Although Santiago might not have the colonial architecture of other Latin American capitals, the Plaza de Armas at the very heart of the city is still a worthwhile place to ...

Plaza de Armas is considered the centre of Santiago and all distances to and from Chile are measured from this plaza.  It is here you will find the sculpture in ...

The Plaza de Armas is the central plaza within the city. There are always people doing artistic shows or selling local crafts throughout the plaza. There are two additional buildings that flank ...

The heart of the city, the Plaza De Armas is a beautiful place to take a stroll, and soak up the colonial architecture. Since 1541, the Plaza has been the ...

All the best cities in Chile have a lovely central plaza, and the capital is no exception. Set in the middle of the frenetic business centre of Santiago, the Plaza ...

The houses in the village are made of abode, a mixture of mud and other organic material, and so is the village church that was constructed by the Spanish conquerors ...

The best place to begin your exploration of the Chilean capital is the Plaza de Armas. As is the case with most major cities in South America, this “Square of ...

Coffee with legs, a Santiago institution, can be found all over the pedestrian shopping streets downtown, right around the Plaza De Armas. The coffee is good and the people watching ...

Spend your afternoon trotting around Downtown. Visit the Plaza de Armas to see the oldest buildings in the city, some of which date back to the 18th century. ...

The centerpiece of the capital’s original layout, the Plaza de Armas (main square) of Santiago was established in 1541 when Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia founded the city. Today, the ...

The Metropolitan Cathedral is the most auspicious building on the Plaza de Armas, and it’s worth a stop in even if you aren’t a practicing religious person. The Metropolitan Cathedral ...

Many people come to Santiago without knowing much about the history of Chile. If you’d like to learn, or if you’re just a history nerd like I am, I recommend ...

One of the things you really should not miss is hanging out in Plaza de Armas. This is the historical heart of the city. It’s a large square that was ...

When Sammy and I arrived we found the Plaza de Armas, on whose Peruvian occupants the Chileans seem often to remark. From there we found the excellent Mapocho train station, ...

Residents of Puerto Natales will be having a demonstration Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Plaza de Armas, to call on the government to bring in more reinforcements to ...

Centro is a fantastic option for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors to Santiago. It’s in the heart of the city and offers easy access to historic buildings and attractions. Right ...

In the area, there’s also New Horizon (Merced 565), if you need an Indian Food fix.  It’s about 4 blocks to the east from Plaza de Armas but here you ...

Back in the centre of town, other top places to visit include the Plaza de Armas (the main square), a central feature of practically all South American towns and a ...

The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is located just outside of the Plaza de Armas in an early 19th-century building that once served as the Royal Customs House. It is now ...

There are many companies offering walking tours in Santiago, but the team at Freetour.com came highly recommended. It’s rather a long tour – 4 hours in total, but thoroughly cover what to ...

Santiago’s walking tours typically go to all the most interesting places in the city, including the Plaza de Armas with the beautiful cathedral. They walk visitors through all the most ...

We wanted to explore the Barrio Bellavista Santiago, the Plaza de Armas, and the indoor fish market at the Mercado Central. All three gave us distinct areas we could explore, so ...

Catedral Metropolitana is one of South America’s major tourist attractions. Despite its not being the oldest church of Santiago it is the most relevant. This cathedral rises in the center of ...

My visit to Santiago was a great success due to the great fun I had during free walking tours around town. I highly recommend the Tours 4 Tips tours. I ...

First of all, you have to appreciate the easy access to the park. You can get there using the metro system, follow the signs for Parque O’Higgins subway station, it’s ...

How to go: The Museum is free to enter and is a short stroll along the waterfront from the Plaza de Armas of Puerto Varas on the 225 Road heading ...

Where earlier cathedrals in Santiago have been destroyed by earthquakes, the Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral has stood on the Plaza de Armas for more than 260 years. Construction first began in ...

Their downtown tour lasts about three hours and will take you from the Museo de Bellas Artes through the Plaza de Armas and La Moneda before heading back to the ...

After staying in a hotel at our previous stop in Puerto Varas, we opted to stay in an Airbnb Apartment in Santiago near Plaza de Armas. We have found that staying ...

The Llanquihue Lake is the main tourist attraction in Puerto Varas. Along the lake’s coastline there is a 1.5-mile walkway that allows visitors to take in the best views of ...

Many Plaza de Armas squares in South America are an integral meeting point for locals and it is here, that I love to sit and observe the local culture unfold. ...

With two days in the city and one saved for an action-oriented day trip, begin with a guided walking tour of the central Plaza de Armas with its street performers ...

As mentioned above, tour guides are super easy to find. All that needs to be done, is people who are wanting to go on the tour need to meet at ...

Santiago is Chile’s capital, and a great home base for exploring nearby areas like the Casablanca Wine Valley, beautiful beaches and the Andes Mountains. You’ll learn a lot just from ...

Several small towns in the region feature hot springs, and one of the best for families is Pica, 71 miles/114 kms southeast of Iquique. The hot springs at Cocha Resbaladero ...

This is a typical itinerary for this productPass By: SantiagoThe capital of Chile is a vibrant city full of character, with a thriving artistic culture, modern restaurants and lively nightlife. ...

• Santiago Classic City Tour: We will start through the main avenue of the city, knowing its history and its surroundings. We will go down to the cobblestone neighborhood ...