Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary
Santuario Histórico de la Pampa de Ayacucho
The battlefield of the 1824 Battle of Ayacucho, whose victory sealed South American independence. A 44-meter white obelisk stands on the grassland.
On December 9, 1824, the independence army led by Sucre defeated the Spanish colonial forces on this grassland at about 3,300 meters above sea level, ending Spanish rule on the South American mainland. Today it is a national historic reserve. A white obelisk about 44 meters tall stands in the middle of the grassland, surrounded by mountains. Nearby are a battle memorial museum and a statue of Sucre. Local people rent out horses on the grassland. The site is about 35 kilometers from Ayacucho, next to Quinua village, and is often visited together with the Wari Archaeological Complex. The high altitude brings strong sunlight and strong afternoon winds, so bring sun protection and warm clothing.
Opening hours
All day (memorial open by day)
Nearby sights
- Quinua
- Wari Archaeological Complex
- Museo Histórico Regional Hipólito Unanue
- Museo de la Memoria (ANFASEP)
- Church of Santo Domingo, Ayacucho
- Ayacucho Cathedral
- Casona Boza y Solís
- Plaza de Armas de Ayacucho