6 Days in Lima: Unleashing the Magic of Peru

Caroline Goujon

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Lima, Peru's vibrant capital. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore ancient sites, indulge in delicious cuisine, and discover hidden gems. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and wonder!

Trip to Lima

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Day 1Parks, Love, and Cultural Insights

$ 3

Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham - Lima Ciudad

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion (LUM)

Exhibition space exploring the 1980–2000 conflict between terrorist groups & Peru's government.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 2From Lighthouses to Fortresses

$ 3

Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham - Lima Ciudad

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Tranquil park & War of the Pacific memorial, with a small museum displaying a historic steam train.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 3Ancient Ruins and Artistic Wonders

$29

$ 3

Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham - Lima Ciudad

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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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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$13

17 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

Day 4Urban Parks and Historic Landmarks

$ 4

Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham - Lima Ciudad

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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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

12 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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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.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Nature, Wildlife, and Fun-filled Parks

$ 3

Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham - Lima Ciudad

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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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

40 - 48 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

48 - 58 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

60 - 72 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Enchanting Water Shows and Natural Delights

$ 3

Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham - Lima Ciudad

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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47 - 57 min

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Wetlands preserve designed to protect over 200 species of birds, with trails & observation towers.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $57 In total

Activities & Food:$41

Transport:$16