The occupation of Lima by the Chilean Army in 1881-1883 was an event in the land campaign phase of the War of the Pacific (1879-1883).
Government Palace in 1881
Chorrillos, and the consequences of the war. January 1881
War aftermath in Chorrillos.
Chilean Regiment "1° de Línea" entering Lima.
Lima, founded in 1535 as the Ciudad de los Reyes, is the capital and largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of the country, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The city is considered the political, cultural, financial and commercial center of Peru. Due to its geostrategic importance, the Globalization and World Cities Research Network has categorized it as a "beta" tier city. Jurisdictionally, the metropolis extends mainly within the province of Lima and in a smaller portion, to the west, within the Constitutional Province of Callao, where the seaport and the Jorge Chávez Airport are located. Both provinces have regional autonomy since 2002.
Image: Ciudad De Lima
Image: Basílica Catedral Metropolitana de Lima (cropped)
Image: Urban View of Lima, Peru 09 (Night City)
Image: Parque de La Reserva, Lima Peru panoramio (7)