Where is the wishing well of Saint Rose of Lima and how can I visit it? The story behind this tradition

Every year, particularly around August 30, thousands of visitors gather in the Historic Center of Lima to visit the Pozo de los Deseos, or Well of Wishes. This site is historically linked to the life of Saint Rose of Lima, the city's patron saint, and serves as a focal point for a long-standing religious tradition.

During this period, pilgrims form extensive lines to visit the location where the saint once lived. A central aspect of the tradition involves attendees leaving written letters at the well, a practice that draws large crowds to the site annually to commemorate the saint.