Monumento a Don José de San Martín: A Tribute to Freedom

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving to Monumento a Don José de San Martín, start from the center of San Martin. Head southwest on Av. José de La Riva Agüero towards Av. José de La Mar. Continue straight until you reach the junction with Av. José de La Riva Agüero. Turn left onto Av. José de La Riva Agüero and follow the road for about 15 km. Merge onto Av. Universitaria, which will take you towards Lima. Continue on this road until you reach Jirón Sáenz Peña. The monument is located at Jirón Sáenz Peña 181, Lima 15063. There is usually street parking available, but it may incur a cost depending on the area.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the monument by public transportation, first locate a local bus or minivan (combi) that heads towards Lima. Buses from San Martin to Lima are frequent and usually cost around 5-10 soles. Once you are in Lima, you can get off at the nearest stop to Av. Universitaria. From there, walk towards Jirón Sáenz Peña. The monument is at Jirón Sáenz Peña 181, Lima 15063. Be prepared for a short walk of about 10-15 minutes from the bus stop.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or a rideshare service like Uber from San Martin to the monument. The trip should cost around 30-50 soles, depending on traffic and the exact starting point. Simply provide the driver with the address: Jirón Sáenz Peña 181, Lima 15063, and they will take you directly to the monument. This method is particularly convenient if you are traveling in a group.