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Lima | Hillside neighbourhood and Rímac

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View from Cerro San Cristobal in W direction. The neighbourhood near the bottom of the scene represents a consolidated informal settlement, founded through land invasion some decades ago, mainly by people migrating from the countryside to Lima. Later on, when the inhabitants had managed to earn some money, the quality of the buildings and the provision of services has gradually improved. The "front" of new land invasions is shifting towards the steeper slopes, as shown near the lower right edge of the scene.

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on Sunday 29 May 2022 by Martin Mergili
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