El Campo de Marte
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The Campo de Marte is one of the largest parks in the metropolitan area of Lima, capital city of Peru. Similar in size to Parque de la Exposición and Parque de la Reserva.
[edit] Location
El Campo de Marte is located in the Jesús María District of Lima, Peru, between Salaverry Avenue (Avenida Salaverry) and the Avenida de la Peruanidad.
[edit] Landmarks
The park houses a monument to the war fought in 1942 between Peru and Ecuador, along with a monument from the Japanese immigrant community in Peru. The former celebrates the ability to establish peace between the two countries, the latter resembles a bridge to symbolize the cultural connection between Peru and Japan. The park also houses the municipal stadium of Jesús María.
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