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Discover Lima: A 4-Day Adventure

Martina Palmieri

23 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 4-day journey through Lima, Peru. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$10

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$ 6

Bridge of Sighs

Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

Municipal Palace of Lima

Lima's ornate city hall features a neoclassical facade & a museum with photographs & paintings.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Iglesia Las Nazarenas

This church with a mural of the Crucifixion is the starting point of a yearly religious procession.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Plaza San Martín

Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

La Panera

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$4

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Zona Arqueologica Monumental Mateo Salado

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Miraflores Central Park

Triangular urban park offering trees, landscaped lawns & paths, plus an amphitheater & a playground.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Parque del Amor

Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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Directions

Hacienda Mamacona

Criadero de Caballos Peruanos de Paso, que ofrece espectáculos con estos caballos, almuerzos y matrimonio, eventos corporativos y turísticos.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Parque Zonal Huascar

Park with a boating lake, soccer field & tennis courts, plus a small zoo with farmyard animals.

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$18

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$ 4

Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge

Wetlands preserve designed to protect over 200 species of birds, with trails & observation towers.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Parque Reducto n.º 2

Tranquil park & War of the Pacific memorial, with a small museum displaying a historic steam train.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Puente Eduardo Villena Rey

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Panaderia Las Nazarenas

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$14

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Church of La Merced

Cavernous, historic Catholic church dating back to 1535, known for its baroque adobe & brick facade.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Lima Main Square

Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Muninet Parque La Muralla

Pieces of the city's ancient wall are displayed at this urban park with walkways & a kids' train.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Churros San Francisco

En Churros San Francisco Sac tenemos los deliciosos churros tradicionales con el sabor y calidad de siempre.con más de 50 años de tradición peruana sigue brindando a nuestros clientes el sabor de siempre. Churros españoles tradicionales, los mejores de Lima ¡Contáctenos!

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$4

Day 3

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$46

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$ 4

Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima

Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Lima Cathedral

Huge baroque-style Roman Catholic cathedral with a gold-plated altar & an on-site religious museum.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

El Campo de Marte

Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Directions

La Panera

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$4

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Magic Water Circuit

Vast water fountain complex known for choreographed light displays with sound & music at night.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Huaca Pucllana Site Museum

Remains of a clay & adobe stepped pyramid from the Lima Culture (200–700 A.D.), plus tours & museum.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Gianfranco Gelateria e Caffe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 4

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$35

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$ 5

Government Palace of Peru

This palace, the residence of Peru's president, features daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Parque María Reiche

Totemic figures resembling the Nazca Lines made with flowers at a clifftop park with Pacific views.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Malecón de Miraflores

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Playa Los Yuyos

Local oceanfront getaway offering calm waters for swimming, a cozy shoreline & basic amenities.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Kjolle

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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Museo Pedro de Osma

Century-old mansion offering guided tours of colonial Peruvian artworks, gardens & grounds.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Friendship Park

Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.

5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

El Chinito

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $124 In total

Activities & Food:$108

Transport:$16