Lima Peru

Lima
Capital of Peru

Lima is only autonomous province in Peru.
Lima is the capital of Peru. Lima is divided into 43 districts.

How to Reach Lima

Jorge Chavez International Airport (IATA Code: LIM) is Peru's main international and domestic airport. It is located about 11 km from Lima towards west in Callao region.
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Tourist Places in Lima

I have described 78 Best Places to Visit in Lima. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Lima. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Lima. Also described The Best Things to Do in Lima and Fun Things to Do in Lima.
So that you can able to know the Famous Lima Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Lima Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately US$ 96 to visit all the places listed below. With that amount of money, you have to add Food cost, Transport cost, Hotel rent and air fare to travel in Lima.

Day-1:

Casa de la Literatura Peruana

Museum

Beautiful architectural building was built in 1912 as the former Main Railway Station of Lima. Now it houses library with a cafe. 16 exhibition rooms where the life and work of Peruvian writers are displayed.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: It is located at Jiron Ancash 207 in Cercado de Lima.

Government Palace of Peru

Palace

The Government Palace was originally built in 1536 by Francisco Pizarro, governor of New Castile. The building was damaged by an earthquake on 20 October 1687, and again in 1746. The building was also damaged by fire in December 1884, and again In 1921. After the demolition of the older structure, construction began on 24 August 1937 and was completed and inaugurated in 1938.
The Changing of the Guard is a major tourist attraction at the Government Palace. It held at noon daily. On the first and third Sundays of the month the guard changing held in the presence of the President and First Lady.
How to go: It is located southwest side of Casa de la Literatura Peruana at Jirón de la Unión s/n in Cercado de Lima.

Plaza De Armas De Lima

Square

It is the birthplace of the city of Lima. In 1821, José de San Martín proclaimed the Independence of Peru on this place. The flag of the new republic was paraded around this square. It is surrounded by many beautiful architecture.
Government Palace: It is located to the north, was built in 1938.
Archbishop's Palace of Lima: The residence of the Archbishop of Lima, is located to the east, was built in 1922.
Cathedral of Lima: Church is located to the southeast, was built in 1622.
The Royal Guard House: Located south of th square.
Municipal Palace: It was built in 1944.

Casa de Aliaga

Landmark

It was built in 1535 by Jeronimo de Aliaga y Ramirez. Since then the Aliaga family still living in this house.
How to go: It is located at Jirón de la Unión 224 in Cercado de Lima.

Piedra del Rio Rimac Bridge

Bridge

It was built in 1608 to link Lima with Rímac.

Day-2:

Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo

Church

The first church was started to built in 1530s and completed in 1578. It was completely destroyed by the earthquake of 1678. New church was completed in 1766.
How to go: It is located west side of Casa de Aliaga at Jirón Camaná 170, Jirón Conde de Superunda 262 in Cercado de Lima.

Casa de Osambela

Building

It was built between 1803 and 1805
How to go: It is located southwest side of Santo Domingo Basilica at Jirón Conde de Superunda 298 in Cercado de Lima.

Alameda Chabuca Granda

Park

How to go: It is located northwest side of Santo Domingo Basilica, about 200 meters from Casa de Osambela towards north at Jiron Santa in Cercado de Lima.

Church of Santa Rosa

Church

It was started to build in 1792.
How to go: It is located west end of Alameda Chabuca Granda park at Avenue Tacna 100 in Cercado de Lima.

Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas

Church

It was built in 1771.
How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Church of Santa Rosa towards south at Jr. Huancavelica 515 in Cercado de Lima.

Plaza Dos de Mayo

Square

It was built in 1874 to commemorate the 1866 Battle of Callao. The central monument of the square was built in France and reassembled here in 1873-1874.
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from Plaza Dos de Mayo at Avenida Alfonso Ugarte 595 in Cercado de Lima.

