10 Days in Lima: A Journey of Discovery

Lina Bernate

6 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Lima, Peru. Explore ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Historic Delights and Culinary Delicacies

$20

$ 3

Busy park featuring numerous fairs & festivals as well as dance, comedy & concert performances.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Large circular plaza with a monument memorializing an 1802 South American victory against Spain.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2Unveiling Hidden Gems and Cultural Treasures

$18

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Former college quad with monuments & ornamental pools around a German clock tower donated in 1921.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Roomy park with recreational facilities, including a swimming pool & courts for basketball & tennis.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 3Colonial Splendor and Gastronomic Delights

$37

$ 3

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Parks, Landmarks, and Coastal Bliss

$26

$ 3

Vast park with soccer fields & open-air swimming pools, plus jogging paths & a small zoo.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

45 - 54 min

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Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Iconic Landmarks and Sporting Excitement

$26

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

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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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

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 6Parks, Farms, and Cultural Immersion

$26

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Games & rides in a park setting, with tropical fish on display & guinea pigs for petting.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Modest Peruvian history museum with archaeological artifacts, art & temporary exhibits.

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 7Nature, Parks, and Urban Oasis

$18

$ 2

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

33 - 40 min

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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

16 - 23 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 8Water Wonders and Historical Fortresses

$31

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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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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$13

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 9Illuminated Fountains and Ancient Ruins

$55

$ 2

Picturesque neighborhood park known for its fountains & evening laser light shows off the water.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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14 - 17 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 10Museums, Markets, and Culinary Delights

$51

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$33

25 - 30 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $325 In total

Activities & Food:$307

Transport:$19