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Miraflores Central Park
Miraflores Central ParkMiraflores Central Park popularly known as «Kennedy Park» is one of the most popular parks in Lima
Miraflores Central Park popularly known as «Kennedy Park» is one of the most popular parks in Lima and visited for its central location in the District of Miraflores. It is made up of 2 parks: Central Park and Kennedy Park, side by side, adding an area of 22,000 m²
Every day local artists make presence in the park to offer paintings and crafts to visitors and passersby. Also inside the park is the 'Chabuca Granda Amphitheater' where artistic and folkloric shows are held on weekends. On one side of the park is the Church of the Miraculous Virgin which is a Catholic church built in 1939, where you can see stained glass windows with images of the life of Jesus.
Miraflores Central ParkDue to its existence in the population, it is common to see different activities at the service of residents and tourists of the district, such as the Ricardo Palma Book Fair. 11 Traditionally activities are held in July for National Holidays, such as the so-called 'Corso Wong' .12 It is also a place where sports and political events are usually called.
Around the park the commercial and nocturnal activity of Miraflores is concentrated, in front of the park, along Diagonal Avenue, there is a variety of restaurants, there is also the so-called 'street of the pizzas', a busy street on weekends at night because there are bars and some places to dance.
Budget
- Free
Best For Whom
- Mature Travellers
- Families With Children
- For Her
- For Him
- All Ages
- Couples
- Backpackers
- Groups
- Students
Best For What
- Relaxation
- Green
- Outdoor Area
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