Day-3:

San Agustin Church

Church

It was first built in 1573. The church completely damaged due to 1746-earthquake and rebuilt it.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 8 AM to 7 PM. Sunday 9 AM to 11 AM and 7 PM to 8 PM.
How to go: It is located 250 meters from the Plaza De Armas towards southwest and 400 meters from Monastery of Las Nazarenas towards east at Jirón Ica 251 in Cercado de Lima.

Jirón de la Unión

Street

About 620 meters North-south pedestrian street.
How to go: The street starts from the southwest corner of Plaza De Armas (north end) and ends at northwest corner of Plaza San Martín (south end).

Church of La Merced

Church

The church was built in 1535.
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from San Agustin Church towards southwest and 250 meters from the southwest corner of Plaza De Armas.

Plaza San Martín

Square

The square is UNESCO World Heritage Site. There was a hospital at this place named "San Juan de Dios". Hospital was demolished in 1850 and built a railway station. Rail station also demolished in 1911-1918. Due to 100th anniversary celebration of the independence of Peru, the square was inaugurated on July 27, 1921.
How to go: It is located south end of the Jirón de la Union street.

Universitario Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 260 meters from Plaza San Martín towards east through Avenida Nicolas Pierola.

Church of San Pedro

Church

The church was built in 1638.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Universitario Park towards north through Jiron Azangaro street.

Torre Tagle Palace

Building

The palace was built in 1715
How to go: It is located west side of Church of San Pedro at Jirón Ucayali 363, Cercado de Lima.

BCRP Museum

Museum

Museum exhibits pre- and post-Columbian artifacts, jewelry, paintings.
Vitiing Time: Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday - 9 AM to 5 PM. Wednesday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Sunday and Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 100 meters from Torre Tagle Palace towards west at Jirón Ucayali 271 in Cercado de Lima.

Museum of the Inquisition and Congress

Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM.
How to go: It is located about 500 meters from BCRP Museum towards northeast at Plaza Bolivar, Jirón Junín in Cercado de Lima.

Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima

Church

The church and convent was added to the UNESCO World Heritage site. The church and monastery were built 1674.
It also contains a library and catacombs.
Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM every day.
How to go: It is located 300 meters from Museum of the Inquisition towards northwest at Jirón Lampa in Cercado de Lima.

Muninet Parque La Muralla

Park

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 8 PM.
How to go: It is located north side of Basílica y Convento de San Francisco at Amazonas in Cercado de Lima.

Day-4:

Miguel Grau Square

Square

The square was inaugurated on October 28, 1946. It is named in honor of Miguel Grau Seminario. He was the commander of Monitor Huáscar and participated in several battles against the Chilean Navy.
How to go: It is located about 740 meters from Universitario Park towards southwest or 790 meters from Plaza San Martín toward south.

Museo de Arte Italiano

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM. Sunday and Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 6 Sol ($1.66) for adult. 3 Sol ($0.83) for student.
How to go: It is located 100 meters from Miguel Grau Square towards northwest at avenue Paseo de la República 250 in Cercado de Lima.

Museo de Arte de Lima

Museum

Visiting Time: Sunday, Tuesday to Friday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 30 Sol ($8.32) for adult. Free for child age 8 and below.
Free Entry: Thursday after 3 PM and first Friday of each month - 5 PM to 10 PM.
How to go: It is located west side of Miguel Grau Square at Parque de la Exposición, Avenue 9 de Diciembre 125 in Cercado de Lima.

Park of the Exposition

Park

How to go: It is located south side of Museo de Arte de Lima.

Bolognesi's Square

Roundabout

How to go: It is located about 400 meters from Museo de Arte de Lima towards west.

El Campo de Marte

Park

How to go: It is located about 480 meters from Bolognesi's Square towards southeast.

Park of the Reserve

Park

How to go: About 470 meters from El Campo de Marte towards east.
Attractions:
Magic Water Circuit: Beautiful water lighting show during evening.

Museo de Historia Natural

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 5.15 PM. Saturday - 9 AM to 4.30 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 4.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Sol ($2.77) for adult. 5 Sol ($1.39) for child.
How to go: It is located about 730 meters from Park of the Reserve towards south at avenue Arenales 1256 in Jesús María.

