Punta La Chira

Punta La Chira is a point in , . Punta La Chira is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
  • Type: Point
  • Also known as: “Punta China” and “Punta Solar”
  • Historically known as: “Solar Point”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Morro Solar and Estadio Municipal de Chorrillos.

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. is situated 4 km north of Punta La Chira.

Stadium
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is a municipal stadium in the , , . It opened in 1993, and holds 12,000 people. The stadium's nickname is Cancha de los Muertos because the stadium was built over a cemetery. is situated 4 km north of Punta La Chira.

Monument
, "the Christ of the Pacific", is a 37-metre-high statue of Jesus erected in , , in 2011. Its erection was a gift from a consortium of Brazilian companies to the city of Lima, under former President Alan García, and described as a parting gift to the nation on occasion of his leaving office after the 2011 presidential election. is situated 3½ km north of Punta La Chira.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Encantada de Villa and Barranco.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood, which is situated 3 km east of Punta La Chira.

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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 10 km north of Punta La Chira.

Punta La Chira

Latitude
-12.20557° or 12° 12′ 20″ south
Longitude
-77.03792° or 77° 2′ 17″ west
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
57V4QXV6+QR
Geo­Names ID
3937269
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Satellite Map

Discover Punta La Chira from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Punta La Chira” goes by many names.
  • Spanish: “Punta del Frayle” (historical)

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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Solar Bay and Islote Pan de Azúcar.

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