La Palma in Lima region
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Japanese embassy hostage crisis

The Japanese embassy hostage crisis began on 17 December 1996 in Lima, Peru, when 14 members of the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) took hostage hundreds of high-level diplomats, government and military officials and business executives who were attending a party at the official residence of Japan's ambassador to Peru, Morihisa Aoki, in celebration of Emperor Akihito's 63rd birthday.

Located at -12.0914, -77.0494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Internal conflict in Peru, Hostage taking, Military scandals, Foreign relations of Postwar Japan, Heisei period, Terrorist incidents in 1996, Terrorist incidents in 1997, Terrorist attacks on embassies, 1996 in Japan, 1997 in Japan, 1996 in Peru, History of Lima, 1996 in international relations, Urban warfare, Japan–Peru relations

San Isidro District, Lima

San Isidro (Lima 27) is a district of the Lima Province in Peru, and one of the upscale districts that comprise the city of Lima. Officially established on April 24, 1930, San Isidro has become a major financial quarter in recent years, as many banks and businesses left downtown Lima to set up their headquarters in modern office blocks.

Located at -12.0992, -77.0347 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Lima, Financial districts, Diplomatic districts

Barranco District

Barranco is one of 43 districts in Lima, Peru. Its current mayor is Jessica Vargas and its postal code is 04. The district is considered to be the city's most romantic and bohemian, being the home and working place of many of Peru's leading artists, musicians, designers and photographers. In the 19th-century, it was a very fashionable beach resort for the Limeño aristocracy, and many people used to spend the summer here and in neighboring Chorrillos.

Located at -12.1417, -77.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Districts of Lima

Tarata bombing

The Tarata bombing was a terrorist attack in Lima, Peru, on July 16, 1992, by the Shining Path terrorist group. The blast was the deadliest Shining Path bombing during the Internal conflict in Peru and was part of a larger bombing campaign in the city. The explosions happened on Tarata Street, the business area of Miraflores Ward, an upscale district of the city. Two trucks, each packed with 1,000 kg of explosives, exploded on the street at 9:15 pm, killing 25 and wounding up to 200.

Located at -12.1233, -77.0282 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mass murder in 1992, 1992 in Peru, Shining Path, Terrorist incidents in 1992, History of Lima, Car and truck bombings

Coliseo Eduardo Dibos

The Coliseo Eduardo Dibos is a multi-propose indoor arena located in San Borja Lima, Peru, exactly between Angamos Ave. and Aviación Ave. The arena has a capacity for 6,000 people. This arena is used to host sport events as volleyball and basketball, also many other secondary sports. It is also used for circus events and Bugs Bunny on Ice in August 2006. The Coliseo Dibos, with the Coliseo Mariscal Caceres, are the most important venues for non-football sports in Lima.

Located at -12.1111, -77.001 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Lima, Indoor arenas in Peru, Sport in Lima

Larcomar

The Larcomar is a shopping center in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru owned by Chilean company Parque Arauco S.A. . It is frequently visited by international tourists, as well as by locals from Miraflores and other parts of Lima. It is located on Avenida Jose Larco, and it is along the cliff next to the ocean thus the name Larcomar. The Larcomar has indoor and outdoor areas. The Larcomar includes a cinema, bowling lanes, a food court, museum, tourist shops, Tony Roma's, T.G.I.

Located at -12.1311, -77.0308 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Lima, Shopping malls in Peru

Embassy of Colombia, Lima

The Embassy of Colombia in Lima is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia to the Republic of Peru; it is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to Peru. It is located in the San Isidro district of Lima, precisely at Avenida Jorge Basadre Grohmann 1580 at the intersection of Los Eucaliptos.

Located at -12.0961, -77.0481 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Diplomatic missions of Colombia, Diplomatic missions in Lima, Colombia–Peru relations

Limatambo international airport

Limatambo international airport was the international airport of Lima until 1960, when was replaced by the Jorge Chávez International Airport. Today the terminal is the headquarter of Ministry of the Interior of Peru, and the runways are incorporated within the city as the Guardia Civil and Principal avenues

Located at -12.0981, -77.0153 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lists of airports, Lists of defunct airports