Union Street

Enjoy a break from shopping with a snack at one of the street’s bars and restaurants, or relax in any of the main squares that surround it. At one end is Plaza de Armas, the birthplace of the city. This picturesque square is surrounded by several historic buildings, including the Lima Cathedral and the Archbishop’s Palace. At the opposite end of Jirón de la Unión is Plaza San Martín. This spacious public square was inaugurated in 1921 to celebrate the centennial of Peru’s independence. At its center is the Monument to José de San Martín, Peru’s liberator and national hero. Both squares are ideal places for people-watching.