This Plaza is another main attraction of Lima which is slightly outside of the Main attraction of the Historical district.

The taxi dropped us there because it was easier due to the traffic in the historical center. It's a nice start point otherwise there doesn't to be something special there...

If you are touring Lima central then you must stop here. Large, clean square surrounded by historic imposing buildings. Large statue in the centre for selfies (exactly as Martin imagined). Popular shopping, banking and food surround the square and in the streets.

The 4-star rating is due to several factors. First, the plaza is a rather newer addition to the City of Kings whose history approaching a six hundred years mark; Plaza San-Martin was opened 98 years ago, in 1921, the hundred-year, centenary, anniversary of Peru's independence...More

Take the time to visit this plaza as well as the Plaza Mayor which is close by. Get a historic feel for the city.

General Jose San Martin stands tall and proud upon his horse at the center of this beautiful square. He declared Peru's independence in 1821. Colonial-style buildings surround this square, including Gran Hotel Bolivar - named after Simon Bolivar, another liberator of South America.

Plaza San Martin was built for the 100th anniversary of establishing Peru as a free country 1921. In the center you can see the statue of anticolonial leader Jose de San Martin. All the buildings around the square are white and built in neocolonial style....More