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

Valeria Bernal

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Lima, Peru. Discover ancient wonders, vibrant parks, and mouthwatering cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Stadium Thrills and Culinary Delights

$46

$ 4

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$28

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Parks, Churches, and Bridges: Lima's Hidden Gems

$38

$ 3

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Ristorante Terrazza, Hotel Danieli, Venice

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 3Miraflores Magic: Parks, Love, and Seafood

$42

$ 4

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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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

11 - 14 min

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Archaeological Marvels and Park Serenity

$71

$ 4

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

21 - 26 min

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

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Un Sushi Bar que no teme experimentar nuevos sabores. Fusionamos estilos e ingredientes de diferentes culturas.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Expositions, Squares, and Flavorful Tex-Mex

$40

$ 5

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

20 - 24 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 6Water Wonders and Culinary Adventures

$52

$ 3

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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16 - 24 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

Directions

A media cuadra de la Plaza San José en Jesús María. La primera chicharronería fusión del Perú.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 7Mesmerizing Fountains and Authentic Arequipeño Cuisine

$42

$ 5

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

7 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 8Fortress History, Plaza Charm, and Chinatown Exploration

$53

$ 4

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

41 - 50 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 9Museums, Plazas, and Italian Delights

$75

$ 5

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$33

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

13 - 16 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 10Historic Square Stroll and Farewell Feasts

$36

$ 3

Courtyard by Marriott Lima Miraflores

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $526 In total

Activities & Food:$494

Transport:$32