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

Diego dos Santos

Diego dos Santos

18 Jan 2024

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Lima. From ancient ruins to bustling markets, this itinerary is packed with excitement and mouthwatering flavors. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich history and culinary delights of Peru's capital city.

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Day 1Hidden Gems and Sweet Delights
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$20

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$ 5

Oxa Haus
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
34 - 41 min

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Parque Zoológico Huachipa
Animal enclosures including big cats & primates, plus an aquarium & dinosaur attraction.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Park of the Exposition
Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Pasteleria Panad Y Bodega Huerfanos SRL
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
11 - 14 min

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La Panera
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 2Love, Coffee, and Historic Charms
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$28

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$ 3

Kaldi's Coffee & Tea
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Parque del Amor
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
24 - 29 min

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Parque Universitario
Former college quad with monuments & ornamental pools around a German clock tower donated in 1921.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Gran Caffe Chioggia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
4 - 5 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.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Magna Bevi Tasi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3From Bakeries to Chicharronerías
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$24

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$ 2

Panaderia Las Nazarenas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Plaza San Martín
Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Parque de las Leyendas
This zoo features animals from around the world, plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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El Chalaquito, chicharronería
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Edo Sushi Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Exploring Plazas and Tasting Chili's
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$32

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$ 3

El Chinito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Plaza Dos de Mayo
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
18 - 22 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Chili's
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
11 - 16 min

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La Panera
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 5Baguettes, Basilicas, and Parks
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$27

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$ 3

Baguetería Jimmy's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
9 - 14 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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$13
9 - 11 min

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Miguel Grau Square
Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
35 - 42 min

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Friendship Park
Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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El Chinito
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Don Dino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 6Brasuca Feasts and Park Adventures
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$20

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$ 2

Brasuca - Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
15 - 22 min

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Estadio Nacional
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
17 - 21 min

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Miraflores Central Park
Triangular urban park offering trees, landscaped lawns & paths, plus an amphitheater & a playground.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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La Lucha
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
6 - 9 min

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Pan Atelier
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 7Gelato, Ruins, and Coastal Views
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$55

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$ 2

Gianfranco Gelateria e Caffe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
4 - 6 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
10 - 12 min

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Parque María Reiche
Totemic figures resembling the Nazca Lines made with flowers at a clifftop park with Pacific views.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Matria
El nombre MATRIA proviene de Madre Tierra de donde salen los productos, de ahí partimos como cocineros a inventar y reinventarnos como personas.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
12 - 18 min

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Costanera 700
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 8Starbucks, Water Magic, and Sandwich Delights
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$28

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$ 3

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Magic Water Circuit
Vast water fountain complex known for choreographed light displays with sound & music at night.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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La Panera
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
9 - 11 min

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Sandwich Palermo Café - La victoria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $250 In total

Activities & Food:$234
Transport:$16