San Martín de Porres District

San Martín de Porres is an administrative district in the Lima province, located in the northern part of the Peruvian capital. The area sits between two rivers and includes both residential and commercial neighborhoods connected by several major roads.

Several large agricultural estates shaped the region before it became officially recognized as an independent administrative unit in 1950. The transition from rural to urban space took place during the second half of the 20th century.

The district houses multiple pre-Hispanic structures known as Huacas, reflecting the ancient civilizations that inhabited this region before Spanish colonization.

Several large shopping centers offer stores, restaurants, and services for visitors that are easily accessible during the day. Main transportation routes run through the area and connect it with other parts of the capital.

Archaeological sites from pre-conquest times stand between modern residential areas and streets that now shape daily life for local residents. These ancient structures remind visitors that this area was inhabited long before the current city took form.

Location: Lima province

Elevation above the sea: 123 m

Shares border with: Ventanilla, Carmen de la Legua Reynoso, Callao, Puente Piedra, Lima District, Rímac, Independencia, Los Olivos, Comas District

Website: http://mdsmp.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -11.98056,-77.09722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:24