Experts' Choice Award Plaza de Armas
What the experts agree on
Santiago's symbolic heart pulses with street performers, palm-shaded benches, and constant human energy—a centuries-old gathering spot where you'll witness artists, mimes, and the city's social fabric all at once.
“There were (conservatively) 500 people watching these mimes.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "This square has been the symbolic heart of Chile—as well as its political, social, religious, and commercial center." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia (who founded Santiago) established this historic square back in 1541, creating a religious and political hub teeming with architectural treasures...." Full review
National Geographic
