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Miraflores District
Lima, Peru
Submitted by: Alexander Ngai
A nice combination of natural setting, history and modern development in the South American Pacific coast.
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Why It Works
Miraflores, Peru, was settled in the pre-colonial period as a small fishing village. Later in the colonial period became a nice resort and agricultural area due to the presence of small streams from the Rimac delta.
At present, it is a district of gardens and the busiest beaches of the city. Without a doubt, it is also the tourist and hotels district for its excellence. The neighborhood is modern, cheerful, colourful, and very pleasant to stroll about and enjoy the large commercial areas, parks and green spaces.
It is an area of intense artistic and cultural activity which unfolds in the good theatres, cinemas and art galleries. It is also the site of the pre-Inca temple Hauca Pucllana. Visit its cafes, pubs and restaurants and take in the fresh air at its restored gardens which on Sundays, attracts hundreds of locals and tourists to the painting exhibitions and music events. The setting of the district cannot be better.
What Makes Miraflores District a Great Place?
The heart of Miraflores is the end of old main trunk that connects to the old centre of Lima, and the nearby Express Avenue facilitates high speed connectivity. The pedestrian network is well organized and the central park creates great amenity for the surrounding areas.
Yes, it gives a good first impression, especially walking through its arboured boulevards and walking around its little streets. The population gender is balanced. The seating facilities are more common around the more public areas in the center of the district and amenity areas near the causeway along the sea. It’s very clean and well maintained. The area is relatively safe for the standards of Lima, even though vehicles may get noisy and crowded during peak hours the overall environment is still pedestrian friendly.
There is a mixture of activities with a strong commercial centre around the nice Central Park and a verity of picturesque residential areas around. There are many shopping areas and offices in the district centre, with a variety of activities during different hours of the day. The nightlife is especially attractive and brings another face to the area. The variety of ages is also interesting since it can suit different strata, from the young to the elderly. Group activities are encouraged for the generosity of the public realm while individual stroll is also pleasant. There is a great variety of choices.
People overall are very friendly and warm. The district is very special and it's proud to be a heroic spot in the resistance against the Chilean during the Pacific war. The area is a well recognized tourist spot for the facilities it provides and the good environment.
Related Links:
- Miraflores Tours - in Spanish
- Municipality of Miraflores - in Spanish
- Yahoo Travel: Miraflores - travel information on Miraflores
User Comments:
- 04/27/07 Maria J Reinafarje said:
- Miraflores is the touristic district of Lima. The main hotels are located in this nice city by the Pacific ocean. During the last years, there have been a development of a huge offer of amenities, since fine cousine, fast food, cyber cafes (internet for less than a dollar per hour), until casinos, dancing, handcrafts, antiques flea markets, original paintings, cinemas, and much more. The traditional Miraflores beach joins a lot of surfers as well as the riffs attracts windsurfers. Miraflores also has an archeological site called Huaca Pucllana, which is a turistic place to visit and have a flavor of ancient cultures in the middle of the western culture. For the modern mainstream, you can find Larco Mar which is a mall looking at the ocean, witha sunset that relax you. The main travel agencies are in Miraflores with a huge offer of cities to visit in Peru. Even the main peruvian airlines have their offices in Miraflores. However, the best way to enjoy your visit is renting a nice apartment (vacation rental) in a residential building. Full furnished, equipped and decorated, now it is the alternative for independent and business travellers. For example, you can have a cozy one bedroom apartment for only US$300 for two weeks, two bedrooms for 4 persons for only US$300 for one week. Of course, you can find luxury apartments and bigger ones. So, why do not you try it? mirafloresapt@yahoo.com
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