San Isidro, Lima

San Isidro is an affluent district situated within the Lima Province of Peru. It occupies a central-western position within the city and boasts a limited stretch of coastline. Its official establishment dates back to April 24, 1931, when it was carved out of Miraflores, alongside the Orrantia and Country Club districts. Covering a land area of 9.78 square kilometers, the administrative center of San Isidro rests at an elevation of 109 meters above sea level.

In recent years, San Isidro has emerged as a prominent financial hub, attracting numerous banks and corporations that have relocated their headquarters from downtown Lima to modern office complexes in this district. The population primarily comprises upper-middle-class and upper-class families.

San Isidro takes pride in its association with various Peruvian artists. The district is home to several museums and features the Wak'a Wallamarka, a pre-Inca burial temple dating back to the 4th century. This site occasionally hosts concerts and exhibitions, showcasing the cultural heritage of the region.

Notable individuals who have called San Isidro home include the painter Fernando de Szyszlo, former presidents Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and Martín Vizcarra, as well as other prominent politicians like Javier Perez de Cuellar, José Antonio García Belaúnde, and Francisco Tudela, among others.