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Plaza Baquedano is a major landmark in Santiago, Chile. It is located where formerly the Mapocho River used to fork. The oval-shaped plaza is the focal point of celebrations and riots in the city. The area also serves as a hub for Santiago's street network. Some of the main streets of Santiago intersect in the area, including Avenida Providencia, Avenida Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins and Avenida Vicuña Mackenna. A tunnel entrance to the Costanera Norte Highway is close to Plaza Baquedano. Parque Forestal, Balmaceda Park and Bustamante Park converge here.HistoryPlaza Baquedano, formerly known as Plaza Italia and before that as Plaza Colón, was created in 1875 as Plaza La Serena and adopted its current name in 1928 to honor Manuel Baquedano.It was originally a traffic circle but its geometric design and functionality have changed since then.Baquedano metro station is named for the Plaza Baquedano.