Plaza de Armas & Historic Center Walking Tour
Santiago, Chile
About This Activity
Santiago's Plaza de Armas has been the city's civic heart since 1541. Surrounded by the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National History Museum, and the Central Post Office, the plaza buzzes with street performers, chess players, and vendors. Walk through the pedestrian streets of Paseo Ahumada and Paseo Puente to experience the city's commercial pulse.
Seasonal note: Best spring/summer
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