Morro Solar
Chorrillos DistrictCultural heritage of PeruHeadlands of PeruLandforms of Lima Region
Morro Solar (morro in Spanish means: a rounded promontory) is a headland, situated in the district of Chorrillos, to the south of Lima, Peru.: 3, 842 Morro Solar is notable for being a site of the Battle of San Juan and Chorrillos between Peruvian and Chilean forces in 1881. Notable landmarks include an astronomical observatory and a monument to an unknown soldier. Its geological formations are rich in silver which is being extracted by several mining companies.
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Calle Los Fundadores, Lima Metropolitan Area Chorrillos
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| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N -12.182 ° | E -77.025833333333 ° |
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Calle Los Fundadores
15066 Lima Metropolitan Area, Chorrillos
Lima, Peru
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