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- Destinations
- South America
- Chile
- Santiago
- Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas
The Plaza de Armas is both the heart of Santiago and the
historical centre, a square hemmed in by impressive Spanish
colonial public buildings, including the 18th-century Cathedral and
elaborate main post office that was once the Spanish governors'
residence. The square became the hub of administrative, commercial
and social life when the city was founded in 1541 and today it
remains the centre of life in the city. Never a dull place to be by
day with its constant activity and throngs of people entertained by
buskers and local artists, the evenings are just as lively when
passers-by can become embroiled in chess games on temporary tables
set up under the trees.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language is Spanish.
Money
The local currency is the Chilean Peso (CLP), which is divided
into 100 centavos. Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and to a lesser
extent, American Express, are accepted in most large shops and
hotels. Travellers cheques, particularly in US Dollars, are welcome
in major towns, where there are banks and
cambiosoffering currency exchange services. ATMs are
widely available.
Time
Mainland is GMT -4 (GMT -3 from October to March). Easter
Island is GMT -6 (GMT -5 from October to March).