The monument honors Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario, who commanded the monitor Huáscar during the War of the Pacific.
The park is built directly atop the limestone cliffs that define the Lima coastline, rising approximately 70 meters above sea level.
The name 'Malecón' refers to the extensive linear park system that connects this location with the Larcomar commercial center and the Barranco district.
Local maritime traffic and paragliders are visible from this park due to the unique thermal updrafts created by the coastal cliff face.
The design integrates native Peruvian vegetation, including various palm species adapted to the coastal desert climate of Lima.
Grau Miraflores Park is a clifftop public space situated along the Malecón in the Miraflores district of Lima. It serves as a tribute to Admiral Miguel Grau, the most prominent naval officer in Peruvian history, featuring a dedicated monument at its center. The park is characterized by its manicured gardens, palm trees, and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the cliffs of the Costa Verde. It occupies a strategic position on the edge of the Malecon, a multi-kilometer stretch of coastal parkland. The park serves as a hub for both local joggers and tourists navigating the coastal pedestrian path. It features open grass areas suitable for viewing the ocean waves below. The site is a key point of transition between the residential areas of Miraflores and the coastal cliff face.
The edge of the cliff wall overlooking the Pacific Ocean with the Grau monument in the foreground.
Visit during the late afternoon to observe the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Bring a windbreaker or light jacket, as the ocean breeze on the cliff edge can be significantly cooler than inland areas.
Keep a safe distance from the cliff railings, which are strictly for viewing purposes.
Do not attempt to descend the cliff face from the park; use established stairways or ramps to reach the beach level.
