The Soldiers of Peru Park

The Soldiers of Peru Park is a park in San Martín de Porres District, Lima, which is located on Avenida Morales Duarez. The Soldiers of Peru Park is situated near the church Capilla de Quinuapata, as well as near the pitch Simón Bolivar.

Opening hours: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
Type: Park
Also known as: “Parque Los Soldados del Perú”
Address: Avenida Morales Duarez, Lima

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Estadio Universidad San Marcos and Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.

Estadio Universidad San Marcos

Stadium

The Estadio de la UNMSM is a multi-purpose stadium located in Lima, Peru, belonging to the National University of San Marcos. It was inaugurated on May 13, 1951, with a seating capacity of 32,000 and covers an area of 48,782 m2. Estadio Universidad San Marcos is situated 2½ km south of The Soldiers of Peru Park.

Pontifical Catholic University of Peru

University

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Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is a private research university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 with the support and approval of the Catholic church, being the oldest private institution of higher learning in the country. Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is situated 3½ km south of The Soldiers of Peru Park.

Estadio Alberto Gallardo

Stadium

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Estadio Alberto Gallardo is a football stadium in the Rimac District of Lima, Peru, named after Alberto Gallardo, a former Peruvian football player and manager who played for several years for Sporting Cristal. Estadio Alberto Gallardo is situated 4 km east of The Soldiers of Peru Park.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lima and West Lima.

Lima

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Lima is the capital of Peru and its largest city. Founded in 1535 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro, the modern city is a curious mix of the modern mega city with some 'islands of modernity', large but orderly slum areas and colonial architecture in downtown.

West Lima

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Western Lima includes the Chorrillos, San Isidro, Magdalena del Mar, Pueblo Libre, San Miguel districts of Lima, to the south of the Rimac River and west of Av. Arequipa. The related districts of Central Lima, Miraflores and Barranco have their own pages.