Day-5:

Cementerio Presbítero Matías

Cemetery

The cemetery was founded around 1807.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 7 Sol ($1.94).
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Plaza de toros de Acho towards southeast at Jr. Ancash - Barrios Altos.

San Cristobal Hill

Hill

Hill about 420 meters over the sea level. There is a little museum on the hill. You can see the whole Lima from the top. Beautiful view specially at evening, when the lights of the city are turned on.
Museum Entry Fee: 3 sol ($0.83).
How to go: A tourist bus known as "Urbanito" goes up on the hill from the edge of the municipality of Lima every day and fare 10 Sol ($2.77).

Plaza de toros de Acho

Building

It is the second-oldest bullring in the world after La Maestranza in Spain. It was built in 1765 on a site that had been used for several temporary bullrings since 1754. It was inagurated on 30 January 1766. The plaza was remodeled once, in 1944.
How to go: It is located beside the historical center of the Rímac District at Marañón y, Jr. Hualgayoc 3.

Paseo de Aguas

Park

Main Attraction is Water show with lighting. So visit here in the evening.
How to go: About 300 meters from Plaza de toros de Acho towards northwest at  Jr. Madera 265 in Cercado de Lima.

Day-6:

Parque Zoológico Huachipa

Zoo

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 20 Sol ($5.55).
How to go: Avenida Las Torres Sin Numero in Ate district.

Puruchuco

Archaeological Site

The complex was built during Inca period (1438–1533). The Incas were most notable for establishing the Inca Empire in pre-Columbian America, what is now Peru.
Puruchuco contains a small museum and a reconstruction of a palace.
Entry Fee: 5 Sol ($1.39).
How to go: By bus to Ate district and get off near the Metro supermarket. You will see direction post from there.

Day-7:

Museo de la Nacion

Museum

National Museum exhibits collection of Moche, Nazca, and Wari ceramics, ancient Andean artifacts.
How to go: It is located about 9.5 km from Puruchuco towards southwest and 2.3 km from Play Land Park - Monterrico towards west at Avenue Javier Prado Este 2465 in San Borja district.

Play Land Park - Monterrico

Amusement Park

There are more than 20 attractions.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 5 PM to 11.30 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 3 PM to 11.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Sol ($2.77). Free for child age below 12. 85 Sol ($23.58) for entry fee and all rides.
How to go: It is about 7 km from Puruchuco towards southwest and 2.3 km from National Museum towards east in Santiago de Surco district.

Gold Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 33 Sol ($9.16) for adult and 16 Sol ($4.44) for child.
How to go: It is located 3 km from Play Land Park - Monterrico towards south at Jr. Alonso de Molina 1100 in Santiago de Surco district.

Friendship Park

Park

Park with Moorish arc was built in 1924.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
Other Cost: Train ride - 4 Sol ($1.11). Boat rental - 5 Sol ($1.39).
How to go: About 3 km from Gold Museum towards southwest at Avenue Caminos del Inca 22 in Santiago de Surco district.

Day-8:

Paraiso del Sur

Water park

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 5.30 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 4 Sol ($1.11). Rides charge different fees.
How to go: It is located about 11 km from Friendship Park towards southwest at Carr. Panamericana Sur panamericana sur km 20.5.

La Granja Villa

Amusement Park

La Granja Villa is an amusement park and petting zoo are best for children.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 59 Sol ($16.37).
How to go: About 4.6 km from Paraiso del Sur Water park towards northwest at Alameda Del Premio Real 397 in Chorrillos district.

Day-9:

Morro Solar

Headland

There is a monument on the top of the place. But Remember that, it is not a safe place for tourist even for locals. So omit this place or bring nothing expensive with you. There is a chance to to get robbed. So if you want to go take a return taxi to the top. Its little expensive but safer.
How to go: It is located on Malecon Grau Avenue in Chorrillos district. Just south of Agua Dulce beach and south of La Herradura in Chorrillos district.

