The parque Kennedy in Miraflores is one of the most famous and visited parks in Lima due to its central location in the Miraflores district, the most touristic district of the Lima city.
Although there are actually 2 parks: Parque Central and Parque Kennedy, one next to the other, the entire 22 thousand square meter place is known as Parque Kennedy.
This park has a particularity that makes it famous and it is the large number of cats that are in it. Of all sizes and colors, cats roam the gardens and you would walk around the park looking for food but also some caresses from visitors.
Why are There so Many Cats in The Parque Kennedy?
It is said that years ago there were mice in the area, and to solve this problem, people started leaving their cats in the park. These were reproduced and are now part of the park.
Every day local artists are present in the park to offer their paintings and handicrafts to visitors and passers-by. Also inside the park you will find the Chabuca Granda amphitheater where artistic and folkloric shows are held on weekends.
On one side of the park is the Church of the virgen Milagrosa, which is a beautiful Catholic church built in 1939, where you can see stained glass windows with images of the life of Jesus.
In front of the park, along the diagonal avenue, there is a variety of restaurants, especially the famous Sanguchería La Lucha. There is also the pizza street, a busy street on weekend nights because there are bars and some places to dance. You have to be careful with your belongings on this street.