Rimac
Rímac is a district of Lima, Peru. It is one of the oldest parts of the city, and was formally made into a district in 1920. Due to its age, vestiges of the city's Spanish era remain today in the district's Monumental Zone or the old quarter.Places of Interest
Highlights: Plaza Mayor and Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Lima and Lima.
Rimac
- Type: Locality
- Location: Lima, Lima region, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-12.0236° or 12° 1′ 25″ south
Longitude
-77.0327° or 77° 1′ 58″ west
Elevation
139 metres (456 feet)
Open location code
57V4XXG8+HW
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Places to explore: Rímac District and Ascarrunz.
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Highlights: Pampa de Amancaes and Cerro Atilio.
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