Parks #13 in Santa Anita

Gatos Park

3.9 · 485 reviews
Quiet and neighborhood-focused
Gatos Park, Av. Los Virreyes 2857, Cercado de Lima 15498, Peru
Interesting facts
1

The park is situated near the boundary where Cercado de Lima meets the district of Santa Anita.

2

It is positioned along Avenida Los Virreyes, a notable residential thoroughfare in the local zone.

Overview

Gatos Park is a neighborhood green space located along Avenida Los Virreyes in the Cercado de Lima area bordering Santa Anita, Peru. The park functions primarily as a local community hub featuring walking paths, green lawns, and recreational elements for neighborhood residents. It maintains a modest Google rating of 3.9 based on nearly 500 reviews, reflecting its status as an unpretentious local amenity. The surrounding urban context is characterized by residential development in the eastern districts of Lima.

Photo spot

Along the main paved central pathway framed by the park's mature trees.

Insider tips

Visit during daylight hours as general neighborhood safety in outer Lima districts can vary after dark.

Bring your own drinking water as commercial vendors inside the park are limited.

What to avoid

Do not visit late at night or leave valuables unattended. Do not expect major tourist amenities, as this is purely a local neighborhood park.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
30 minutes to 1 hour
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense sun and heat.
Address
Gatos Park, Av. Los Virreyes 2857, Cercado de Lima 15498, Peru
-12.029, -76.933
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Details
Shade & rest areasFeatures basic green lawns and occasional tree cover typical of local neighborhood parks.
Recreational layoutEquipped with simple walking paths and open space suited for casual neighborhood strolls.

Frequently asked

Plan for about 30 minutes to 1 hour to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Early morning or late afternoon to avoid the intense sun and heat..

Along the main paved central pathway framed by the park's mature trees.

Close by you'll find Estadio Monumental "U", Parque de las Leyendas Sede Huachipa, Parque Santa Rosita.

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