Plaza de Armas de Puerto Montt

Plaza de Armas de Puerto Montt is a central public square featuring planted gardens, various sculptures, and monuments at the intersection of major commercial streets. The open layout includes green spaces and sits surrounded by civic buildings that define the square's perimeter.

Vicente Pérez Rosales founded this location on February 12, 1853, at Melipulli beach as an entry port to Chile's Lakes region. The creation marked an important moment in developing Puerto Montt as a key transportation hub.

The square draws local merchants and artisans who display regional handicrafts and traditional products from the surrounding region. You can see how the place becomes more animated during holidays and celebrations, reflecting the everyday commerce and social life of the city.

The central location makes it easily accessible by various public transportation routes that converge at this point. Its proximity to shops and restaurants makes it practical as a meeting point when exploring the city.

This square was the first public plaza in Chile to include a garden, according to records from Vicente Pérez Rosales. This early idea of incorporating green spaces into a central public square was something different for urban design at that time.