San Isidro, Lima

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.

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Sight Name: San Isidro
Sight Location: Lima, Peru (See walking tours in Lima)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Lima, Peru

Create Your Own Walk in Lima

Create Your Own Walk in Lima

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Lima Introduction Walking Tour

Lima Introduction Walking Tour

Lima, the capital of Peru, is a huge, thriving metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities; it was established by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535. The carefully preserved city center has retained much of its original colonial character set in the stones of Plaza de Armas – the city's main square, as well as numerous Baroque and Renaissance cathedrals, colonial...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Miraflores Walking Tour

Miraflores Walking Tour

The district of Miraflores is one of Lima's key tourist destinations, renowned for its affluent setting, upscale shopping, phenomenal oceanic views, seashore restaurants, parks, and interesting archaeological sites. The attractions here are numerous and include, among others, the following:

La Huaca Pucllana – an archaeological complex, featuring a clay pyramid made of seven staggered...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Food and Shopping Walk

Food and Shopping Walk

Today's Lima is a large, commerce-booming and tourist-friendly capital, equally rich in terms of ancient culture as well as intricate cuisine and wealth of shopping opportunities suitable for various budgets.

Although in recent years many international brands have found their way to Lima’s stores, the majority of tourists keep looking to street fairs and artisan “Indian” markets...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles

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