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10 Days in Lima: A Journey of Culture, Cuisine, and Adventure

Rhys Roberts

Rhys Roberts

9 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Lima, where ancient marvels, mouthwatering cuisine, and vibrant culture await. Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Lima as you explore historic landmarks, indulge in delectable ceviche, and discover hidden gems. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and discovery!

Trip to Lima

Day 1Unveiling Lima's Hidden Treasures
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$52

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$ 3

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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De Cesar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
11 - 16 min

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Acho bullring
Historic bullring dating from 1766 & hosting an annual fall bullfighting festival.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Alameda Chabuca Granda
Busy park featuring numerous fairs & festivals as well as dance, comedy & concert performances.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Plaza Dos de Mayo
Large circular plaza with a monument memorializing an 1802 South American victory against Spain.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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DeVera's
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$21
3 - 4 min

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Plaza San Martín
Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Daría Mar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 2From Historical Landmarks to Culinary Delights
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$50

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$ 3

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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El Tiburon Norteño
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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Parque Universitario
Former college quad with monuments & ornamental pools around a German clock tower donated in 1921.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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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
12 - 17 min

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Lima Cathedral
Huge baroque-style Roman Catholic cathedral with a gold-plated altar & an on-site religious museum.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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La Paila Marina Del Centro Historico
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$19
3 - 4 min

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Muninet Parque La Muralla
Pieces of the city's ancient wall are displayed at this urban park with walkways & a kids' train.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Zonal Club Huiracocha
Roomy park with recreational facilities, including a swimming pool & courts for basketball & tennis.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Cebicherías Piscis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 3Exploring Lima's Rich Heritage
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$50

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$ 2

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
4 - 6 min

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Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Archdiocesan Shrine of the Heart of Jesus - San Pedro
The baroque-style interior of this 17th-century church includes elaborate alters & gilded details.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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PuertoNortePe
Restaurante bar, especialista en pescados y mariscos
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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Miguel Grau Square
Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Daría Mar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Cultural Immersion
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$50

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$ 3

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

57 - 69 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
12 - 18 min

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Club Zonal Sinchi Roca
Vast park with soccer fields & open-air swimming pools, plus jogging paths & a small zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
56 - 68 min

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Parque Zoológico Huachipa
Animal enclosures including big cats & primates, plus an aquarium & dinosaur attraction.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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El Pulpo Marino
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
8 - 12 min

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Ministry of Culture
Modest Peruvian history museum with archaeological artifacts, art & temporary exhibits.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Las Barras de Ronald San Luis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 5A Magical Day of Parks and Experiences
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$57

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$ 2

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

Taverna dei Dogi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$15
1 - 2 min

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Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
Park of the Exposition
Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Estadio Nacional
Home to Peru's national football team, this open-air stadium also hosts major concerts.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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AGALLAS Cantina Cevichera
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$19
12 - 17 min

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Magic Water Circuit of the Reserve Park
Picturesque neighborhood park known for its fountains & evening laser light shows off the water.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$2
7 - 9 min

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Punto Marino
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
Day 6Discovering Lima's Natural and Cultural Wonders
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$60

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$ 4

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Esquina Azul
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
9 - 14 min

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Museo de Historia Natural
Established in 1918, this natural history museum has exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & geology.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
8 - 10 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Punto Marino
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$21
7 - 9 min

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Magic Water Circuit
Vast water fountain complex known for choreographed light displays with sound & music at night.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Mi Barrunto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 7A Day of Adventure and Local Delights
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$54

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$ 5

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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La Nueva Barquita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
7 - 9 min

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La Granja Villa
Games & rides in a park setting, with tropical fish on display & guinea pigs for petting.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge
Wetlands preserve designed to protect over 200 species of birds, with trails & observation towers.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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El Populacho
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$21
26 - 32 min

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Parque Zonal Huascar
Park with a boating lake, soccer field & tennis courts, plus a small zoo with farmyard animals.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
31 - 38 min

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Friendship Park
Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Miraflores Central Park
Triangular urban park offering trees, landscaped lawns & paths, plus an amphitheater & a playground.
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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La Tiendecita Blanca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 8Coastal Beauty and Historical Fortresses
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$61

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$ 4

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Cevicheria El Circulo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
6 - 8 min

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Playa Los Yuyos
Local oceanfront getaway offering calm waters for swimming, a cozy shoreline & basic amenities.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Fortaleza del Real Felipe
Storied 18th-century fort built to defend against pirates, with tours & an on-site museum.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
24 - 29 min

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Marine Lighthouse
Cliffside lighthouse with a 72-ft. iron tower & a light that can be seen for 18 nautical miles.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Punta Sal
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$21
4 - 5 min

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Parque del Amor
Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Parque Reducto n.º 2
Tranquil park & War of the Pacific memorial, with a small museum displaying a historic steam train.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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La Cumbre
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 9Museums, Art, and Gastronomic Delights
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$83

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$ 2

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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La Barca De Frank
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
4 - 6 min

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Larco Museum
Mansion-turned-museum featuring a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramic erotica.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$16
24 - 29 min

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Huaca Pucllana Site Museum
Remains of a clay & adobe stepped pyramid from the Lima Culture (200–700 A.D.), plus tours & museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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El Pez Amigo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
7 - 10 min

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Lima Museum of Contemporary Art
Art from the 1950s to present in a modern space, plus activities such as outdoor movies & workshops.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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La Cuadra De Salvador
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 10Lasting Memories and Souvenir Shopping
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$56

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$ 3

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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La Cucharita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (LUM)
Exhibition space exploring the 1980–2000 conflict between terrorist groups & Peru's government.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Parque de las Leyendas
This zoo features animals from around the world, plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$4
28 - 34 min

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El Cevichano
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
5 - 8 min

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Miraflores Indian Market
Bustling outdoor destination with vendors offering souvenirs, antiques & regional handicrafts.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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La Tiendecita Blanca
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21

Budget breakdown: $595 In total

Activities & Food:$571
Transport:$24