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Due to its relatively large area, it is a very Heterogeneous district, having inhabitants belonging to all Socio-economic levels. The northern part of Surco, which is close to San Borja and La Molina, is known as Monterrico and is considerably more developed than the southern side of the district, having more upper class housing and the four major shopping centers of the district. CULTURE, EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT Some of the most exclusive and prestigious schools and universities of Lima are located in Surco, including University Of Lima , Universidad Ricardo Palma , and Universidad Peruana De Ciencias Aplicadas . Many of Lima's largest shopping centers are also located in the district, including "Jockey Plaza Shopping Center", "Caminos del Inca", "Chacarilla" and "El Polo". Santiago de Surco has won five awards for having some of the best-kept green areas in Lima. TRANSPORT Several of Lima's most important avenues pass through Surco, including the South Pan-American Highway and the Javier Prado, Benavides, Angamos and Tomás Marsano avenues, which connect the district with Downtown Lima , San Isidro (Lima's Financial district), and Miraflores . HISTORY The Santiago de Surco area was already populated before Inca times. During the Viceroyalty Of Peru , Surco became a vacation spot for the Spaniards . Back in those times, Surco comprised not only its current territory but also the area of present-day Barranco , Chorrillos , and other areas. Shortly after Peru 's independence in 1821 , under the government of Simón Bolívar , Surco was created oficially as one of the seven districts that comprised the city of Lima . Its territory also included present-day Barranco, Chorrillos, and Miraflores . The two latter districts became independent districts in 1857 . Barranco seceded some time later. During the War Of The Pacific , the Chile an invading soldiers sacked and burned the surroundings of the San Juan Grande Church. Today, Santiago de Surco is among the most modern and progressive districts in Peru . EXTERNAL LINKS
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