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Pueblo Libre is home to a significant spiritual heritage, including the oldest rural church in Lima, built in 1557. Beyond this historic landmark, the district features several other notable churches that reflect its long-standing traditions. You’ll also find that many of Pueblo Libre’s parks and green spaces thoughtfully incorporate religious statues, often with small altars, serving as public points for devotion and quiet reflection within the community.

Santa María Magdalena in Pueblo Libre

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Santa María Magdalena: Lima’s Oldest Rural Church

Discover Santa María Magdalena Church in Pueblo Libre, Lima's oldest rural church (1557) with catacombs. Explore this historic site, that was likely visited by Bolívar & San Martín, next to Taberna Queirolo.

Pueblo Libre is Lima’s bohemian heart. And it's the former home in Peru of José de San Martín, Simón Bolívar, Antonio José de Sucre and Manuela Sáenz. Free Town is a must visit destination in Lima Peru, not least because it’s the ‘Village of the Liberators.'

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