Morro Solar, Lima

Name: Morro Solar
Address: Lima, Peru

#103 among attractions in Lima

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Morro Solar is a headland, situated in the district of Chorrillos, to the south of Lima, Peru. Morro Solar is notable for being a site of the Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos between Peruvian and Chilean forces in 1881. Notable landmarks include an astronomical observatory and a monument to an unknown soldier. Its geological formations are rich in silver which is being extracted by several mining companies. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 823 ftCoordinates: 12°10'56"S, 77°1'29"W

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Lima Sur (Chorrillos)Lima Peru

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Morro Solar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cristo del Pacífico, Planetarium, Estadio Municipal de Chorrillos, Coliseo Mariscal Caceres.

0.6 miNW
Historical place, Monuments and statues
Cristo del Pacífico, Lima
16 min walk • Cristo del Pacífico, "the Christ of the Pacific", is a 37-metre-high statue of Jesus erected in Lima, Peru, in 2011.
1.1 miNW
12°10'8"S • 77°2'2"W
Planetarium, Lima
29 min walk • Observatories and planetariums
0.7 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Municipal de Chorrillos, Lima
19 min walk • Estadio Municipal de Chorrillos is a municipal stadium in Lima, Peru. It opened in 1993, and holds 15,000 people. The stadium's nickname is Cancha de los Muertos because the stadium was built over a cemetery.
1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Coliseo Mariscal Caceres, Lima
30 min walk • The Coliseo Mariscal Cáceres is a multi-purpose indoor arena situated in the Chorrillos District of Lima, Peru. It has a capacity for 7000 people.