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5 unusual facts about Chorrillos District


Augusto Miyashiro

He has been the mayor of Chorrillos District three times, first from 1999 to 2001, second from 2002 to 2005, and third from 2007 to 2010.

Coliseo Mariscal Caceres

The Coliseo Mariscal Caceres is a multi-purpose indoor arena situated in the Chorrillos District of Lima, Peru.

Guano Era

During Echenique's government, the Tacna-Arica railroad was constructed and in Castilla's second term, the Lima-Chorrillos railroad was implemented.

José Olaya

José Silverio Olaya Balandra (Chorrillos, 1789 – Lima,  June 29, 1823) was a Peruvian cultural figure and independence fighter for the Independence of Peru.

Lori Berenson

She remained there until August 31, 2000, when she was transferred to the women's prison of Chorrillos in Lima.



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