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Plaza San Martín
Plaza San Martín Review
This popular plaza is unlike any other in the city. It's surrounded on three sides by French-style buildings—most of them an oddly appealing shade of pumpkin—dating from the 1920s. Presiding over the western edge is the Gran Hotel Bolívar, a pleasant stop for afternoon tea. Several restaurants on the periphery enjoy the view of the statue of San Martín in the center.
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jwinhsv, from Alabama
Actually, the colors of this square change fairly often, and all the buildings facing it are repainted to match. I've seen it bright red, all white, as well as the "pumpkin" referred to above. The architecture is attractive, but it's also known for its panhandlers and swindlers as well as being a favorite site for demonstrations that can get out of hand. The only place in the world I've been tear-gassed!
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