El Campo de MarteAbout El Campo de Marte
Campo de Marte is a sizeable urban park in Lima’s Jesús María District, comparable in scale to Parque de la Exposición and Parque de la Reserva. It is a popular open space for walking, meeting friends and getting some greenery in the middle of the city.
The site has an earlier life as part of the Santa Beatriz area of Lima District. From 1903 to 1938 it housed the Santa Beatriz Hippodrome, before the racecourse was replaced by one further south in the district, on the San Felipe estate.
Today it functions as a straightforward, central city park rather than a formal museum-like attraction: a useful stop if you want an easy outdoor visit without leaving Lima’s inner neighbourhoods.
What to See at El Campo de Marte
- The main lawns and open green areas that make it one of Lima’s largest parks.
- Paths and walking routes around the park, good for an unhurried circuit.
- The general setting within Jesús María District, a convenient central neighbourhood for a park break.
- Views across the park’s broad open spaces, which hint at its past as the Santa Beatriz Hippodrome site.
Nearby Attractions to El Campo de Marte
Best Time to Visit El Campo de Marte
Late afternoon is a good time to visit for a walk when the light is softer and temperatures are usually more comfortable, and weekends tend to be livelier with more local activity in the park.
Weather & Climate near El Campo de Marte
El Campo de Marte's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and mild winters (coldest in August). Temperatures range from 13°C to 27°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 19° - 26° | 22° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 4.1 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 12.6h |
| February | Ideal | 19° - 27° | 23° | 2 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 12.4h |
| March | Ideal | 19° - 26° | 23° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 12.1h |
| April | Ideal | 17° - 25° | 21° | 2 mm | some cloud | 71% | 3.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.7h |
| May | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 3 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 21° | 17° | 5 mm | overcast | 66% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 5 mm | overcast | 64% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.3h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 19° | 16° | 4 mm | overcast | 61% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.6h |
| September | Very Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 3 mm | overcast | 61% | 3.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| October | Very Good | 14° - 21° | 18° | 1 mm | overcast | 63% | 3.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 1 mm | overcast | 67% | 4.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.6h |
| December | Excellent | 17° - 24° | 21° | 1 mm | overcast | 72% | 4.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.7h |
How to Get to El Campo de Marte
Campo de Marte is in Jesús María District, in central metropolitan Lima. It is easiest to reach by taxi or rideshare from central Lima neighbourhoods, or by local buses running through Jesús María.
If you are visiting other large parks like Parque de la Exposición or Parque de la Reserva, Campo de Marte is a manageable add-on within the same general part of the city, but allow time for Lima traffic.
Tips for Visiting El Campo de Marte
- Bring sun protection, Lima can be bright even when it is hazy.
- Go with comfortable walking shoes if you plan to do a full loop of the park paths.
- Keep an eye on your belongings as you would in any big city park.
- Pair it with nearby parks for a green-space day in central Lima.