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El Campo de Marte

Campo de Marte

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Photograph

A photograph of El Campo de Marte
Photograph · Jorgito03 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Today
Open today, 06:00 – 22:00
Visit duration
1 hour
Accessibility
Step-free
Price
PEN 0.00 per person
Standing
High · Heritage site
Rank
Rank 79 of 14,581

Place details and sources

This place is a Park. It opened in 1924. It carries the cultural heritage of Peru heritage designation.

Type of place
Park OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Established
1924 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Heritage designation
cultural heritage of Peru Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Opened
1924 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Wikipedia article
El Campo de Marte Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09

About El Campo de Marte

Campo de Marte is a large central civic park in Lima, Peru. It functions as a significant public green space within the urban environment, serving both ceremonial and recreational purposes for the city. The park occupies a substantial footprint in the metropolitan area and has historically been used for military parades, public gatherings, and everyday leisure activities. Its identity as a campo, or field, reflects its origins and continued role as an open expanse amid dense city development. The public park generally opens daily 06:00-22:00; civic events, sports programmes and maintenance can close sections. Level paved loops, curb ramps, accessible toilets, sports areas and seating provide broad step-free circulation. The public park generally opens daily 06:00-22:00; civic events, sports programmes and maintenance can close sections. Park access is free. Level paved loops, curb ramps, accessible toilets, sports areas and seating provide broad step-free circulation. Metropolitano Campo de Marte station and buses on Avenida de la Peruanidad serve the park. Yes. Ceremonies, events, maintenance or security controls can change the ordinary visitor route. No. Nearby museums, performances and commercial services use their own admission terms. The public park generally opens daily 06:00-22:00; civic events, sports programmes and maintenance can close sections. Park access is free. Level paved loops, curb ramps, accessible toilets, sports areas and seating provide broad step-free circulation. Metropolitano Campo de Marte station and buses on Avenida de la Peruanidad serve the park. The public park generally opens daily 06:00-22:00; civic events, sports programmes and maintenance can close sections. Park access is free. Level paved loops, curb ramps, accessible toilets, sports areas

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

What's inside

The park contains notable public monuments that commemorate historical events and figures relevant to Peruvian national identity. These memorial structures serve as focal points within the landscape. Beyond its commemorative elements, the park supports everyday recreation for Lima residents. Visitors will find open grassy areas typical of large civic parks, pathways for walking, and spaces where local communities engage in casual sports, exercise, and social gathering. The specific inventory of monuments and facilities should be verified on site. Park access is free. Metropolitano Campo de Marte station and buses on Avenida de la Peruanidad serve the park.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

How long to spend

The duration of a visit to Campo de Marte depends entirely on individual purpose. Casual visitors passing through the park may spend thirty minutes to an hour traversing its grounds or pausing at particular monuments. Those intending to use recreational facilities or participate in community activities common to such civic spaces might extend their stay to several hours. Photographers or individuals with specific historical interests in the monuments may wish to allocate additional time. No guided tour duration is recorded. Level paved loops, curb ramps, accessible toilets, sports areas and seating provide broad step-free circulation.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

Season and crowds

The public park generally opens daily 06:00-22:00; civic events, sports programmes and maintenance can close sections. Worship, weather, restoration and events can replace ordinary access. Metropolitano Campo de Marte station and buses on Avenida de la Peruanidad serve the park.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

Tickets

Park access is free. The base ticket does not include transport, guided programmes, commercial activities or separately controlled areas unless the operator explicitly lists them. Carry any identity or concession document required by the published tariff. This record separates free public access from optional paid interiors and activities.

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Getting there

Metropolitano Campo de Marte station and buses on Avenida de la Peruanidad serve the park. Use the named entrance or stop because hills, security and historic streets change the approach. No. Nearby museums, performances and commercial services use their own admission terms.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

What to watch out for

Level paved loops, curb ramps, accessible toilets, sports areas and seating provide broad step-free circulation. The public park generally opens daily 06:00-22:00; civic events, sports programmes and maintenance can close sections. Park access is free. Level paved loops, curb ramps, accessible toilets, sports areas and seating provide broad step-free circulation. Historic surfaces, crowds and security remain relevant.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

Photography

The public monuments and open landscapes of Campo de Marte offer photographic subjects of civic and historical character. Daylight conditions in Lima vary significantly by season, with summer providing brighter illumination and winter presenting diffused, misty atmospheric effects. Monument photography may be affected by surrounding activity and maintenance states. Wide-angle perspectives can capture the park's scale relative to urban context. Visitors should respect any restrictions near specific memorial sites and remain considerate of individuals using the park for recreation. Drone usage would require verification of local regulations. Park access is free.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

Common questions

What is the regular access schedule?

The public park generally opens daily 06:00-22:00; civic events, sports programmes and maintenance can close sections.

What does admission cover?

Park access is free.

Is the visit fully step-free?

Level paved loops, curb ramps, accessible toilets, sports areas and seating provide broad step-free circulation.

What is the named public-transport approach?

Metropolitano Campo de Marte station and buses on Avenida de la Peruanidad serve the park.

Can operations alter access?

Yes. Ceremonies, events, maintenance or security controls can change the ordinary visitor route.

Does this site share one ticket with nearby attractions?

No. Nearby museums, performances and commercial services use their own admission terms.

Where it is

Nearby

Within 9 min on foot
  • José Carlos Mariátegui Museum 1 hr 30 min
    7 min walk

    José Carlos Mariátegui Museum

    • High · Heritage site
    • Museum
  • Stadium park 1 hour
    8 min walk

    Stadium park

    • Notable
    • Nature site
  • Metropolitan Museum of Lima 1 hr 30 min
    9 min walk

    Metropolitan Museum of Lima

    • High · Heritage site
    • Museum

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Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·