The district of Miraflores is located in Lima - Peru. Miraflores district is known for its shopping areas, gardens, flower-filled parks and beaches, it is one of the upscale districts that make up the city of Lima.
Originally founded as San Miguel de Miraflores, it was established officially as a district on January 2, 1857. As a result of the Battle of Miraflores fought during the War of the Pacific, Miraflores got the designation of Ciudad Heroica ("Heroic City"). The current mayor is Manuel Masias. The district's postal code is 18.
The district has a total land area of 9.62 km². Its administrative center is located 79 meters above sea level.
Boundaries
North: San Isidro and Surquillo
East: Surquillo and Santiago de Surco
South: Barranco and Santiago de Surco
West: Pacific Ocean
The district is also a cultural center, with theaters, cinemas and art galleries. It also has a pre-Inca mud-brick temple called the Huaca Pucllana, one of a number of archaeological sites found in Lima.
In terms of education, the Miraflores district lodges some of the most prestigious high schools in Peru, such as Markham College, and San Silvestre School (British schools), Deutsche Schule Alexander von Humboldt Lima (German school), Pestalozzi (Swiss school) and Carmelitas School. It also lodges the University of Piura.
The district is full of cafés, pubs, restaurants and shops, which is a draw for a large part of the Lima population on Sundays. Parque Kennedy, Miraflores' central plaza, regularly has flea markets and art exhibitions. Larcomar, a shopping mall overlooking the Pacific coast, is located in Miraflores, and is very popular among tourists, young people, and the middle and upper classes. They have restaurants, stores, a food court, ice cream shops, arcades, bowling alleys, nightclubs, bars, and the most modern cinema in all of Lima.
Miraflores has always been a major hub for tourists in Lima. There are a number of hotels in the area, including a couple of international hotel brands (Hilton and Ritz Carlton) which have projects planned for construction in 2009. Furthermore, there are several shops selling souvenirs and tourist products.
The Costa Verde ("green coast") area has several beaches, which draw surfers and beachgoers alike in summertime. However, these rocky beaches are not as popular with bathers as the large, sandy beaches in the districts south of Lima, such as Santa María del Mar, Punta Hermosa and Punta Negra. Larcomar Shopping Center is located in this area. This town district is a delight for visitors who come to Lima, the upscale neighborhood of Miraflores offers a nice compliment for those seeking urban Peru at its finest. Known for its shops, gardens and beaches, Miraflores Peru is a prime hub for Lima tourists, with the Miraflores hotels offering up some of the city’s most luxurious accommodations. Miraflores Lima is a busy neighborhood, where crossing the street can sometimes be a pretty hectic adventure, but the views of the Pacific Ocean from its cliffs are sure to relax your inner soul a bit. Miraflores basically translates to, “look at the flowers”, and its flower-filled parks provide a great respite when touring about town. As most international flights to Peru arrive at the capital city of Lima, the tourist hotels in Miraflores make for an excellent base if you are seeking lodging. You can get from the Lima airport to Miraflores by way of private bus, but the numerous taxis prove to be sufficient for most visitors. come to visit miraflores ! |
