Cinco esquinas (Lima)

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Cinco esquinas
Part ofHistoric Centre of Lima
LocationBarrios Altos, Lima
Major
junctions
Jirón Junín, Jirón Santa Rosa, Jirón Huari

Cinco esquinas (

historic centre of Lima
.

History

In the 19th century, it was a place where Lima's

Felipe Pinglo was born. In the middle of the 20th century, it became a refuge for criminals, such as the infamous Luis D'unian Dulanto [es].[1]

Mario Vargas Llosa was inspired by the neighbourhood for his novel of the same name.[2]

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