La Herradura

Point Break

How to go: It is located north side of Morro Solar in Chorrillos district.

Playa Agua Dulce

Beach

How to go: It is about 2 km from La Herradura towards north through beach side. It is located in Chorrillos district.

Playa Los Yuyos

Beach

How to go: It is located north end of Playa Agua Dulce Beach.

Day-10:

Pedro de Osma Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday, Good Friday, 1st January, 1st May and December 24th, 25th and 31st remains closed.
Entry Fee Foreigner: 30 Sol ($8.32) for adult. 15 Sol ($4.16) for student and senior. 44 Sol ($12.21) for Double Ticket (OSMA + MATE). 60 Sol ($16.65) for Triple Ticket (OSMA + MATE + MAC).
Entry Fee Local: 20 Sol ($5.55) for adult. 10 Sol ($2.77) for student and senior. 24 Sol ($6.66) for Double Ticket (OSMA + MATE). 32 Sol ($8.88) for Triple Ticket (OSMA + MATE + MAC).
How to go: The bus stop is located 1 block from the museum. Bus 7103, 7501, 7606 and 8516.
Address: 421 Pedro de Osma Avenue in Barranco District.

MATE Mario Testino Museo

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 19 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Sol ($2.77) for adult. 7 Sol ($1.94) for senior. 5 Sol ($1.39) for Student. Free for child age below 13. 44 Sol ($12.21) for foreigner and 24 Sol ($6.66) for local for Double Ticket (OSMA + MATE). 60 Sol ($16.65) for foreigner and 32 Sol ($8.88) for local for Triple Ticket (OSMA + MATE + MAC).
How to go: It is located north side of Pedro de Osma Museum.

Parroquia La Santisima Cruz

Church

How to go: It is located about 600 meters from MATE Mario Testino Museo towards north at Parque Municipal de in Barranco.

Bridge of Sighs

Bridge

Puente de los Suspiros is a 44 meters long bridge was built in 1876. It was destroyed during the War of the Pacific in 1881. It was rebuilt two years later.
How to go: It is located southwest side of Parroquia La Santisima Cruz church.

Iglesia La Ermita

Church

How to go: It is located north end of Bridge of Sighs at Ermits in Barranco district.

Dédalo

Art Gallery

Store selling Peruvian crafts, home decor, clothing, jewelry and art.
How to go: It is located about 700 meters from Iglesia La Ermita Church towards north at Jirón Sáenz Peña 295 in Barranco district.

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo

Musuem

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Friday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee Foreigner: 20 Sol ($5.55) for adult. 12 Sol ($3.33) for Students, teachers, seniors and individuals with disabilities. 60 Sol ($16.65) for Triple Ticket (OSMA + MATE + MAC).
Entry Fee Local: 10 Sol ($2.77) for adult. 6 Sol ($1.66) for Students, teachers, seniors and individuals with disabilities. 32 Sol ($8.88) for Triple Ticket (OSMA + MATE + MAC).
How to go: It is located about 850 meters from Dédalo towards north at Avenue Almte. Miguel Grau 1511 in Barranco district.

Day-11:

Reducto no 2 Park

Park

Visiting Time: 7 AM to 6 PM.
How to go: It is located about 1.2 km from Museo de Arte Contemporáneo towards north at  Calle Ramón Ribeyro 490 in Miraflores district.

Atlantic City Casino

Casino

How to go: It is located about 500 meters from Reducto no 2 Park towards west at Avenue Alfredo Benavides 430 in Miraflores district.

Miraflores City Hall

City Hall

It is located about 400 meters from Atlantic City Casino towards north at Avenue Jose Larco 400 in Miraflores district.

Kennedy Park

Park

How to go: It is located west side of Miraflores City Hall.

Miraflores Central Park

Park

How to go: It is located northeast side of Kennedy Park at Diagonal in Miraflores district.

Miraflores Indian Market

Market

How to go: It is located about 420 metesr from Miraflores Central Park towards north at Avenue Petit Thouars 5321 in Miraflores district.

