Santiago de Surco district, commonly known as Surco is in the southeastern side of Lima, stretching from the Surco River to the foothills of the Andes. It is the most popular choice of residence for Lima’s upper-class and it has the trendiest shopping malls in all of Peru.

One of the places to visit is the Plaza Mayor de Santiago de Surco. It has beautiful and colorful gardens and a pool. At the center is a beautiful gazebo. From the square, you can see the Santiago Apóstol church which is worth a visit and the Municipality of Surco. The most notable place in Surco is the Friendship Park, with its large green areas, squares, pools, roundabouts, falls of water, wide roads and other many services. The train station inside has a steam locomotive from 1926 and tourists can enjoy a ride in it. There is also a beautiful mosaic arch built inside the park reflecting brotherhood among the towns. For a pleasant time, there is an artificial lagoon where people can enjoy walks in pedal boats.  Museums in Surco worth a visit are the Aeronautical Museum, Gold and Weapon Museum, and the Museo de Historia Natural. Surco is separated from North to South by the Pan-American Highway which makes the district accessible by bus and taxis.

Fitness near Santiago de Surco

Most fitness facilities in Santiago de Surco are centrally located in the district. These gyms have very supportive staff and modern equipment. To find a gym near Santiago de Surco use TrainAway App which gives you information on the gyms and passes. One gym to check out is the Bodytech Miraflores. It is a good gym for travelers in Surco as through TrainAway you can buy a day pass.

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