Punta Chorrillos

Punta Chorrillos is a point in , . Punta Chorrillos is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
  • Type: Point
  • Also known as: “Salto del Fraile”
  • Historically known as: “Chorillos Point”

Places of Interest

Highlights include José Castro Mendívil Planetarium and Morro Solar.

Planetarium
Photo: Mayimbú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
José Castro Mendivil Digital Planetarium, also known simply as the Morro Solar Planetarium, is a planetarium and dedicated to astronomy in the of , Lima, Peru.

Peak
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is a headland in , , Peru. Named after Antonio del Solar, a Spanish encomendero and Conquistador, it is located south of the city, and is best known after the 1881 battle that took place there during the War of the Pacific.

Memorial
Photo: Galeria del Ministerio de Defensa del Perú, CC BY 2.0.
The is a located on a plain on the slopes of the northern side of in the district of , in , . It is dedicated to those killed during the War of the Pacific.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Barranco and La Encantada de Villa.

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is a suburb or barrio of the capital city of . is south of Miraflores with many clubs and cafes popular among college students in Lima.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood, which is situated 6 km southeast of Punta Chorrillos.

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is a suburb or barrio of the capital city of . is known as Ciudad Heroica or the Heroic City. There are many parks, gardens, high rise apartment buildings, hotels, restaurants and shops.

Punta Chorrillos

Latitude
-12.16768° or 12° 10′ 4″ south
Longitude
-77.03816° or 77° 2′ 17″ west
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
57V4RXJ6+WP
Geo­Names ID
3929921
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