The Presbitero Maestro Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in South America. It was built during 1805-08 and served as the first municipal cemetery in Latin America. Spread over an area of 25,000 square meters, the cemetery has 6 spectacular main gates and over 2,20,000 graves. Boasting of a wide range of architectural styles, the cemetery houses the graves of some very prominent political, military and literary figures of the history. Most famous of all the mausoleums here is the ‘Panteón de los Próceres’, where the martyrs’ of the ‘War of the Pacific’ are buried. The site was declared as a National Historic Monument in the year 1972 and since then it continues to attract visitors from all over the region and abroad. Highlights include:

• The Hall of Heroes.
• Graves of over 20 Peruvian Presidents.
• Temporary presentation 

• Guided tours are available at the site.

• Entry is free.

• Walk or hire a taxi.
• Ask a local for the bus details.

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