The park is named after Alfredo Salazar Southwell, a Peruvian aviator who died in 1937 while preventing his plane from crashing into residential areas in Lima.
The park's location marks the geographic endpoint of Avenida Larco, one of Miraflores' most significant commercial thoroughfares.
The park serves as the primary pedestrian gateway to the Larcomar commercial complex, which is integrated into the cliffside below the park's elevation.
The site functions as a key node in the Malecón de la Reserva, a continuous stretch of green spaces spanning over five miles along the Lima coastline.
Alfredo Salazar Park is a cliffside park situated along the Malecon de la Reserva in the Miraflores district of Lima. The park serves as a green transitional space linking the urban street grid of Avenida Larco to the Pacific Ocean coastline. It is primarily known for hosting the entrance to the Larcomar shopping center, which is built directly into the cliff face below the park level. The park contains a monument honoring Alfredo Salazar Southwell, a Peruvian aviation hero. Visitors have direct access to pedestrian paths stretching along the cliff edges that overlook the Pacific Ocean. The topography provides a panoramic perspective of the coastline from the Miraflores cliffs.
The perimeter railings overlooking the ocean, particularly near the monument, offer the clearest views of the coastline.
Visit during the late afternoon to experience the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.
Use the park as a starting point for walking the Malecón trail toward the north or south.
Keep a light jacket, as the ocean breeze can cause rapid temperature drops even during warm months.
Avoid walking too close to the edge of the cliff barriers for photos, as erosion and high winds can be unpredictable.
No specific dress code, though standard casual attire for walking is expected; do not climb on historical monuments or statues.
