The Magic Water Circuit, although recently built, is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the city of Lima. It is an immense park that has thirteen fountains that offer a spectacle of colors, music and lights. The children are the happiest in this place that is already a symbol of the city. Find out how to go, how much it costs and more details about the visit.
What is it?
The Magic Water Circuit is one of the most famous recreational spaces in Lima. It has architectural monuments, spaces for artistic exhibitions, green areas and, most strikingly, thirteen water fountains with a music show and colored lights.
In addition to the beautiful postcards that the light show offers (especially at night), the Magic Water Circuit is an ideal outdoor space to go with children. They enjoy entering the pools and having fun with the water jets. The highest jet reaches 80 meters.
The city of Lima, capital of Peru, has several parks of different sizes. This park is one of the largest in the city. It covers an area of ??eight hectares. It was designed by the French architect Claude Sahut in a neoclassical style. Inside there are architectural monuments as well as sculptures by Peruvian artists. In 1980 it was declared a Monumental Urban Environment of the city.
Each source has a name. The most famous are:
1. The 'Fountain with light show'.
2. The 'Fountain of Illusion'.
3. The 'Magic Fountain'.
4. The 'Source of life'.
5. The 'Rainbow Fountain'.
6. The 'Source of Harmony'.
7. The 'Tangis Fountain'.
8. The 'Children's Fountain'.
9. The 'Fountain of Fantasy'.
10. The 'Source of traditions'.
11. The 'River of Wishes Fountain'.
12. The 'Visitable Dome Fountain'.
13. The 'Tunnel Fountain of Surprises'.
Where is?
The Magic Water Circuit is located in the center of Lima. It is part of the so-called 'Parque de la Reserva', located in the Santa Beatriz neighborhood in the Cercado district of Lima.
From the tourist district of Miraflores it is 5.6 kilometers along Petit Thouars Avenue. It is worth mentioning that it is located next to the National Stadium of Lima.
How to get there?
The Magic Water Circuit is crossed by up to three main avenues: a) Petit Thouars Avenue, b) Arequipa Avenue and c) Paseo de la República Avenue.
To get there you just have to take any public transport that runs along these avenues. Most foreign tourists stay in the Miraflores district. From there you can take the 'Blue Corridor' buses (cost 1 sol 50 cents).
History
The history of the Magic Water Circuit is related to the Exhibition Park, an immense public space for Lima families during the first decades of the 20th century. During the government of President Augusto B. Leguía (at the end of 1926) the construction of the Parque de la Reserva began, a place full of green areas, sculptures and architectural monuments. The name of the park was in honor of the troop of reservists who defended the city in the battles of Miraflores and San Juan.
The park was completed in 1929, becoming one of the main public spaces in the city. The park was later improved with the construction of a fence around the perimeter of the site. In 1980 the park was declared a Monumental Urban Environment. However, in the following years the Reserve Park gradually deteriorated.
In the year 2000 the park was reopened after a remodeling. Finally in 2007, during the administration of Mayor Luis Castañeda Lossio, the 'Magical Water Circuit' was inaugurated. The investment was 13 million dollars, an amount that generated criticism from the population of Lima. The park holds the Guinness record for having the largest water fountains in a single public place.
What to see?
Cybernetic water fountains – The thirteen water fountains are the main tourist attraction of the park. There are fountains to appreciate and take unique photos, such as 'The fountain with light show'. There are also fountains for the fun of children, young people and people with a young spirit, such as 'The Children's Fountain' or 'The Tunnel Fountain of Surprises'.
Ornamental fountains – In addition to cybernetic fountains, there are others that show sculptures and structures as works of art built at the beginning of the 20th century. Highlights, for example, are 'The fountain of the indigenitas', 'The Sevillian fountain', 'The fountain of entry to the reserve park' and 'The fountain of the lodge'.
Historical monuments – The park has historical monuments that represent events and characters from the history of Peru. Many of them were built since the first decades of the 20th century. Noteworthy: 'The loggia' (Italian-influenced construction with neoclassical arches and columns), 'El Fermín Tanguis' (sculptures with pre-Hispanic motifs in honor of the Puerto Rican merchant who promoted the cotton industry in Peru), 'The Sucre monument' (sculpture in homage to the Venezuelan military hero of the famous Battle of Ayacucho) and 'La casa Sabogal' (architectural work with indigenous motifs made by the famous Peruvian artist José Sabogal).
Ecology – Despite being in the heart of Lima, an area contaminated by the thousands of cars that circulate through the streets of the city, the Magic Water Circuit has extensive green areas where it is possible to see ficus, ash trees, mimosas, molles , palm trees as well as various types of birds.
Price of admission
The entrance ticket costs 4 Peruvian soles per person.
People with disabilities pay 2 Peruvian soles by presenting their CONADIS disability card.
The cost of parking services is 10 Peruvian soles (flat rate) for cars and 30 Peruvian soles for buses.
Opening Hours
Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 2 in the afternoon to 8 at night.
From Friday to Sunday the opening hours are from noon to eight at night.
More information
The park has an expo-tunnel that shows the history and attractions of the place in an interactive exhibition. There are also changing rooms, topicals, toilets, lost and found areas and emergency exits.
In the Magic Water Circuit, cultural activities such as 'Storytelling', 'Gastronomic fairs', 'Story shows', 'Sports activities' and more are usually carried out.
For many people, the best time to visit this park is during the night because that is when you can best appreciate the light show of the water fountains.
Children are the ones who enjoy this park the most. They often enter light sources where they inevitably become soaked in water. Try to bring a towel and extra clothes with you. Young people and people with a young spirit can also enter the fountains.
Next to this park is the historic National Stadium of Lima, the sports venue where the Peruvian Soccer Team plays at home. Football lovers should not miss the opportunity to take a photo there.
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