Alameda Chabuca Granda, Lima

Name: Alameda Chabuca Granda
Address: Lima, Peru

#108 among attractions in Lima

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The Alameda Chabuca Granda is a wide viewpoint of the city of Lima adjacent to the Government Palace and on the banks of the Rímac River. From there you can see the old neighborhood of Rímac, the San Cristóbal hill, the Desamparados Train Station, the Stone Bridge, the Rayitos de Sol Bridge and a vast horizon of colonial mansions. It has three amphitheaters and stages for variety and Creole music.

Elevation: 499 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 12°2'35"S, 77°1'54"W

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Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima Peru

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Alameda Chabuca Granda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist.

~1640 ftE
Palace and official presidential residence
Government Palace, Lima
8 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...
~1120 ftS
Scenic plaza and birthplace of Lima
Plaza Mayor, Lima
6 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...
~820 ftS
Palace
Palacio Municipal, Lima
4 min walk • The Palacio Municipal, a grandiose palace located in the heart of Lima, Peru, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical and political legacy. This majestic building serves as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima, functioning as the...
~1480 ftSE
Ornate Catholic church with a museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima
8 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...
~1810 ftSE
Baroque Catholic church with catacombs
Monastery of San Francisco, Lima
9 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...
~430 ftSW
Museum, Hispanic colonial architecture, History museum
Casa de Osambela, Lima
3 min walk • The Casa de Osambela is a building built during the colonial era of Peru. It stands on the old Novitiate of the Dominican fathers, destroyed by the earthquake of 1746, and part of the garden, facing the Calle de la Veracruz in the historic center of the city of Lima.
~1340 ftSE
Museum, Palace, Architecture
Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima
7 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.
0.4 miS
Street
Jirón de la Unión, Lima
10 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.
~1470 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of San Agustín, Lima
8 min walk • The Basilica and Convent of San Agustín is located in the historic centre of Lima, in front of the square of the same name, and a few blocks from the Plaza Mayor of the capital. Its care is, since its foundation, run by the Augustinian friars, and belongs to the Province of Our Lady of Grace of Peru.
~540 ftS
Museum
Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, Lima
3 min walk • The Casa de Correos y Telegrafos is the central post office of the city of Lima, Peru. The building is located in the Historic center of Lima near the Plaza Mayor. The building was constructed in 1897 in a French architectural style. Additionally, the building houses the National Postal and Philatelic Museum.
~1010 ftSE
Architecture
Balconies of Lima, Lima
5 min walk • The balconies of Lima are items of cultural heritage built during the Viceroyalty of Peru and the Republic of Peru. Most of these balconies are of the Viceroyalty period, built in the late 17th and 18th centuries, are located in the Historic Center of Lima.

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Which popular attractions are close to Alameda Chabuca Granda?

Nearby attractions include Museo Convento de Santo Domingo, Lima (2 min walk), Casa de Osambela, Lima (3 min walk), Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, Lima (3 min walk), Casa de la Gastronomía Peruana, Lima (3 min walk).

How to get to Alameda Chabuca Granda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alameda Chabuca Granda:

Train

Los Desamparados (6 min walk)

Bus

Virú • Lines: 301, 302, 306 (7 min walk)
Callao • Lines: 301, 302 (7 min walk)