Plaza San Martin Lima

One of the things to do in Lima is to visit the Plaza San Martin. The Plaza San Martin or San Martin square is a common name for many squares in Argentina and Peru. The plazas are named after the national hero General Jose de San Martin, an Argentine general who led the South America’s struggle for independence from Spain. San Martin was also named the Father of the Nation and his statue found in the Plaza San Martin was built in July 28, 1921 in the celebration of 100 years of independence of the country.