Santa Anita

Santa Anita is an administrative district in eastern Lima that features extensive residential neighborhoods and the Mercado Mayorista, a major wholesale market serving the region. The district spans varied terrain and is defined by geographical features including the Río Surco waterway.

The district was created in 1989 through administrative reorganization that separated portions from the former districts of Ate and El Agustino. The area had been inhabited since pre-Hispanic times, as evidenced by archaeological remains still visible today.

The Huaca Perales pyramid, built from adobe bricks during the Huancho period, remains a key archaeological reminder of early settlement in the area. The structure reflects the ancient craftsmanship and construction skills of the people who lived here before European arrival.

The Mercado Mayorista serves as the district's commercial hub, where vendors supply restaurants and shops throughout Lima with bulk goods. The campus of Universidad Particular San Martín de Porres provides educational access to students from Santa Anita and neighboring areas.

The Río Surco, an ancient irrigation canal that once supplied water to farmland, marks the western boundary of the district and flows toward Santiago de Surco. This waterway played a crucial role in early agriculture and settlement patterns throughout the area.