Saint John of Lurigancho will have a new mall which promises to revolutionize the district’s commercial offering. Cencosud’s shopping center will become the largest in Peru, offering a wide variety of shops, entertainment and services. This investment will not only benefit local residents, but will also attract visitors from other areas, consolidating San Juan de Lurigancho as an important commercial hub in Lima.
Located in a strategic area of the district, the new shopping center will be built on the land where Metro La Hacienda is currently located. With seven levels and a rentable area of 107,000 square meters, this project promises to be an architectural and commercial landmark. The Cencosud mall in San Juan de Lurigancho will include multiple entertainment and food options. Below, we detail everything that is known about the upcoming opening of
Where will the Cencosud shopping center be located in San Juan de Lurigancho?
The future shopping center of Cencosud The site will be located in the area currently occupied by Metro La Hacienda. This land is strategically located at the intersection of Próceres de la Independencia and Jardines Este avenues, as well as Maquinarias and Los Tornillos streets.
Not only is this location central, but it is also surrounded by various retail stores and establishments such as McDonald’s and Cinestar, ensuring a constant flow of visitors.
Cencosud in San Juan de Lurigancho: what will this mall be like?
The new shopping center of Saint John of Lurigancho The mall promises to be a cutting-edge infrastructure with seven levels designed to offer a wide range of services and entertainment. According to Manfred Paulmann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cencosud Shopping, the mall will have 345 stores, including four anchor stores, restaurants on the upper terrace, a large food court, cinemas and a medical center.
This development will not only offer a comprehensive shopping experience, but is also projected as a mixed-use space, providing cultural, institutional and residential services.
What other Cencosud shopping centers are there in Peru?
Cencosud has other shopping centers in Peru that we detail below:
- Lima South Square in Chorrillos
- Stripcenter Balta Shopping Center in Miraflores
- Arequipa Center (Neighborhood mall)
Real plaza San Juan de Lurigancho: what is known about the other shopping center that will open in the district
In addition to the Cencosud project, San Juan de Lurigancho will also be home to another important shopping center: Real Plaza. This project, carried out by the InRetail group of the Intercorp Perú consortium, involves an investment of more than 110 million dollars. With a rentable surface area of 43,890 square meters, this center is expected to generate more than 900 direct jobs once operational.
However, according to Oscar Chavez, head of Iedep, the construction of Real Plaza has been rescheduled for 2026 due to the fall in GDP and minimal growth in private consumption, in addition to the climate of pessimism surrounding private investment.
Source: Larepublica

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