Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to enter
- Time needed
- One to two hours
- Best time
- Morning on weekdays
- Getting there
- Plaza de Armas metro station on lines 3 and 5
Itineraries with Plaza de Armas, Santiago
Plaza de Armas, Santiago is on day 1
Day 1 of Santiago & the Andes
The civic centre
How Plaza de Armas, Santiago fits into a day.- 9:30Plaza de Armas, SantiagoCentro
- 10:00Metropolitan Cathedral of SantiagoCentro
- 11:00Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian ArtCentro
- 13:00Mercado Central de SantiagoCentro
- 15:00La Moneda PalaceCentro
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Plaza de Armas, Santiago questions
What buildings surround Plaza de Armas?
The Metropolitan Cathedral stands on the north side. The former central post office and Santiago City Hall occupy the east and west sides.
Is Plaza de Armas safe for visitors?
The square is generally safe during daylight hours. Petty theft can occur in crowds, so keep valuables secure.
Are there events at Plaza de Armas?
Street performers and occasional markets appear on weekends. Major national celebrations are held here on dates such as 18 September.
