Guidebook for Pueblo Libre

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Guidebook for Pueblo Libre

Sightseeing

At 10 minutes walk or 3 minutes in taxi from our location: Found at the Plaza de la Bandera where the district of Pueblo Libre meets Breña and Lima Cercado, the ruins of five pyramids that make up this Lima Culture complex called Huaca Mateo Salado tower over the surrounding modern houses. The complex was named after a Frenchman called Matew Salé who lived here in the 1550s when the area was ancient farm land. It was once connected to and formed part of the great Maranga city that was built by the Lima culture between 200AD and the 1450s AD, a long road running between them with a wall at either side. The site is a great place to visit if you are interested in learning about the history of Peru. They even sometimes have events for the community at the site.
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Huaca Mateo Salado
Jirón Carlos Lopez Aldana
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At 10 minutes walk or 3 minutes in taxi from our location: Found at the Plaza de la Bandera where the district of Pueblo Libre meets Breña and Lima Cercado, the ruins of five pyramids that make up this Lima Culture complex called Huaca Mateo Salado tower over the surrounding modern houses. The complex was named after a Frenchman called Matew Salé who lived here in the 1550s when the area was ancient farm land. It was once connected to and formed part of the great Maranga city that was built by the Lima culture between 200AD and the 1450s AD, a long road running between them with a wall at either side. The site is a great place to visit if you are interested in learning about the history of Peru. They even sometimes have events for the community at the site.
At 7 minutes walk from our location: El Ombú is a very old tree placed in Pueblo Libre District (Lima City) exactly at Parque El Carmen and it is taller than many of the houses around. El Ombú is protected by a fence around it. "El Ombú or "Tree of the Beautiful Shadow". Scientific name: Phytolacca Dioica It is an average of 200 years old and it is one of the oldest trees in Lima. The story says that it was planted by national hero Mr. José de San Martín. It can grow up to 25 meters tall."
El Carmen Park
1413 Parque El Carmen
At 7 minutes walk from our location: El Ombú is a very old tree placed in Pueblo Libre District (Lima City) exactly at Parque El Carmen and it is taller than many of the houses around. El Ombú is protected by a fence around it. "El Ombú or "Tree of the Beautiful Shadow". Scientific name: Phytolacca Dioica It is an average of 200 years old and it is one of the oldest trees in Lima. The story says that it was planted by national hero Mr. José de San Martín. It can grow up to 25 meters tall."
At 12 minutes in taxi from our loation, The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru: Pueblo Libre was founded in 1557 as Magdalena Vieja, before being renamed Free Town (Pueblo Libre in Spanish) in 1821 by José de San Martín. The name was given because of the great patriotism and desire for freedom San Martin saw from the people. Simón Bolívar, a liberator from South America, lived in Pueblo Libre. His colonial mansion is known today as the Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia Peru (The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru) which has collections of artefacts from Peruvian culture. Pueblo Libre has a rich history - museums, famous restaurants, and art galleries which are located in this providence.
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Museo Nacional de Arqueología
Calle Plaza Bolívar
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At 12 minutes in taxi from our loation, The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru: Pueblo Libre was founded in 1557 as Magdalena Vieja, before being renamed Free Town (Pueblo Libre in Spanish) in 1821 by José de San Martín. The name was given because of the great patriotism and desire for freedom San Martin saw from the people. Simón Bolívar, a liberator from South America, lived in Pueblo Libre. His colonial mansion is known today as the Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia Peru (The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru) which has collections of artefacts from Peruvian culture. Pueblo Libre has a rich history - museums, famous restaurants, and art galleries which are located in this providence.
At 2 1/2 blocks from our location: Huaca Chinese Pantheon, located between the streets and Rio Moche River Huaura, next to Avenue Mariano Cornejo, current district of Pueblo Libre. It was part of the archaeological complex of Maranga, the Lordship Ichma, between 1000 and 1500 A.D. It was an administrative center, also used in Inca times and has the profile of a high platform built by adobe walls. It is named "Pantheon Chino" because it was used as a cemetery by the coolies, as they worked on plantations nearby. Huaca belonged to the late period were intermediate and textile centers. The study of this archaeological site was in charge of Josefina Ramos de Cox and Gloria Olivera Bueno. Huaca Chinese Pantheon, located between the streets and Rio Moche River Huaura, next to Avenue Mariano Cornejo, current district of San Miguel. It was part of the archaeological complex of Maranga, the Lordship Ichma, between 1000 and 1500 A.D. It was an administrative center, also used in Inca times and has the profile of a high platform built by adobe walls. It is named "Pantheon Chino" because it was used as a cemetery by the coolies, as they worked on plantations nearby. Huaca belonged to the late period were intermediate and textile centers. The study of this archaeological site was in charge of Josefina Ramos de Cox and Gloria Olivera Bueno.
Jr.Rio Huaura
Jirón Río Huaura
At 2 1/2 blocks from our location: Huaca Chinese Pantheon, located between the streets and Rio Moche River Huaura, next to Avenue Mariano Cornejo, current district of Pueblo Libre. It was part of the archaeological complex of Maranga, the Lordship Ichma, between 1000 and 1500 A.D. It was an administrative center, also used in Inca times and has the profile of a high platform built by adobe walls. It is named "Pantheon Chino" because it was used as a cemetery by the coolies, as they worked on plantations nearby. Huaca belonged to the late period were intermediate and textile centers. The study of this archaeological site was in charge of Josefina Ramos de Cox and Gloria Olivera Bueno. Huaca Chinese Pantheon, located between the streets and Rio Moche River Huaura, next to Avenue Mariano Cornejo, current district of San Miguel. It was part of the archaeological complex of Maranga, the Lordship Ichma, between 1000 and 1500 A.D. It was an administrative center, also used in Inca times and has the profile of a high platform built by adobe walls. It is named "Pantheon Chino" because it was used as a cemetery by the coolies, as they worked on plantations nearby. Huaca belonged to the late period were intermediate and textile centers. The study of this archaeological site was in charge of Josefina Ramos de Cox and Gloria Olivera Bueno.
Located at 4 blocks from our location at Pueblo Libre, The Larco Museum (Spanish: Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera) is one of the most famous privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art, located in the Pueblo Libre District of Lima, Peru. The museum is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building built over a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 4,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is well known for its gallery of pre-Columbian erotic pottery.” On the Museum’s terraces overlooking its vibrant and stunning gardens, find Museo Larco´s Café restaurant, where one can savour the best of Peruvian and International cuisine. All in all, it’s accurate to say that to become fascinated by Peruvian history, the journey begins at Museo Larco!
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Museo Larco
169 Av. Simón Bolivar
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Located at 4 blocks from our location at Pueblo Libre, The Larco Museum (Spanish: Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera) is one of the most famous privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art, located in the Pueblo Libre District of Lima, Peru. The museum is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building built over a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 4,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is well known for its gallery of pre-Columbian erotic pottery.” On the Museum’s terraces overlooking its vibrant and stunning gardens, find Museo Larco´s Café restaurant, where one can savour the best of Peruvian and International cuisine. All in all, it’s accurate to say that to become fascinated by Peruvian history, the journey begins at Museo Larco!

