Punta La Chira
Punta La Chira is a point in Lima, Peru. Punta La Chira is situated nearby to the locality Villa, as well as near Paso de la Araña.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- 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.
Morro Solar
Peak
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Morro Solar is a headland, situated in the district of Chorrillos, to the south of Lima, Peru. Morro Solar is notable for being a site of the Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos between Peruvian and Chilean forces in 1881. Morro Solar is situated 4 km north of Punta La Chira.
Estadio Municipal de Chorrillos
Stadium
Estadio Municipal de Chorrillos is a municipal stadium in the Chorrillos District, Lima, Peru. 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. Estadio Municipal de Chorrillos is situated 4 km north of Punta La Chira.
Cristo del Pacífico
Monument
Cristo del Pacífico, "the Christ of the Pacific", is a 37-metre-high statue of Jesus erected in Lima, Peru, 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. Cristo del Pacífico is situated 3½ km north of Punta La Chira.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Encantada de Villa and Barranco.
La Encantada de Villa
Neighborhood
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La Encantada de Villa is a neighborhood, which is situated 3 km east of Punta La Chira.
Barranco
Barranco is a suburb or barrio of Lima the capital city of Peru. Barranco is south of Miraflores with many clubs and cafes popular among college students in Lima.
Punta La Chira
- Category: landform
- Location: Lima, Lima region, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-12.20557° or 12° 12′ 20″ southLongitude
-77.03792° or 77° 2′ 17″ westElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
57V4QXV6+QRGeoNames ID
3937269
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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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