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Jesus Maria
District of Lima, Peru

Jesus Maria

Jesús María is a district of Lima, Peru.

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Located to the south of the city's historic centre, the area was originally populated by agricultural estates, after which it began a period of urbanisation during the early 20th century, becoming a neighbourhood of Lima until its establishment as a district of its own in 1963.

How locals move

Getting around Jesus Maria the local way

  • Get aroundIn Lima the shared taxis are prohibited, but there are some taxis colectivos pirata, and it might not hurt to look if there's someone hiding on the back seat or the trunk before entering.

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