Plaza de Armas - La Serena, Chile
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
S 29° 54.157 W 071° 15.116
19J E 282566 N 6689874
Plaza de Armas is located in downtown La Serena, Chile.
Waymark Code: WM11G5K
Location: Chile
Date Posted: 10/18/2019
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This small park offers seating and shade, statues, a monument to Chilean composer and conductor, Jorge Peña Hen and a fountain with a central work by sculptor Samuel Román Rojas, representing four seated naked female figures. It also offers concerts, shows and stalls around the perimeter selling crafts, souvenirs and food. There is also free wifi.

The cathedral, the courthouse, the Museo Histórico Gabriel González Videla and government buildings border the park.
Name: Plaza de Armas

Street Location: Arturo Prat, Los Carrera, Gregorio Cordavez and Matta Streets

Local Municipality: La Serena

State/Province, etc.: Coquimbo Region

Country: Chile

Web Site: [Web Link]

Memorial/Commemoration: No

Picnic Facilities: Benches

Monuments/Statues: Yes

Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Yes

Fountains: Yes

Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: No

Special Events: Yes

Traditional Geocaches:
No


Date Established: Not listed

Recreational Facilities: Not listed

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