Districts of Lima & Callao

Lima is not just the name of the capital of Peru. The district of Lima where the historical city center is located is called Lima. The surrounding region is called Lima. And to make it a bit more complicated, Lima is also the name of the Province, located in the Department of Lima.

Today Lima forms the region 'Lima Metropolitana'. They divide it into 43 districts (distritos). Thirty of these districts belong geographically to the city of Lima, and each has its own flair, charm and character. Thirteen of Lima's districts are surrounding the core of the urban area and are located outside of Lima in more rural zones. The province of Callao counts with 6 districts that officially belong to the Lima Metropolitan area.

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The District San Miguel

The District San Miguel

Districts of Lima & Callao
San Miguel is half way between Lima's city center and Callao, directly at the Pacific Ocean. In pre-Hispanic times the area was populated by different ingenious civilizations. From the 1920s to the 1960s it was a beach, pleasure and entertainment district similar to Miraflores, Barranco and Chorrillos attracting visitors with its amazing scenery...
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The District Santa Anita

The District Santa Anita

Districts of Lima & Callao
Santa Anita is located east of Lima's city center. It's a low to middle class residential area. Located within the district are the Mercado Mayorista, a huge wholesale market, and the Universidad Particular San Martín de Porres.
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The District Santa Maria del Mar

The District Santa Maria del Mar

Districts of Lima & Callao
Santa Maria del Mar is a small district of Lima south to the City Center directly at the Pacific Ocean. It is well known for its beaches and attracts many beachgoers every summer. As a lot of them rent apartments during this time, the population of "enormous" 161 citizens (Census 2007) increases considerably.
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The District Santa Rosa

The District Santa Rosa

Districts of Lima & Callao
Santa Rosa is located at the northern coast of Lima. It's a quite rural area which has agriculture as the main income source. In the district you find the beach site of the famous Club de la Union, the Karting Club of Peru and the Santa Rosa golf club.
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The District Santiago de Surco

The District Santiago de Surco

Districts of Lima & Callao
Surco probably isn't one of the district tourists and visitors immediately will think of when coming to Lima. Only a few find their way to Surco. A fact, that doesn't do justice to the district. Surco probably has the best-kept green areas and parks (around 400) in Lima. Some of the more exclusive universities of Lima are located in Surco, inclu...
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The District Surquillo

The District Surquillo

Districts of Lima & Callao
Surquillo is south of the city center, surrounded by upper class districts like Miraflores, San Borja and San Isidro. Anyhow founded as a "barrio" (suburb) for the indios (Indian population) in colonial times and being a working class area in colonial times, Surquillo today is mostly a lower-middle class district.
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The District Ventanilla

The District Ventanilla

Districts of Lima & Callao
Ventanilla is one of six districts that make up the Constitutional Province of Callao. Located north of the province it is the largest district of Callao. Ventanilla's first inhabitants were fishermen and peasants living in the valleys of the Rimac and Chillon River. Until the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th century various highly advanced ...
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The District Villa El Salvador

The District Villa El Salvador

Districts of Lima & Callao
Villa El Salvador (VES) is a low income residential district on the southern outskirts of Lima. The district is the result of a massive land invasion by immigrant families who had left the Peruvian highlands in 1971 and were relocated by the military government to a desolate empty desert area around 32 km from the city center.
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The District Villa Maria del Triunfo

The District Villa Maria del Triunfo

Districts of Lima & Callao
Villa Maria del Triunfo (VMT) is a low income residential district on the southern outskirts of Lima. Most of the district’s residents are migrants from other Peruvian provinces who invaded the desert area. Over half of the population is poor, and a significant number does not have a regular income.
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The Island El Frontón

