Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro

Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro is a historic cemetery in Lima, Peru. It was established in 1808. It holds cultural heritage of Peru status. Wikidata records 59 notable interments here, including Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, José Carlos Mariátegui, José Carlos Mariátegui.

At a glance

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Opening hours

• Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

59 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 59, or take the JSON record.

Of Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro's 59 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (61%), military personnel (24%), diplomat (17%), journalist (14%), military officer (12%).

• Javier Pérez de Cuéllar (1920–2020), head of government, university teacher, diplomat
• José Carlos Mariátegui (1894–1930), political theorist, essayist, philosopher
• José Carlos Mariátegui (1895–1930), political theorist, essayist, philosopher
• Ciro Alegría (1909–1967), short story writer, novelist, journalist
• Manuel Prado Ugarteche (1889–1967), civil engineer, university teacher, banker
• Agustín Gamarra (1785–1841), politician, military personnel
• Augusto Leguía (1863–1932), soldier, economist, politician
• Luis Miguel Sánchez Cerro (1889–1933), military officer, politician
• Óscar R. Benavides (1876–1945), diplomat, military officer, politician
• Manuel Candamo (1841–1904), politician, businessperson
• José Pardo y Barreda (1864–1947), diplomat, politician, lawyer
• Clorinda Matto de Turner (1852–1909), essayist, novelist, journalist
• Clorinda Matto de Turner (1854–1909), essayist, novelist, journalist
• Vicente Rocafuerte (1783–1847), diplomat, politician, writer
• Ricardo Palma (1833–1919), prose writer, lexicographer, journalist
• Guillermo Billinghurst (1851–1915), journalist, entrepreneur, politician
• Nicolás de Piérola (1839–1913), politician
• José Rufino Echenique (1808–1887), politician, military personnel
• Manuel Pardo (1834–1878), economist, politician
• Remigio Morales Bermúdez (1836–1894), politician, military personnel
• José Santos Chocano (1875–1934), journalist, playwright, diplomat
• Mariano Ignacio Prado (1826–1901), military officer, politician
• Ricardo Pérez Godoy (1905–1982), military officer, politician
• Manuel Menéndez (1793–1847), politician, businessperson
• Lizardo Montero Flores (1832–1905), politician, military personnel

Common questions

Where is Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro?

Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro is in Lima, Peru, at coordinates -12.0410, -77.0080.

When was Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro established?

Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro was established in 1808, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro?

Wikidata documents 59 notable interments at Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro, including Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, José Carlos Mariátegui, José Carlos Mariátegui, Ciro Alegría, Manuel Prado Ugarteche.

Records and sources

• Wikidata: Q3776989 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
• Wikipedia article
• Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
• OpenStreetMap relation/8483449

Related terms

Heritage StatusNotable intermentInterment

Resting Places. "Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro, Lima, Peru." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q3776989. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/cementerio-presbitero-matias-maestro/

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