Cristo del Pacífico, Lima

Name: Cristo del Pacífico
Address: Morro Solar, Lima, Peru

#60 among attractions in Lima

Historical place, Monuments and statues

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Cristo del Pacífico, "the Christ of the Pacific", is a 37-metre-high statue of Jesus erected in Lima, Peru, in 2011. Its erection was a gift from a consortium of Brazilian companies to the city of Lima, under former President Alan García, and described as a parting gift to the nation on occasion of his leaving office after the 2011 presidential election. It was inspired by the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°10'27"S, 77°1'44"W

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Morro SolarLima Sur (Chorrillos)Lima Peru

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Day trips

Cristo del Pacífico – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Larcomar, Huaca Pucllana, La Marina Lighthouse, MATE - Museo Mario Testino.

2.9 miN
Shopping centre, Shopping
Larcomar, Lima
75 min walk • Perched on the cliffs of the Miraflores district, Larcomar is not your typical shopping center. With its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, this open-air complex offers a unique retail experience in the heart of Lima, Peru.
4.3 miN
Ruins of a pre-Incan pyramid
Huaca Pucllana, Lima
111 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the bustling city of Lima, Peru, lies an ancient wonder that stands as a testament to the region's pre-Columbian history: Huaca Pucllana. This grand clay pyramid, now transformed into a museum, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the lives...
3.6 miN
Lighthouse, Park
La Marina Lighthouse, Lima
92 min walk • Perched on the cliffs of Miraflores, the La Marina Lighthouse stands as a beacon over the Pacific Ocean, guiding seafarers to the port city of Lima, Peru. This iconic structure, a sentinel of safety and navigation, has been operational since 1974, casting its light...
1.5 miN
Museum, Art museum
MATE - Museo Mario Testino, Lima
37 min walk • Mario Testino Museum is a non-profit organization founded by Peruvian fashion photographer Mario Testino, in 2012. It's a platform for the development of creative industries, a window for the international contemporary art in Lima and for peruvian talent to the world.
4.2 miSE
Protected area, Nature, Natural attraction
Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge, Lima
107 min walk • Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge is a protected area of marshes located in the district of Chorrillos, within the city of Lima, Peru with an extension of 263.27 hectares.
3.9 miN
Museum
Raúl Porras Barrenechea Institute, Lima
99 min walk • The Raúl Porras Barrenechea Institute of the National University of San Marcos was founded in 1964 by the University of San Marcos in honor of the distinguished alum, Peruvian historian and diplomat Raúl Porras Barrenechea.
2.4 miN
Neighbourhood
Barranco District, Lima
62 min walk • Barranco is one of 43 districts in Lima, Peru. Its current mayor is José Juan Rodríguez Cárdenas. The district is considered to be the city's most romantic and bohemian, being the home and working place of many of Peru's leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers.
1.7 miN
12°9'1"S • 77°1'18"W
Museo de la Electricidad, Lima
44 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
3.3 miN
Monuments and statues
El Beso, Lima
84 min walk • El Beso is a large sculpture in the "Parque del Amor" by the Pacific Ocean in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru. It depicts the sculptor, Victor Delfín, and his wife kissing.
4.2 miN
12°6'51"S • 77°2'27"W
Museo Amano, Lima
108 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art gallery
1.8 miN
12°8'56"S • 77°1'17"W
Iglesia Santisima Cruz de Barranco, Lima
47 min walk • Church

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How to get to Cristo del Pacífico by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cristo del Pacífico:

Bus

Playa Herradura • Lines: Servicio Especial - Circuito de Playas (9 min walk)
Playa Pescadores • Lines: Servicio Especial - Circuito de Playas (14 min walk)