Barrio Chino, Lima

Name: Barrio Chino
Address: Lima, Peru

#96 among attractions in Lima

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Barrio chino is a neighborhood in Lima, Peru that is centered on two blocks – 7 and 8 – of Jirón Ucayali in downtown. The neighborhood was founded in the mid-19th century by Chinese immigrants, but it was heavily damaged in the late 19th century by the War of the Pacific and further declined in the following decades. It experienced a revival starting in the 1970s and is now a thriving resource for Chinese-Peruvian culture. ()

Local name: Barrio chino de Lima Coordinates: 12°3'7"S, 77°1'31"W

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Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

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Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Plaza Mayor, Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Centro Cultural de San Marcos.

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Palace and official presidential residence
Government Palace, Lima
14 min walk • The Government Palace of Peru, also known as the "House of Pizarro," is a grand edifice located in the historic center of Lima. This stately building serves as the official residence and office of the President of Peru, and it stands as a symbol of political power...
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Scenic plaza and birthplace of Lima
Plaza Mayor, Lima
14 min walk • The Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas, stands as the historical heart of Lima, Peru. This iconic square is not only a central gathering place but also a testament to the city's colonial past. It is here that Francisco Pizarro founded Lima in 1535, and the...
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Ornate Catholic church with a museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima
13 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Lima, Peru, stands the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, a monumental testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. Renowned for its Spanish colonial beauty and religious...
0.5 miW
Church, Baroque architecture
Centro Cultural de San Marcos, Lima
13 min walk • The Centro Cultural de San Marcos is a beacon of culture and history nestled in the heart of Lima, Peru. Located within the historic premises of the National University of San Marcos, the oldest university in the Americas, this cultural center stands as a testament...
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Baroque Catholic church with catacombs
Monastery of San Francisco, Lima
13 min walk • The Monastery of San Francisco is a historic and architectural treasure nestled in the heart of Lima, Peru. This colonial-era church and convent, dating back to the late 16th century, is renowned for its stunning baroque style and intricate catacombs that lie beneath...
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Government building in a historic palace
Palacio de Torre Tagle, Lima
10 min walk • The Palacio de Torre Tagle is a building built during the colonial era of Peru that currently serves as the main headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Palace, Architecture
Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima
13 min walk • The Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the capital of Peru, is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima. It is located on the Plaza Mayor of Lima, in the Historic Centre of Lima.
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Church, Baroque architecture
Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Lima
14 min walk • The Minor Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced is a Roman Catholic church located in Lima, Peru. It was designed in the Baroque style known as Churrigueresque. The church was built under the supervision of Friar Miguel de Orenes in 1535.
0.6 miNW
Street
Jirón de la Unión, Lima
15 min walk • The Jirón de la Unión, or Union Street, is a pedestrian street located in the Historic Centre of Lima, part of the capital of Peru.
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Square
Plaza Bolivar, Lima
8 min walk • The Plaza Bolivar is also known as the Plaza of Congress or Plaza of the Inquisition as it is surrounded by the Legislative Palace which is the seat of the Congress of Peru, and the site of the former Tribunal of the Inquisition.
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Museum, Historical place
Panteón de los Próceres, Lima
13 min walk • The Panteón de los Próceres is a crypt inside the old Church of the Real Convictorio de San Carlos that holds the remains of the heroes of the Peruvian War of Independence.

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Which popular attractions are close to Barrio Chino?

Nearby attractions include Mesa Redonda, Lima (4 min walk), National Library of Peru, Lima (7 min walk), Legislative Palace, Lima (8 min walk), Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso, Lima (8 min walk).

How to get to Barrio Chino by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barrio Chino:

Bus

Ucayali • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (6 min walk)
Cusco • Lines: 404, 405, 409 (6 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (16 min walk)

Metro

Estación Miguel Grau • Lines: L1 (22 min walk)
Estacion Gamarra • Lines: L1 (33 min walk)