Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Portal Fernández Concha

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 92,779 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Portal Fernández Concha

Portal Fernández Concha, Commercial building at Plaza de Armas, Santiago, Chile

Portal Fernández Concha is a building on the southern edge of Plaza de Armas, between Paseo Ahumada and Estado Street. Its current appearance dates from a 1928 remodel by architects Josué Smith Solar and José Smith Miller: seven floors, plus an eighth level in the attic, with a monumental facade. A Virgin Mary by Chilean sculptor Domingo García Huidobro sits at the centre of the seventh level, carved from a block of concrete. The ground-floor gallery of shops connects to the block's interior galleries, the Pasaje Matte.

Built in 1871, it replaced the earlier Portal Sierra Bella structure at this location. A British architect designed it with financial backing from the Fernández Concha brothers.

The building's name comes from the brothers Pedro and Domingo Fernández Concha, investors who financed its construction. Its ground-floor gallery is known for typical Chilean food: fuentes de soda and fast-food stalls. The Quick Lunch Bahamondes stall claimed to have created the completo, the local hot dog, in the 1920s.

The building stands on the south side of Plaza de Armas, between Paseo Ahumada and Estado Street, with the arcade on the ground floor and the Pasaje Matte galleries connected to the rest of the block. Enter from the square side; the upper floors are reached by stairs and lifts inside the portal.

The building's name honours the brothers Pedro and Domingo Fernández Concha, among the investors who financed it. Its second floor housed the Hotel Santiago, replaced in 1884 by the Gran Hotel Inglés, the first hotel in the city with electric light in every room.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,779 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Inception
1871
GPS coordinates
-33.43853,-70.65034
Latest update
October 24, 2026 21:52
Reviews

Real people, real opinions — but not verified.

Share your experience
raquelsilvadacostamoura
raquelsilvadacostamoura · Nov 9, 2025
Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Portal Fernández Concha - Commercial building at Plaza de Armas, Santiago, Chile » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.