"El Parque del Amor:"
Love Park is located on the cliffs of Chorrillos overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It's surrounded by walls of romantic quotes scripted in mosaic tiles and a monumental statue of two lovers embracing each other in the center of the park. El Parque del Amor was an unexpected surprise to us since; it is a on the cliffs overlooking the Pacific ocean devoted entirely to romance. The poet Antonio Cilloniz had lamented that "In the cities, they do not build monuments to lovers", a reaction, to all the monuments in South America (and everywhere else) devoted to those who had distinguished themselves in battle by either winning or dying. Miraflores decided to be the exception and they opened the Parque del Amor in 1993 on Valentines day. The park features a prominent statue of two lovers in a passionate embrace over Cilloniz's very own words. The major sculpture in the park is of "El Beso", a couple engaged in a passionate kiss. It was sculpted by Victor Delfin. The sculpture celebrates the lovers who gather to catch the sunset on the waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is said that the locals compete for the longest kiss under this statue. Walking here at most times of the day and night you can see couples here, kissing or snuggled close together. You may also want to go about 5,000 feet south of Parque del Amor on the street; Del Ejército Perez Aranibar, to see the Maria Reiche Garden. We were at "El Parque del Amor" on April 11, 2006 at about 10:25 AM.
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| "El Beso", Sculpted By Victor Delfin. |
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| "El Beso", Sculpted By Victor Delfin. |
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| "El Parque del Amor" Looking South South West | El Parque del Amor Looking West Toward El Beso Statue |
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| El Parque del Amor Looking West At Cilloniz Quote | "El Parque del Amor" Looking North North West |
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| Mosaic Tile Love Notes | Mosaic Tile Love Notes |
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| Rosa Nautica Restaurant Looking South South West | Rosa Nautica Restaurant On The Pier. |
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| Pacific Ocean South West Looking At The Surf | Pacific Ocean North Looking At The Surf |
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| Pacific Ocean Looking West At The Surf | Pacific Ocean Looking West At The Surfers |
