Hospital Nacional "Arzobispo Loayza"

Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza is a public hospital facility in Lima that spans multiple buildings along Alfonso Ugarte Avenue. The institution provides emergency treatment, specialized medical procedures, and serves as a training center for medical professionals.

The institution was founded in 1549 when Archbishop Gerónimo de Loayza established Saint Anne's Hospital to serve the community. It originally focused on caring for indigenous people and poor women of the city.

The hospital bears the name of Archbishop Gerónimo de Loayza, who originally established it, and this connection to colonial history remains woven into the institution's identity. Visitors can sense the long tradition of medical care in the spaces throughout the complex.

The hospital is located at Alfonso Ugarte Avenue 848 and is easily accessible by public transportation for visitors. The facility is open daily to serve patients and medical emergencies.

In the 1990s, the hospital underwent a major transformation by expanding its admission policies to treat patients of all genders. This shift represented a significant turning point in its nearly 500-year history.

Location: Lima

Location: Lima province

Inception: 1549

Architects: Rafael Marquina y Bueno

Website: http://hospitalloayza.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -12.04983,-77.04314

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:48