10 Days in Lima: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Zoraya Cunillera

27 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Lima, Peru, filled with ancient wonders, mouthwatering cuisine, and vibrant culture. Discover hidden gems like El Chinito and the House of Peruvian Literature, explore archaeological sites like Huaca Pucllana and Pachacamac, and indulge in delectable treats at Gianfranco Gelateria e Caffe and Churros San Francisco. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through Lima's rich history and culinary delights.

Trip to Lima

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Viator

Day 1Savory Sandwiches and Artistic Delights

$25

$ 4

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Museum featuring a collection of Italian paintings, sculptures & ceramics, plus a garden.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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9 - 14 min

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Antigua Bodega Sanguchería Antonio Carbone

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 2Gelato Dreams and Colonial Treasures

$53

$ 4

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

25 - 30 min

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Peru's art & history are shown via tours of the 1535 home of Francisco Pizarro & his descendants.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$14

4 - 6 min

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Spanish baroque palace with Moorish-style features housing the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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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!

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Day 3Coffee Bliss and Historical Marvels

$29

$ 4

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 4Traditional Flavors and Cultural Gems

$63

$ 5

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$33

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5Chicharrones and Wildlife Encounters

$35

$ 6

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 9 min

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This zoo features animals from around the world, plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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21 - 26 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6Chicken Delights and Park Adventures

$20

$ 5

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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Expansive 19th-century cemetery & open-air museum known for its eclectic mausoleums & monuments.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Animal enclosures including big cats & primates, plus an aquarium & dinosaur attraction.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

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

3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7Coffee Breaks and Magical Water Shows

$43

$ 5

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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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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$13

10 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$14

10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

Day 8Brazilian Cuisine and Stadium Thrills

$32

$ 5

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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8 - 11 min

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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

7 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 9Ancient Ruins and Local Delicacies

$45

$ 5

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 min

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Del amor por la cultura, música, arte y comida Andina y Huancaína. Nació Huancahuasi, Delicioso Sabor Andino…

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 10 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

46 - 56 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

20 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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4 - 5 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 10Fine Dining and Coastal Beauty

$53

$ 5

Miraflores Colón Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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restaurantejavier@hotmail.com

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

31 - 38 min

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

21 - 26 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $436 In total

Activities & Food:$396

Transport:$41