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Mariano Melgar

Arequipa, Peru · South America

About Mariano Melgar

Mariano Melgar is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Arequipa, 15km from El Misti.

Mariano Melgar is a town located in Arequipa, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Mariano Melgar sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mariano Melgar to your route.

About Mariano Melgar

Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi is a multi-purpose stadium located in Arequipa, Peru. The stadium was built by the University of San Agustín in the early 1990s and named after the Virgin Chapi. Due to its size, the term Monumental is added to its name. The stadium was largely financed by a lottery fund-raiser held

Read more by the university itself. It is the home stadium of football clubs Melgar of the Peruvian Primera División and IDUNSA of the Copa Perú. The stadium has hosted large events such as the Bolivarian Games and the Copa América in addition to a Copa Sudamericana final in 2003 involving Cienciano and River Plate. The stadium's seating capacity is 60,000 people.

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Mariano Melgar is located in Arequipa, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -16.3992 latitude, -71.5026 longitude.

What is the population of Mariano Melgar?

Mariano Melgar has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Arequipa
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-16.3992, -71.5026

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Mariano Melgar

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Monasterio de Santa Catalina, Arequipa

A city of white volcanic stone housing a 20,000-square-meter monastery that is essentially a city within a city, with colorful streets and cloisters.

4 km · about 5 min drive

scenic viewpoint

El Misti

5,822-metre stratovolcano overlooking Arequipa, a constant landmark on the Panamericana and Colca approach roads.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Mariano Melgar

  • Right hereEl Misti5,822-metre stratovolcano overlooking Arequipa, a constant landmark on the Panamericana and Colca approach roads.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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