Pueblo Libre (originally called La Magdalena or Old Magdalena to differentiate it from Magdalena del Mar District) is a district of the Lima Province in Peru. Its name, which means Free Town or Free People, was granted by José de San Martín on April 10, 1822, as a recognition of the patriotism shown by its inhabitants during the Peruvian War of Independence. The district was created by law 9162 on November 5, 1940.[2] Pueblo Libre is a middle-class residential community and has the most parks in Lima, although it has several branches of banks, local private universities and major corporations. The current mayor of Pueblo Libre is Mónica Rossana Tello López
Pueblo Libre was founded in 1557 as Magdalena Vieja, before being renamed Free Town (Pueblo Libre in Spanish) in 1821 by José de San Martín. The name was given because of the great patriotism and desire for freedom San Martin saw from the people. Simón Bolívar, one of the liberators of South America, lived in Pueblo Libre. His colonial mansion is known today as the Palacio de la Magdalena, which houses the National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru, having formerly housed the Magdalena government of Peru during the War of the Pacific. The Museum, also known by its initials MNAAHP, has collections of artifacts from Peruvian culture. It is one of the most visited museums in Lima and it is located at the heart of the district. Pueblo Libre has a rich history - museums, famous restaurants, and art galleries which are located in this district of Lima.
One of Pueblo Libre's oldest attractions is La Cruz del Viajero (The Cross of the Traveler). The cross was a symbol of faith and protection the conquistadores brought from Spain. Francisco Pizarro placed the cross in Pueblo Libre; soldiers would pray before going to war or when making a hard distant journey.
Pueblo Libre is not short of places to eat great Creole food. One restaurant, El Bolivariano, is popular among local families and famous for its weekend buffets, while the historic Antigua Taberna Queirolo, owned by the Santiago Queirolopisco makers, serves one of the best authentic food and wine in Lima.
Situated not a long walk from Pueblo Libre's pleasant plaza is the Museo Larco Hererra, which houses the largest collection of Moche artifacts in the country. This museum is known for having one of the best pre-Columbian exhibits in the world. It offers incredible Paracas textiles and a huge collection of pottery. In the history section of the museum, it documents of the brutality of the Spaniards in the country and of the challenges it has faced since its independence.
Geographyedit
The district has a total land area of 4.38 km2. Its administrative center is located 90 meters above sea level.
^"Estadística Poblacional - Ministerio de Salud del Perú".
^Alberto Tauro del Pino, Enciclopedia Ilustrada del Perú, vol. XIII, p. 2133.
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pueblo, libre, district, lima, pueblo, libre, originally, called, magdalena, magdalena, differentiate, from, magdalena, district, district, lima, province, peru, name, which, means, free, town, free, people, granted, josé, martín, april, 1822, recognition, pat. Pueblo Libre originally called La Magdalena or Old Magdalena to differentiate it from Magdalena del Mar District is a district of the Lima Province in Peru Its name which means Free Town or Free People was granted by Jose de San Martin on April 10 1822 as a recognition of the patriotism shown by its inhabitants during the Peruvian War of Independence The district was created by law 9162 on November 5 1940 2 Pueblo Libre is a middle class residential community and has the most parks in Lima although it has several branches of banks local private universities and major corporations The current mayor of Pueblo Libre is Monica Rossana Tello LopezFree Town District Distrito de Pueblo Libre Spanish DistrictCoat of armsLocation of Pueblo Libre in Lima ProvinceCoordinates 12 4 13 S 77 03 45 W 12 07028 S 77 06250 W 12 07028 77 06250Country PeruRegionLimaProvinceLimaCreatedNovember 5 1940CapitalPueblo LibreSubdivisions1 populated centerGovernment MayorMonica Tello 2023 2026 Area Total4 38 km2 1 69 sq mi Elevation90 m 300 ft Population 2023 1 Total99 591Time zoneUTC 5 PET UBIGEO150121Websitemuniplibre gob pe Contents 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksHistory editPueblo Libre was founded in 1557 as Magdalena Vieja before being renamed Free Town Pueblo Libre in Spanish in 1821 by Jose de San Martin The name was given because of the great patriotism and desire for freedom San Martin saw from the people Simon Bolivar one of the liberators of South America lived in Pueblo Libre His colonial mansion is known today as the Palacio de la Magdalena which houses the National Museum of Archaeology Anthropology and History of Peru having formerly housed the Magdalena government of Peru during the War of the Pacific The Museum also known by its initials MNAAHP has collections of artifacts from Peruvian culture It is one of the most visited museums in Lima and it is located at the heart of the district Pueblo Libre has a rich history museums famous restaurants and art galleries which are located in this district of Lima One of Pueblo Libre s oldest attractions is La Cruz del Viajero The Cross of the Traveler The cross was a symbol of faith and protection the conquistadores brought from Spain Francisco Pizarro placed the cross in Pueblo Libre soldiers would pray before going to war or when making a hard distant journey Pueblo Libre is not short of places to eat great Creole food One restaurant El Bolivariano is popular among local families and famous for its weekend buffets while the historic Antigua Taberna Queirolo owned by the Santiago Queirolo pisco makers serves one of the best authentic food and wine in Lima Situated not a long walk from Pueblo Libre s pleasant plaza is the Museo Larco Hererra which houses the largest collection of Moche artifacts in the country This museum is known for having one of the best pre Columbian exhibits in the world It offers incredible Paracas textiles and a huge collection of pottery In the history section of the museum it documents of the brutality of the Spaniards in the country and of the challenges it has faced since its independence Geography editThe district has a total land area of 4 38 km2 Its administrative center is located 90 meters above sea level Boundaries North Lima and Brena East Jesus Maria South Magdalena del Mar West San MiguelDemographics editAccording to the Census 2017 by the INEI the district has 83 323 inhabitants See also editAdministrative divisions of PeruReferences edit Estadistica Poblacional Ministerio de Salud del Peru Alberto Tauro del Pino Enciclopedia Ilustrada del Peru vol XIII p 2133 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Pueblo Libre District Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Pueblo Libre District Lima amp oldid 1189595738, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