Everything Else

At 10 minutes walk from our location: The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (Spanish: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, PUCP) is a private university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 by Catholic priest Father Jorge Dintilhac SS.CC as Peru's first non-profit private institution of higher learning. Academically, PUCP ranks alternatively as first[1][2][3] or second[4][5] in Peru.
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Pontifical Catholic University of Peru
1801 Av. Universitaria
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At 10 minutes walk from our location: The Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (Spanish: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, PUCP) is a private university in Lima, Peru. It was founded in 1917 by Catholic priest Father Jorge Dintilhac SS.CC as Peru's first non-profit private institution of higher learning. Academically, PUCP ranks alternatively as first[1][2][3] or second[4][5] in Peru.
At 10 minutes in taxi from our location: The National University of San Marcos (Spanish: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, UNMSM) is the most important and respected higher-education institution in Peru. It consistently ranks among the top two universities in the country.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Its main campus, the University City, is located in Lima. It was chartered on May 12, 1551 by a royal decree signed by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, which makes it the oldest officially established university in the Americas and, as such, one of the oldest universities in the world.[7] San Marcos has 60 academic-professional schools,[8] organized into 20 faculties, and 6 academic areas. All the faculties offer undergraduate and graduate degrees. The student body consists of over 30,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students from all the country, as well as some international students. The university has a number of public institutions under its government such as the San Marcos Cultural Center and the Museum of Natural History of Lima. San Marcos' prestige in Latin America mainly arises from its renowned faculty and alumni. It is the only university in Peru with a Nobel Prize laureate among its alumni: Mario Vargas Llosa (Literature). San Marcos is also recognized for the quality of its curricular contents, its very competitive admission process, as well as for being a leading center of scientific research.[9] Several Peruvian and Latin American influential thinkers, researchers, scientists, politicians and writers have studied there, which underscores San Marcos' leading role as an educational institution in the history of Peru and the world.
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National University of San Marcos
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At 10 minutes in taxi from our location: The National University of San Marcos (Spanish: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, UNMSM) is the most important and respected higher-education institution in Peru. It consistently ranks among the top two universities in the country.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Its main campus, the University City, is located in Lima. It was chartered on May 12, 1551 by a royal decree signed by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, which makes it the oldest officially established university in the Americas and, as such, one of the oldest universities in the world.[7] San Marcos has 60 academic-professional schools,[8] organized into 20 faculties, and 6 academic areas. All the faculties offer undergraduate and graduate degrees. The student body consists of over 30,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students from all the country, as well as some international students. The university has a number of public institutions under its government such as the San Marcos Cultural Center and the Museum of Natural History of Lima. San Marcos' prestige in Latin America mainly arises from its renowned faculty and alumni. It is the only university in Peru with a Nobel Prize laureate among its alumni: Mario Vargas Llosa (Literature). San Marcos is also recognized for the quality of its curricular contents, its very competitive admission process, as well as for being a leading center of scientific research.[9] Several Peruvian and Latin American influential thinkers, researchers, scientists, politicians and writers have studied there, which underscores San Marcos' leading role as an educational institution in the history of Peru and the world.

