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Chorrillos
Chorrillos, which means a “constant trickle of water,” is a lesser-known neighborhood in Lima. Once a beach resort town, it was the scene of heavy fighting during the war between Peru and Chile in 1880-1881, and much of it was destroyed. Today, Chorrillos is tucked up against the Pacific Ocean and offers stunning panoramic views of the bay of Lima and the island of San Lorenzo in El Callao. With an atmosphere that resembles a fish market and décor to match, the mood is very relaxed in Chorrillos. Famous for its beach resorts at La Herradura and restaurants specializing in spicy dishes, this neighborhood is not without its attractions. The astronomical observatory El Planetario is located here and built on the historical Morro Solar. El Malecón is the area’s boardwalk and a great place to spend a lazy afternoon.
All Activities in Chorrillos
El Planetario
This astronomical observatory was erected on the historical Morro Solar, a landmark location of important events during the war with ...
Pantanos de Villa
The only protected area in metropolitan Lima, the Villa Swamps is an Ecological park just 30 minutes from downtown Lima. ...
El Malecón
Once considered the soul of Chorrillos this boardwalk, used to be where local spend lazy afternoons and moonlit evenings. Since ...
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Hotel Olaya
Hotel Olaya is located in a quiet, residential area just 20 minutes from Lima’s Historical Center and 45 minutes from ...
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El Hornero
If you want meat, if you really, really want meat, we’re talking a nice, big, juicy steak served with golden, ...
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Puntarenas Restaurant
Staying true to Chorrillos's fishing roots, this restaurant serves up fresh seafood at a reasonable price. ...
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