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Square · Santa Cruz, Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins
Plaza de Armas de Santa Cruz
The central plaza of Santa Cruz, with the carillon tower, the parish church and large trees. It hosts the Fiesta de la Vendimia in March and is one block from the Museo de Colchagua.
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About Plaza de Armas de Santa Cruz
The Plaza de Armas is Santa Cruz's meeting point. The town's central streets are organized from it, and around it are restaurants, shops and the town's parish church. Shaded benches, flowerbeds and fountains make the plaza the place where locals and visitors spend the late afternoon.
The most visible landmark is the carillon tower, built in 1970, which houses a tourist information center. Next to it is the Parroquia La Santa Cruz de Colchagua, the church that gives the town its name. A few steps away, along Avenida Errázuriz, are the Museo de Colchagua and a fountain dedicated to the harvest.
In March, the square hosts the Fiesta de la Vendimia de Colchagua, with winery stalls, typical food, crafts and performances. Outside that time, the atmosphere is calm, like an agricultural inland town, and the plaza serves as the starting point for those heading to the museum or the wineries.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half an hour to walk, see the carillon and the parish. During the Fiesta de la Vendimia, allow a whole afternoon.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the heat eases and the square fills with families. In March, during the grape harvest festival, the atmosphere becomes livelier.
How to get there
It's the town center. The bus terminal is a few blocks to the west, and those arriving by car via Ruta 90 will find signs pointing to the center.
Tip
Stop by the carillon to pick up information about the wineries that welcome visitors and maps of the region before heading out to the countryside.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Plaza de Armas de Santa Cruz
What's in the plaza carillon?
The carillon tower, dating from 1970, serves as a tourist information center where maps and directions about the valley can be requested.
Is the plaza close to the museum?
Yes. The Museo de Colchagua is a block away, on Avenida Errázuriz, and is within walking distance.
When does the harvest festival take place in the plaza?
In March. Check the dates each year before planning your trip.