The Island El Frontón

Districts of Lima & Callao
The "Island of Death", as El Frontón is also known, was used since Colonial times as penal colony, penitentiary for common criminals and as a feared political prison. After the well-known prison riot in 1986, which was terminated by the military in a very bloody manner, the prison was finally closed.
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October 2018
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Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Monday, 01 October 2018
2
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Tuesday, 02 October 2018
3
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Wednesday, 03 October 2018
4
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Thursday, 04 October 2018
5
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Friday, 05 October 2018
6
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Saturday, 06 October 2018
7
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Sunday, 07 October 2018
8
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Gian Marco in Lima 2018
20:30
Gian Marco is back in Lima giving 3 concerts at the Gran Teatro Nacional.
Date : Monday, 08 October 2018
9
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Gian Marco in Lima 2018
20:30
Gian Marco is back in Lima giving 3 concerts at the Gran Teatro Nacional.
Date : Tuesday, 09 October 2018
10
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Gian Marco in Lima 2018
20:30
Gian Marco is back in Lima giving 3 concerts at the Gran Teatro Nacional.
Date : Wednesday, 10 October 2018
11
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Expo Café 2018 in Lima
11:00
The Expo Café 2018, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima featuring over 150 exhibitors from 15 countries that present a great variety of coffee beans, coffee, products made with coffee and related services.
Date : Thursday, 11 October 2018
12
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Expo Café 2018 in Lima
11:00
The Expo Café 2018, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima featuring over 150 exhibitors from 15 countries that present a great variety of coffee beans, coffee, products made with coffee and related services.
Date : Friday, 12 October 2018
13
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Expo Café 2018 in Lima
11:00
The Expo Café 2018, Peru’s largest coffee exhibition and trade space, is back in Lima featuring over 150 exhibitors from 15 countries that present a great variety of coffee beans, coffee, products made with coffee and related services.
Road to Ultra Peru 2018
The largest and most international electronic music and dance festival is back in Lima
Date : Saturday, 13 October 2018
14
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Sunday, 14 October 2018
15
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Monday, 15 October 2018
16
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Tuesday, 16 October 2018
17
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Wednesday, 17 October 2018
18
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Rawayana and Temple Sour – Reggae Sessions 2018 in Lima
As part of their Trippy Caribbean World Tour Rawayana stops in Lima for a reggae session presenting their 3rd studio album to their Peruvian fans. Supporting act is the Peruvian reggae fusion band Temple Sour.
Date : Thursday, 18 October 2018
19
Destinos al Sabor - Festival of wine, liquor and sparkling wine
Destinos al Sabor, the festival of wine, liquor and sparkling wine, is back in Lima in its 6th edition.
Noche de Arte 2018 in Lima
Noche de Arte (Art Night), the largest annual charity art show and sale in the country, celebrates its 48th edition this October.
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
VegFest Food Lima 2018
10:00
Vegetarians in Peru pay attention: for the first time the International Vegetarian Gastronomy Festival, the VegFest Food, is held in Lima in its 4th edition from October 19 to 21, 2018.
Date : Friday, 19 October 2018
20
Destinos al Sabor - Festival of wine, liquor and sparkling wine
Destinos al Sabor, the festival of wine, liquor and sparkling wine, is back in Lima in its 6th edition.
Noche de Arte 2018 in Lima
Noche de Arte (Art Night), the largest annual charity art show and sale in the country, celebrates its 48th edition this October.
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
VegFest Food Lima 2018
10:00
Vegetarians in Peru pay attention: for the first time the International Vegetarian Gastronomy Festival, the VegFest Food, is held in Lima in its 4th edition from October 19 to 21, 2018.
Date : Saturday, 20 October 2018
21
Noche de Arte 2018 in Lima
Noche de Arte (Art Night), the largest annual charity art show and sale in the country, celebrates its 48th edition this October.
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
The Color Run Entel - Hero Tour 2018
09:00
The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, returns to Lima. This unique paint race is all about fun and celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality.
VegFest Food Lima 2018
10:00
Vegetarians in Peru pay attention: for the first time the International Vegetarian Gastronomy Festival, the VegFest Food, is held in Lima in its 4th edition from October 19 to 21, 2018.
Date : Sunday, 21 October 2018
22
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Monday, 22 October 2018
23
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Tuesday, 23 October 2018
24
