Really enjoyed coming here. Everyone gathers here - musicians, painters, pigeons, stray dogs, bible preachers, tv crew, guards, guards on horse.... A nice place to wind down, definitely worth a look if you're here. They have cheap food all around the center, eg, calzones for 1000 pesos.. We stayed here for like 2 hours and there was always plenty of... More

This sqare is very nice. It has a pavillion were peopel can play chess, do some shopping, dining, or visit historical places like the Casa Central de Correos Chile (Chile's National Post Office), which also has a museum and the Catedral (Cathedral), one of the oldest in Chile. There are also street performers and art vendors. During the summer, kids... More

This central square appears to always be bustling, especially on weekends. Worth a quick look on your way to the cathedral which is directly on the square.

I spent just under an hour wandering around Plaza de Armas, taking in the chess matches in the raised gazebo, listened to three different groups of performers singing and acting out skits, watched artists create/sell their works, and stole about 10 or so minutes to relax on a park bench and simply observe my surroundings. Everyone in the Plaza that... More

A good spot to check out while in santiago. It has street performances, painters it has tons of food restaurants and is a metro stop on the train. Next to the museum and the civil court; the church. Definitely a go to hussel and bussel stop. Be watchful of your things because it is crowded with people.

There is not much colonial in Santiago anymore but the Plaza de Armas still maintains many of the old Spanish Colonial charm with the cathedral (rebuilt on many occasions) the old Colonial Post office and several other buildings. What makes the Plaza a great place to visit is the abstract Monument to the Mapuche Indians, an indigenous people who make... More

The Plaza de Armas is typical of most South American plazas except this one is larger than most. The local police advise you to watch your possessions and advise having your back pack in front. We were there in the afternoon and had no problem other than the panahndlers which can be found in most large cities. Museums and churches... More

The place that every tourist would probably have to go, but I just didn't find it very interesting. There were a lot of attractions around, according to my tourist map, but none of them are really worth mentioning. Should just spend like 1 hour to quickly browse through the area and then move on to other places like Santa lucia... More

There is not a whole lot here worth spending much time sight seeing. The best site is the corner church. It has a great interior and a must to see if you are in the area. Just above the square is the Central Mercado which is much mot=re interesting. Warning- watch you valuables in this area.