San Bartolo

San Bartolo is a coastal district in Lima Province that extends along the Pacific Ocean shoreline. The area features long sandy beaches, rocky cliffs with interesting rock formations, and residential neighborhoods woven throughout the coastal landscape.

The district was officially founded in 1946 when it separated from neighboring territories and gained its own status. This creation followed a period of administrative restructuring across the Lima region.

The area holds memories of the time before Spanish arrival, visible through archaeological sites and displays in local museums. These remnants show how people lived here long before the modern city took shape and depended on the ocean.

Several bus companies connect the district regularly with other parts of Lima and the province. Visitors should know that the coastal road can be affected by fog at times, and the best time to visit is during the warmer months.

In certain spots, a natural phenomenon occurs where ocean waves enter caves beneath the cliffs and shoot back up through openings above ground. This spectacle happens because of the enormous pressure created by the incoming waves.

Location: Lima province

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Shares border with: Punta Negra, Santo Domingo de los Olleros District, Chilca District, Santa María del Mar

Website: http://munisanbartolo.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -12.41667,-76.78333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30