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Date : Wednesday, 24 October 2018
25
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima
The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes.
Date : Thursday, 25 October 2018
26
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October.
Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima
The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes.
Date : Friday, 26 October 2018
27
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October.
Festival del Terror 2018 in Lima
19:00
La Granja Villa in Lima’s district Chorrillos opens once again its door to all lovers of horror movies, paranormal stories and Halloween for a very special experience: the 5th Festival of Terror 2018.
Juan Luis Guerra in Lima 2018
20:30
Juan Luis Guerra, the Dominican singer, songwriter, composer and producer, and his band The 4.40 are back in Peru offering a concert at the Jockey Club in Lima.
Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima
The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes.
Date : Saturday, 27 October 2018
28
La Tarumba in Arequipa 2018 – Ilusión
La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and popular circus, is back in town with their new absolutely amazing show “Ilusión”.
Silver of the Andes - Plata de los Andes
The Art Museum (MALI) of Lima in collaboration with the Banco de Credito (BCP) presents “Plata de los Andes – Tesoros del Peru”, the largest temporary exhibition of this year in the museum which takes visitor on a journey through the history of silverwork produced in Peru.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October.
Acho 2018 - Bullfight festival in Lima
15:30
The largest bullfight festival in Peru, the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros or short the Acho 2018, is held each year in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Festival del Terror 2018 in Lima
19:00
La Granja Villa in Lima’s district Chorrillos opens once again its door to all lovers of horror movies, paranormal stories and Halloween for a very special experience: the 5th Festival of Terror 2018.
Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima
The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes.
Date : Sunday, 28 October 2018
29
La Tarumba in Arequipa 2018 – Ilusión
La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and popular circus, is back in town with their new absolutely amazing show “Ilusión”.
Mining & Investment - Latin America Summit 2018
The prestigious Mining & Investment Latin America Summit, exclusively designed to connect mining companies with financiers and investors, returns on October 29th and 30th 2018 to the Westin Hotel, Lima, Peru.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October.
Date : Monday, 29 October 2018
30
La Tarumba in Arequipa 2018 – Ilusión
La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and popular circus, is back in town with their new absolutely amazing show “Ilusión”.
Mining & Investment - Latin America Summit 2018
The prestigious Mining & Investment Latin America Summit, exclusively designed to connect mining companies with financiers and investors, returns on October 29th and 30th 2018 to the Westin Hotel, Lima, Peru.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October.
Judas Priest – Firepower Tour in Lima 2018
19:45
Judas Priest, one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all times, visits Peru for the first time as part of their “Firepower World Tour”.
Eva Ayllón in concert 2018
20:00
Eva Ayllón, one of Peru’s most popular Afro-Peruvian singers and one of the country’s most enduring legends in the creole music genre, gives two concerts at Lima’s Gran Teatro Nacional in celebration of the Day of the Creole Song.
Date : Tuesday, 30 October 2018
31
La Tarumba in Arequipa 2018 – Ilusión
La Tarumba, Peru’s famous and popular circus, is back in town with their new absolutely amazing show “Ilusión”.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2018 in Lima
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns in its 39th edition to Lima at the end of October.
Halloween de Moda 2018
17:00
Let the Halloween fun begin. For the first time Radio Moda presents “Halloween de Moda” bringing together national and international music stars, mainly from the urban scene, for one large concert in Lima.
Festival del Terror 2018 in Lima
19:00
La Granja Villa in Lima’s district Chorrillos opens once again its door to all lovers of horror movies, paranormal stories and Halloween for a very special experience: the 5th Festival of Terror 2018.
Eva Ayllón in concert 2018
20:00
Eva Ayllón, one of Peru’s most popular Afro-Peruvian singers and one of the country’s most enduring legends in the creole music genre, gives two concerts at Lima’s Gran Teatro Nacional in celebration of the Day of the Creole Song.
Glamourween Masquerade Gala 2018
20:00
DB Peru invites all members of the British Community (and their families and friends) to the 2018 Glamourween Masquerade Gala.
Super Tono Noventero (90s Party) – Halloween Edition
21:00
After the huge success of the Super Tono Noventero earlier this year, the party for all lovers of the 90s is back in a special Halloween edition.
Cusqueña Oktoberfest 2018 in Lima
The Cusqueña Oktoberfest in Lima, the largest and most important beer festival modeled after the original event in Munich, is back with typical German beer and Bavarian dishes.
Date : Wednesday, 31 October 2018

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