Playa La Herradura

Playa La Herradura is a beach in Callao Region, Peru. Playa La Herradura is situated nearby to the suburb Chorrillos, as well as near the quarter San Genaro.

Places of Interest

Highlights include José Castro Mendívil Planetarium and Morro Solar.

José Castro Mendívil Planetarium

Planetarium

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José Castro Mendivil Digital Planetarium, also known simply as the Morro Solar Planetarium, is a planetarium and site museum dedicated to astronomy in the Morro Solar of Chorrillos District, Lima, Peru.

Morro Solar

Peak

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Morro Solar is a headland in Chorrillos District, Lima, 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.

Monument to the unknown soldier

Memorial

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The Monument to the Unknown Soldier is a memorial located on a plain on the slopes of the northern side of Morro Solar in the district of Chorrillos, in Lima, Peru. 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.

Barranco

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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.