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3-Day Adventure in Lima: Exploring History, Culture, and Cuisine

Maura Suárez

9 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Lima, Peru, where you'll discover ancient fortresses, archaeological wonders, fascinating museums, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$35

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$ 6

Selina Miraflores Lima & Cowork

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Fortaleza del Real Felipe

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

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Zona Arqueologica Monumental Mateo Salado

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Plaza San Martín

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Churros San Francisco

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!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

4 - 6 min

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Muninet Parque La Muralla

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Pasteleria Panad Y Bodega Huerfanos SRL

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$4

11 - 14 min

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Museo de Historia Natural

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 2

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$51

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$ 5

Selina Miraflores Lima & Cowork

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Magic Water Circuit of the Reserve Park

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Park of the Exposition

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Lima Main Square

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

21 - 26 min

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Papa John's

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

3 - 4 min

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Cafe Del Museo

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$14

2 - 3 min

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Larco Museum

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$33

Day 3

+

$33

·

$ 6

Selina Miraflores Lima & Cowork

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

El Chinito

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

1 - 2 min

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Friendship Park

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

Gran Caffe Chioggia

7:15 PM - 8:45 PM

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$4

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.

6:15 PM - 6:45 PM

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Free

Parque Zonal Huascar

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

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

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Free

43 - 52 min

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Playa Los Yuyos

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Malecón de Miraflores

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Marine Lighthouse

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

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Huaca Pucllana Site Museum

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

Budget breakdown: $134 In total

Activities & Food:$119

Transport:$15