Morro Solar, Summit in Chorrillos district, Lima, Peru
Cerro Marcavilca rises 281 meters above sea level, forming the highest point of Morro Solar with natural paths leading to its peak.
During the War of the Pacific in 1881, Colonel Miguel Iglesias gathered 2500 troops on this hill to resist the Chilean army's advance.
The summit houses an astronomical observatory and a monument dedicated to unknown soldiers who died during the Battle of San Juan.
The hill features multiple trails for hiking and cycling activities, while television antennas mark its recognizable silhouette against Lima's skyline.
Natural silver deposits within the geological formation of Cerro Marcavilca have attracted mining operations throughout its history.
Location: Lima
Elevation above the sea: 100 m
GPS coordinates: -12.18198,-77.02685
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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