It is the only original fortification remaining from the ten built to defend Lima during the 1881 War of the Pacific.
The battle fought here was one of the final engagements of the war, leading to the occupation of Lima.
The park was designated as a 'Santuary of the Fatherland' due to its role in the defense of the city.
The museum collection includes rare photographs taken immediately after the battle in 1881.
The site was restored to maintain the integrity of the original defensive trenches and mounds.
Parque Reducto Nº 2 is a historically significant site in Miraflores that served as a defensive fortification during the Battle of Miraflores in 1881. It is one of the few remaining redoubts from the War of the Pacific. The park features a small museum dedicated to the conflict, containing historical documents, artifacts, and military uniforms. The site was declared a National Monument in 1965 to preserve its role in the defense of Lima. Visitors walk through lush, manicured gardens surrounding original earthen ramparts used during the war. It serves as both a public green space and a place of national commemoration. The park hosts plaques and monuments honoring the soldiers who fought in the defense of the city.
From the pathways facing the central monument with the historical mounds in the background.
Visit the small on-site museum first to understand the context of the defensive mounds before walking the grounds.
Keep a moderate pace as the park is relatively small and can be fully explored in under an hour.
Combine your visit with a walk to the nearby Malecón for a broader look at the Miraflores district.
Do not climb on the earthen defensive walls or mounds, as they are protected historical structures.
The park is generally accessible daily, but the on-site museum may have limited operations on certain public holidays.
