Pueblo Libre

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Pueblo Libre, Residential district with historic museums in Lima, Peru

Pueblo Libre spans 4.38 square kilometers at an elevation of 90 meters, featuring numerous parks and restored colonial mansions throughout the district.

The district received its name from General José de San Martín in 1822 to honor the local population's dedication during the Peruvian War of Independence.

The National Museum of Archaeology contains extensive collections of pre-Hispanic ceramics, textiles, metals, and organic materials from different Peruvian civilizations.

Located 4 kilometers from central Lima, the district connects to multiple public transportation routes and maintains various banks, universities, and corporate offices.

The Larco Museum resides in an 18th-century mansion constructed on a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid, displaying 3,000 years of Peruvian archaeological artifacts.

Location: Lima province

Elevation above the sea: 90 m

Shares border with: Lima District, Breña District, Jesús María, Magdalena del Mar, San Miguel

Website: http://muniplibre.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -12.07028,-77.06250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49

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