Santiago de Surco

Santiago de Surco is a district in southeastern Lima, Peru, stretching from the Surco River toward the foothills of the Andes. The area combines residential neighborhoods with green spaces and shows a mix of older quarters and newer developments.

The area was settled by Spanish colonists in 1539, who planted vineyards and established farming structures. The district grew into an urban area with formal administrative structure during the 20th century.

The name comes from Quechua and means furrow or channel, referring to the irrigation systems that once shaped the land. Today you see parks and wide avenues in the neighborhoods where families walk and exercise.

Three stations on Metro Line 1 connect the district to downtown Lima and make it easier to move around the city. The area is best explored during daylight hours when shops and parks are open.

The district hosts a horse racing track, a golf club and polo grounds that together form a sporting center in the southern part of the capital. These facilities have been operating for decades and draw visitors from different parts of the city.

Location: Lima province

Elevation above the sea: 72 m

Shares border with: Ate District, La Molina, San Juan de Miraflores, Chorrillos District, Barranco District, Miraflores, Surquillo, San Borja

Website: http://munisurco.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -12.15000,-77.01667

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:36