Hospital Víctor Larco Herrera, Psychiatric hospital in Magdalena del Mar, Peru
Description
Hospital Víctor Larco Herrera is a psychiatric facility in Magdalena del Mar composed of multiple buildings constructed in early 20th-century style. The campus includes various pavilions designed to serve treatment areas, administrative offices, and patient living spaces.
History
The facility was founded in 1918 under Dr. Hermilio Valdizán's direction, replacing the previous Hospital Civil de la Misericordia. This opening represented a shift toward more modern psychiatric care with specialized facilities and updated approaches.
Culture
The institution is named after a pioneering psychiatrist and reflects how mental health care evolved in Peru over time. Walking through its grounds, visitors can observe buildings that document changes in medical thinking and treatment approaches across generations.
Practical
The facility is located at Avenida del Ejército 600 in Magdalena del Mar district and can be reached by public transportation. Visitors should verify access conditions beforehand, as they may vary depending on operational and institutional policies.
Did you know?
The facility preserves over 4,500 historical medical documents that have been digitalized to ensure their protection for future research. This collection provides insight into how psychiatric practices developed and remains accessible to scholars.
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