Overview
- The plaza, which reopened Thursday, had been closed for more than a year because its infrastructure had deteriorated.
- The district invested more than S/1 million to add modern lighting, repair the fountain, restore green areas, renew benches and fixtures, and fix sidewalks for easier foot traffic.
- City leaders framed the work as part of a 2023–2025 renewal drive that includes the S/2 million Caminito Íntimo corridor and a broader project portfolio topping S/200 million.
- The reinauguration featured a plaque unveiling, remarks by Mayor Rubén Cano, and honors for guests, alongside a nikkei fair and the photo exhibit “Migrantes: expresiones de un país diverso.”
- Opened in 1921 for Peru’s centennial, the plaza centers on a statue donated by the Japanese community, reflecting long-standing ties between Peru and Japan.