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Nature site · Lima

María Reiche Park

Parque María Reiche

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Photograph

A photograph of María Reiche Park
Photograph · Municipalidad de Miraflores · CC BY 2.0
Today
Open today, 00:00 – 23:59
Visit duration
1 hour
Accessibility
Step-free
Price
PEN 0.00 per person
Standing
High
Rank
Rank 467 of 14,581

Place details and sources

This place is a Park.

Type of place
Park OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09

About María Reiche Park

María Reiche Park is a public clifftop green space in Miraflores, Lima, dedicated to the German-Peruvian mathematician and archaeologist María Reiche. She spent decades studying and preserving the Nazca Lines in southern Peru. The park sits atop the Costa Verde cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, offering visitors panoramic sea views. It serves as both a recreational area and an open-air tribute to Reiche's conservation legacy. The municipal government of Miraflores maintains the park as part of its coastal district infrastructure. The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily Admission is free Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit Buses on Avenida del Ejército serve the Miraflores waterfront Yes. Site operations can alter the ordinary route or timetable. No. Other museums, tours and activities use separate admission terms. The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily Admission is free Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit Buses on Avenida del Ejército serve the Miraflores waterfront The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily Admission is free Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit Buses on Avenida del Ejército serve the Miraflores waterfront Yes. Site operations can alter the ordinary route or timetable. No. Other museums, tours and activities use separate admission terms. The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily Admission is free Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit Buses on Avenida del Ejército serve the Miraflores waterfront The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily Admission is free Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit Buses on Avenida del Ejército serve the Miraflores waterfront Yes. Site operations can alter the ordinary route or timetable. No. Other museums, tours and activities use separate admission terms. The

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

What's inside

The park features illuminated replicas of Nazca geoglyphs embedded in its landscaping, commemorating Reiche's research subjects. These geometric and zoomorphic designs echo the famous desert figures she mapped and protected. Benches and pathways allow visitors to stroll and contemplate the cliffside setting. The illumination suggests evening visibility of the geoglyph installations. Standard municipal park amenities appear present. The clifftop location provides unobstructed Pacific Ocean vistas. The park connects to Miraflores' broader malecón pedestrian corridor system along the Costa Verde. Admission is free Buses on Avenida del Ejército serve the Miraflores waterfront

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

A photograph of María Reiche Park
Photograph · BBCLCD · CC BY-SA 4.0

How long to spend

Visitors typically spend thirty to sixty minutes at María Reiche Park, depending on interest in the geoglyph displays and desire to enjoy coastal views. The compact nature of this tribute park permits brief visits. Those walking the full Miraflores malecón may pause here as one stop among several clifftop attractions. Sunset viewing could extend stays. Photographers and those seeking contemplative ocean vistas may linger longer. The park suits both dedicated visits and incidental discovery during coastal promenades. No guided tour duration is recorded. Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

A photograph of María Reiche Park
Photograph · Alex Proimos from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0

Season and crowds

The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily Weather, ceremonies, conservation work and dated operator notices can replace the ordinary schedule. Arrive early enough to complete the public route before final admission. The responsible body’s published calendar is the controlling basis for planning this visit.

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Tickets

Admission 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.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

A photograph of María Reiche Park
Photograph · Municipalidad de Miraflores · CC BY 2.0

Getting there

Buses on Avenida del Ejército serve the Miraflores waterfront Use the named entrance and stop because security, traffic and separate institutional gates can change the practical route. This route identifies the closest practical arrival for the visitor entrance. Follow staff directions. Follow staff directions. Follow staff directions.

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A photograph of María Reiche Park
Photograph · ambabheg · CC BY 2.0

What to watch out for

Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily Admission is free Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit Historic surfaces, crowds and security remain relevant.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

A photograph of María Reiche Park
Photograph · Indisdepe · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photography

The park offers strong photographic potential combining geoglyph installations, Pacific Ocean backdrops, and cliffside elevation. Daylight captures emphasize the Nazca replica designs against landscaped grounds. Sunset timing provides golden-hour illumination of the coastal panorama. Evening photography may capture illuminated geoglyph features, though tripod stability could prove challenging in winds. Wide-angle lenses accommodate both geoglyph details and expansive seascapes. No photography restrictions are documented. Drone operation would require Peruvian aviation authority compliance and local regulation verification beyond park-specific rules. Admission is free

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

Common questions

What is the regular access schedule?

The public clifftop park is open 24 hours daily

What are the admission terms?

Admission is free

Is the complete route step-free?

Level paved paths, curb ramps and seating provide a step-free circuit

What is the named transport approach?

Buses on Avenida del Ejército serve the Miraflores waterfront

Can weather, restoration or events change access?

Yes. Site operations can alter the ordinary route or timetable.

Are nearby attractions included?

No. Other museums, tours and activities use separate admission terms.

Where it is

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Within 19 min on foot
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