Plaza de Armas

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Top 1% of attractions in Santiago
8 / 10

3 expert reviews

“There were (conservatively) 500 people watching these mimes.”

– Afar Magazine

Fodor's 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 Report U.S. News & World Report
6.0
"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