Discover Lima: A 5-Day Adventure in Peru's Vibrant Capital

Israel Júnior

29 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Lima, Peru's lively capital. Explore ancient ruins, visit world-class museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this fascinating city.

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$120

$ 7

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Archeological site with an ancient pyramid & a museum highlighting funeral rituals & mummies.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Mansion-turned-museum featuring a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramic erotica.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$33

23 - 28 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$28

11 - 16 min

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Storied 18th-century fort built to defend against pirates, with tours & an on-site museum.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

26 - 32 min

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Cliffside lighthouse with a 72-ft. iron tower & a light that can be seen for 18 nautical miles.

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$75

$ 7

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

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

14 - 17 min

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Playful science & technology museum featuring a range of hands-on exhibits, along with workshops.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Zona Arqueologica Monumental Mateo Salado

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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El Bolivariano - Restaurante Bar, disfruta del verdadero sabor de la Antigua Cocina Peruana y los más finos tragos de pisco.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru, Lima

Longtime museum with thousands of artifacts showcasing Peruvian history, anthropology & archaeology.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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Art from the 1950s to present in a modern space, plus activities such as outdoor movies & workshops.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$18

Day 3

$110

$ 7

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Established in 1918, this natural history museum has exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & geology.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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Bustling outdoor destination with vendors offering souvenirs, antiques & regional handicrafts.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$13

Day 4

$94

$ 6

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

5 - 8 min

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Museum displaying Peruvian art, with works from the pre-Columbian period up to the recent past.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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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

9 - 14 min

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Large, architecturally notable library with a cafe offering exhibitions, programs & guided tours.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$26

4 - 5 min

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Displays of ancient gold artifacts, weapons & armor from around the world & pre-Hispanic textiles.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$18

Day 5

$106

$ 7

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$20

14 - 21 min

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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Home to Peru's national football team, this open-air stadium also hosts major concerts.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

46 - 56 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$22

17 - 21 min

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Eco-park with lush vegetation & ancient cave paintings, offering trekking, cycling & rock climbing.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac

Remains of pre-Incan pyramids & temples with guided tours & a modern museum showing artifacts.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$25

15 - 22 min

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

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$26

20 - 24 min

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

9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $535 In total

Activities & Food:$504

Transport:$31