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Rio Rimac North is the section of Lima north of Rio Rimac including the districts of Comas, Carabayllo, Puente Piedra, Santa Rosa, Ancón, San Martín de Porres, Los Olivos and Independencia.

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11°52′52″S 77°2′53″W
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There is a Bus Rapid Transit system, El Metropolitano, that connects some of the districts in the North area (Comas, Los Olivos, Independencia and San Martín de Porres) with Central and South Lima.

For intercity transportation, there is a modern bus terminal: Gran Terminal Terrestre, which is next to the Plaza Norte Shopping Center and the "Tomás Valle" Metropolitano Station.

See

Panoramic view from Cerro San Cristobal
Cajamarquilla

Ancon

  • Bahia de Ancon. The bay of Ancon has a group of islands (Islas Pescadores) with sea lions and birds, its possible to organize tours of the islands. Recommended to visit between September and March as that's when the most birds are there. 
  • 2 Parque Ecológico Nacional Antonio Raimondi, Ancón. 8,259 hectares on the right bank of the Panamericana Norte, in the district of Ancon 

Comas

  • 3 Museo Colli (Pj. Libertad 253, Collique, Comas), ☏ +51 1 520 2348. Mon-Sun 8AM-4PM. General Admission S/.1. 

Carabayllo

Rimac

  • 5 Cerro San Cristóbal. The hill features a large Peruvian flag painted on its slopes and is situated just north of the Rimac river. With a summit approximately 368 meters above sea level, visitors can contemplate an incomparable landscape: the city with its high buildings, the course of the river Rimac, as well as the sea ports and districts. An observation point with an illuminated cross, a museum and a restaurant are located at the summit. Many tour companies include a visit here on their itineraries, tours can also be organised near the Plaza de Armas for S/.10 or an alternative is to take a taxi. 
  • 6 Museo San Cristobal, Summit of Cerro San Cristobal. Adults S/.1.00, children S/.0.50. 
  • 7 Museo de los Descalzos (Museo del Convento de los Descalzos, Museum of The Barefoot Friars), Calle Manco Cápac 202-A, Alameda de los Descalzos, Rímac (From Miraflores or the Historic Center, take lines 301,302,306 (Blue Corridor buses), get off at "Alcázar" stop and walk 4 blocks from there. Alternatively, from "Abancay Avenue" (Historic Center) take any of these lines: EO-24,NM-10,NM-12,NO-41,OO-12,SO-39,SM-05 and get off at "Alameda de los Descalzos" and walk a block distance.), ☏ +51 1 481 0441, . Monday-Sunday 09:30-12:30 and 14:00-17:00. Tours are provided in Spanish and English (it works better if required in advance). You should ring the doorbell in case you find the museum's door closed, then a volunteer will come out to start the tour. Adults S/.7 , Seniors and Students S/.3 , Children S/.2 .. 
  • 9 Museo Del Virreinato, Quinta de Presa, Jr. Chira s/n Rimac, ☏ +51 1 481 3967. Museum is currently under renovation. 
  • 10 Museo Taurino Plaza de Acho, Jr. Hualgayoc 332, Rímac, ☏ +51 1 482 3360. 
  • 11 Plaza de Acho, Marañón, Rimac. 

More

  • 12 Huaca El Paraiso, San Martín de Porres, Perú. Archaeological site with a small oasis nearby. 
  • Petroglifos de Checta. About 450 petroglyphs (rock carvings). Spiders, foxes, pumas, fish and more. 
  • 14 Alianza Francesa Los Olivos, Jr. Pancho Fierro 3498, Urb. Panamericana Norte, Los Olivos, ☏ +51 1 523 0684. Free admission to see french/independent films at night. Also a Cultural Center. 
  • 15 Británico Los Jardines, Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, Los Jardines, San Martín de Porres. British Cultural Center with free entrance to general activities. Currently, the entire building is under renovation. 

Do

Theatre

  • 1 Teatro UNI (Teatro de la UNI), Av. Túpac Amaru 280, Rímac (Close to the "UNI" Station. Take Metropolitano Buses: Lines A,B or Expreso 1,2,4,5), ☏ +51 1 382 6565 ext 474, . Sometimes, free music concerts and lectures (in Spanish). It´s located in the campus of a university (UNI). 
  • 2 Teatro Plaza Norte (Take Metropolitano Buses: Lines A,B or Expreso 4, and get to the "Tomás Valle" Station. From there go across all the "Gran Terminal Terrestre" and the theater is in the second level of the Plaza Norte Shopping Center.). Only Sat and Sun Afternoons. 

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Sleep

Ancon

  • Las Brisas, Mza. D Lote 11 Urb. Garcilazo De La Vega (Frente Parroquia Virgen Del Rosario), ☏ +51 1 552 2066. 
  • Calin Hostal, Av. Juan Velasco Alvarado Mz. I Lt. 6 Urb. Virgen Del Rosario (Alt . Parque Del Rosario), ☏ +51 1 552 1450. 
  • Hostal La Estacion, Mza. D Lote 17 A.H. Las Esteras II. 
  • El Paraiso, Av. Garcilazo De La Vega Mza. S/N Lote 7 Urb. Garcilazo De La Vega, ☏ +51 1 552 0427. 
  • Residencial Los Faroles de Ancon, Calle Abtao 348, Ancón. 

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