Pueblo Libre District, Lima

Name: Pueblo Libre District
Address: Lima, Peru

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Pueblo Libre is a district of the Lima Province in Peru. Its name, which means Free Town or Free People, was granted by José de San Martín on April 10, 1822 as a recognition of the patriotism shown by its inhabitants during the Peruvian War of Independence. The district was created by law 9162 on November 5, 1940. Pueblo Libre is a middle-class residential community and has the most parks in Lima, although it has several branches of banks, local private universities and major corporations. ()

Local name: Distrito de Pueblo Libre Founded: 1821 (203 years ago)Area: 1.69 mi²Coordinates: 12°4'13"S, 77°3'45"W

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Lima Residencial (Pueblo Libre)Lima Peru

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Pueblo Libre District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Larco Museum, National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, Teatro Peruano Japonés, Museo Multidisciplinario del Colegio La Salle.

0.6 miW
Museum of pre-Columbian artifacts
Larco Museum, Lima
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lima, Peru, the Larco Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and a testament to the rich history of pre-Columbian societies. This renowned institution is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building, built over a 7th-century...
0.5 miS
Archaeology and anthropology exhibits
National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, Lima
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pueblo Libre, Lima, the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Peru's past. As the country's oldest public museum, it is a treasure trove of artifacts that span from the...
1.3 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Teatro Peruano Japonés, Lima
33 min walk • The Teatro Peruano Japonés is a theatre in Lima, Peru. It is located at the headquarters of Asociación Peruano Japonesa, a nonprofit organization for Peruvians of Japanese origin.
1.2 miNE
12°3'37"S • 77°2'50"W
Museo Multidisciplinario del Colegio La Salle, Lima
32 min walk • Park
~1640 ftN
Museum
Complejo Arqueológico Mateo Salado, Lima
8 min walk • The monumental archaeological complex Mateo Salado, also known as huaca Mateo Salado, is located in the district of Lima, in its limit with the districts of Breña and Pueblo Libre.
1.2 miW
Universities and schools
PUCP Peru, Lima
31 min walk • Pontifical Catholic University of Peru is a private 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.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Coliseo Amauta, Lima
28 min walk • Centro de Convenciones Agua Viva is the biggest multi-use indoor arena in Peru, located in the southern zone of the Lima District in Lima, Peru. The arena has a capacity for 20,000 people, which can vary depending on use. It originally opened in 1946.
1.2 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Coliseo Polideportivo, Lima
32 min walk • Coliseo Polideportivo is an indoor arena located in Lima, Peru that is under construction. It was scheduled to be completed in July 2011, and have a seating capacity of 11,320 spectators.
1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Universidad San Marcos, Lima
32 min walk • 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. Safety measures have been taken and they have reduced the maximum to 32,000 for the safety of the public.
1.2 miS
12°5'13"S • 77°4'8"W
Iglesia Sagrado Corazon De Maria, Lima
32 min walk • Church
0.6 miS
Memorial
La Cruz del Viajero, Lima
16 min walk • La Cruz del Viajero is a monumental cross located in what now Pueblo Libre, a district of the city of Lima, Peru. It was erected in 1579 by Catholic missionaries. Travellers would stop at the cross to ask for protection on the road to the port of Callao, a route which was beset by bandits.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pueblo Libre District?

Nearby attractions include Complejo Arqueológico Mateo Salado, Lima (8 min walk), National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, Lima (13 min walk), La Cruz del Viajero, Lima (16 min walk), Larco Museum, Lima (16 min walk).

How to get to Pueblo Libre District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pueblo Libre District:

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Bolívar • Lines: 404 (18 min walk)
La Dieciocho • Lines: 404 (18 min walk)