinic, the cafe allows visitors to enjoy expertly crafted coffee by barista Lucciano while interacting with a group of resident cats, all of whom are available for adoption to loving homes. With a mission to promote cat welfare and adoption, the cafe requires advance reservations to manage its intimate space, ensuring a comfortable experience for both guests and its furry inhabitants. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Karuna Cat Cafe stands out as Concepción’s first and only cat cafe, providing a cozy retreat for cat lovers in the Biobío Region.

Los Angeles, Biobío

Santo Cielos Cat Cafe, located at Allipén Sur 581 in the village of Tres Vientos, north of Los Angeles in Chile’s Biobío Region, is a charming cat cafe that opened in early 2024, offering visitors a cozy space to enjoy coffee while interacting with 14 rescue cats. Founded by Paz Silva and inspired by cat cafes in Santiago and Concepción, this family-run spot operates Wednesday to Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM and Sundays until 8 PM, catering to evening visitors seeking feline companionship. With a focus on creating a haven for cat lovers, the cafe’s enclosed patio houses its mostly rescued feline residents, reflecting Chile’s growing cat cafe trend with a nod to animal welfare, though adoption details remain unconfirmed. Set in a suburban residential area, Santo Cielos provides a unique retreat in the Biobío Region, blending relaxation with the charm of its purrfect hosts.