Mercado Indio

Handicrafts

How to go: It is located north side of Miraflores Indian Market.

Huaca Pucllana

Ruins Area

Also known as Huaca Juliana is a clay pyramid was built in 400 AD.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed. Night Tour - 7 PM to 10 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 Sol ($3.33) for Day tour and 15 Sol ($4.16) for Night tour.
How to go: It is located 880 meters from Miraflores Indian Market towards northwest.

* There is a restaurant nearby called "Restaurant Huaca Pucllana". You can see the view from this restaurant.

Huaca Huallamarca

Museum

Archaeological site.
Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Sol ($1.39).
How to go: About 1.88 km from Huaca Pucllana towards northwest at Avenue Nicolas Rivera 201 in San Isidro.

Day-12:

Park of Love

Park

Parque del Amor is a ocean side park with huge kissing scultures such as El Beso (The Kiss).
Visiting Time: 7.30 AM to 11 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 780 meters from Kennedy Park towards southwest in Miraflores district.

Playa Waikiki

Beach

How to go: south side of Park of Love in Miraflores district.

Playa Makaha

Beach

How to go: East side of Playa Waikiki Beach in Miraflores district.

Faro La Marina

Lighthouse

It was originally built in 1900. The current 22 meter tall lighthouse was built in 1973.
How to go: It is located about 600 meters from El Beso towards northwest at Malecón Cisneros 18 in Miraflores district.

María Reiche Park

Park

How to go: It is located about 1 km from Faro La Marina toward northwest through seaside.

Day-13:

Peruvian-Japanese Cultural Center

Cultural Center

Visiting Time: 7 AM to 11 PM every day.
How to go: It is located about 2.4 km from Huaca Huallamarca towards northwest at avenue Gregorio Escobedo 803 in Jesús María.

National Museum of the Archaeology

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 9 AM to 4 PM. Sunday and Holiday - 9 AM to 3.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 10 Sol ($2.77) for adult. 5 Sol ($1.39) for university student. 1 Sol ($0.28) for child and student.
How to go: It is located about 1.5 km from Peruvian-Japanese Cultural Center at Plaza Bolivar in Pueblo Libre district.

Zona Arqueologica Monumental Mateo Salado

Archaeological Site

Also known as Huaca Mateo Salado. Its construction was started around 1100 AD.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 4 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: It is located about 1 km from National Museum of the Archaeology towards north. Adjacent of Plaza De La Bandera.

Larco Museum

Museum

Entry Fee: 35 Sol ($9.71) for adult. 30 Sol ($8.32) for senior age above 60. 17 Sol ($4.72) for student and child age below 16. Free for child age below 9.
How to go: It is located about 950 meters from Zona Arqueologica Monumental Mateo Salado towards southwest at avenue Simón Bolívar 1515, Pueblo Libre at the entrance on Navarra Street.

Parque de la Imaginación

Science Museum

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 13 Sol ($3.61).
How to go: It is located about 1.2 km from Larco Museum towards west at avenue Jose de la Riva Agüero s/n (Cuadra 8) in San Migue.

Legends Park

Zoo

Visiting Time: 9 AM to 5.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 14 Sol ($3.88) for adult. 8 Sol ($2.22) for child age 3-12. Free for senior age above 60.
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from Parque de la Imaginación toward southwest at avenue Las Leyendas 580 in San Miguel.

Costa Verde

Coast

How to go: It is located about 2 km from Legends Park towards southwest end to the Pacific ocean.

Domos Art

Amusement Center

How to go: It is located south of Costa Verde through beach.

Day-14:

Three Wheels

Water park

How to go: Km 26.5 Au. Panamericana Nte in Puente Piedra district.

Farm Villa Norte

Amusement park

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM.
How to go: It is located at avenue Condorcanqui 2751Urb in Comas district.

Club Zonal Sinchi Roca

Park

How to go: It is located at Tungasuca 209 in Comas district.

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