Food Scene

At 7 minutes in taxi from our location: in a semi residential area in Pueblo Libre, Lima, food is really good, especially the Pollo a la Brasa. Important to know they serve a lot for a personal size plate. We'd recommend it for informal occasions only. Very affordable which makes it attractive for a fast lunch.
Gran Parrillada Timbó
944 Avenida Simón Bolívar
At 7 minutes in taxi from our location: in a semi residential area in Pueblo Libre, Lima, food is really good, especially the Pollo a la Brasa. Important to know they serve a lot for a personal size plate. We'd recommend it for informal occasions only. Very affordable which makes it attractive for a fast lunch.
Old Tabern and Restaurant Queirolo of Italian family business owned who immigrated and founded in the 1880, where you may tastings of spirits made from grapes of better quality and the traditional peruvian drink Pisco Queirolo in several varieties and famous wines worldwide recognition.
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Antigua Taberna Queirolo
1090 Av. San Martin
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Old Tabern and Restaurant Queirolo of Italian family business owned who immigrated and founded in the 1880, where you may tastings of spirits made from grapes of better quality and the traditional peruvian drink Pisco Queirolo in several varieties and famous wines worldwide recognition.
One of the Best Traditional Peruvian Creole Food! All at Pueblo Libre!
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El Bolivariano
289 C. Rosa Toledo
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One of the Best Traditional Peruvian Creole Food! All at Pueblo Libre!
The bet traditional dessert - Suspiro Limeño- You can not miss it!
Todo Dulce
1898 Av. Manuel Cipriano Dulanto
The bet traditional dessert - Suspiro Limeño- You can not miss it!
Best Cantonese Food!
Chifa Men Wha
1003 Av. Simón Bolivar
Best Cantonese Food!
One of the most delicious pizzas with good specials prices!
Pizza Raul
1710 Av. Simón Bolivar
One of the most delicious pizzas with good specials prices!
One of the most fusion plates of Peruvian and Chinese food: don forget to order you chaufa-pollo! AAA+
New Chicken Grill
1283 Av. Simón Bolivar
One of the most fusion plates of Peruvian and Chinese food: don forget to order you chaufa-pollo! AAA+
The highly recommended on-site Café del Museo faces a private garden draped in bougainvillea and is a perfect spot for ceviche.
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Cafe Museo Larco
169 Av. Simón Bolivar
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The highly recommended on-site Café del Museo faces a private garden draped in bougainvillea and is a perfect spot for ceviche.

Arts & Culture

At 15 minutes at taxi the Beach circuit of Costa Verde is a great place. We walked for a long ways after lunch. Great way to burn off lunch. Many people walk here, surfing on the water, beach goers, and vendors along the way. it is breezy and just a nice place to be.
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Circuito De Playa
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At 15 minutes at taxi the Beach circuit of Costa Verde is a great place. We walked for a long ways after lunch. Great way to burn off lunch. Many people walk here, surfing on the water, beach goers, and vendors along the way. it is breezy and just a nice place to be.

Essentials

At 1 minute from our location: FREE WI-FI IN THE PARK GALICIA The Municipality of or City Hall of Pueblo Libre reports that now the park Galicia (Alt, block 17 Av. Mariano Cornejo) has free wireless internet for all residents circulating in the area. :)
Parque Galicia
Valencia
At 1 minute from our location: FREE WI-FI IN THE PARK GALICIA The Municipality of or City Hall of Pueblo Libre reports that now the park Galicia (Alt, block 17 Av. Mariano Cornejo) has free wireless internet for all residents circulating in the area. :)