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

Jose cañon

Jose cañon

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Lima, Peru. Discover ancient marvels, vibrant parks, and indulge in authentic culinary delights. Join us as we explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Lima.

Day 1Coffee, Parks, and Local Delights
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$21

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
17 - 21 min

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Parque Zonal Huascar
Park with a boating lake, soccer field & tennis courts, plus a small zoo with farmyard animals.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
30 - 36 min

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Friendship Park
Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Miraflores Central Park
Triangular urban park offering trees, landscaped lawns & paths, plus an amphitheater & a playground.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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La Lucha
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
$6
6 - 9 min

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Pan Atelier
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$9
Day 2Street Food Delights and Historical Wonders
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$42

Chicharroneria TOBI
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$15
6 - 9 min

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Alameda Chabuca Granda
Busy park featuring numerous fairs & festivals as well as dance, comedy & concert performances.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Lima Cathedral
Huge baroque-style Roman Catholic cathedral with a gold-plated altar & an on-site religious museum.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Parque Universitario
Former college quad with monuments & ornamental pools around a German clock tower donated in 1921.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Pasteleria Panad Y Bodega Huerfanos SRL
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$21
11 - 16 min

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Chifa Kong
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6
Day 3Baguettes, Convents, and Artistic Parks
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$43

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$ 4

Baguetería Jimmy's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$19
11 - 14 min

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Park of the Exposition
Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Free
9 - 11 min

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La Panera
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$6
7 - 10 min

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Cafe Express
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6
Day 4Exotic Flavors and Wildlife Encounters
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$45

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$ 4

Oxa Haus
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
35 - 42 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
Free
34 - 41 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Chili's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
10 - 15 min

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Chanchipan
A media cuadra de la Plaza San José en Jesús María. La primera chicharronería fusión del Perú.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 5Brazilian Cuisine and Magical Water Displays
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$21

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$ 2

Brasuca - Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
8 - 12 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
Free
17 - 21 min

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Parque Reducto n.º 2
Tranquil park & War of the Pacific memorial, with a small museum displaying a historic steam train.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Tratoría Don Vito
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$6
5 - 8 min

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Pardos Chicken
Telf. Delivery: 219-8000 Telf. Reservas: 444-2126 E-mail Reservas: susana.wong@pardosbenavides.com Capacidad: 60 mesas / 400 personas Estacionamiento: Si Fiestas Infantiles / Área de Niños reservada Servicios: Restaurant, Delivery, LLevar Reservas de Lunes a Sábado
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6
Day 6Coffee, Love Park, and Gastronomic Delights
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$36

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$ 2

Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
11 - 16 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$6
22 - 27 min

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Parque del Amor
Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Rafael Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$15
6 - 9 min

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Homemade
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$6
Day 7Ribs, Stadiums, and Historic Fortresses
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$64

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$ 4

Tony Roma's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$6
6 - 8 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
Free
36 - 44 min

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Fortaleza del Real Felipe
Storied 18th-century fort built to defend against pirates, with tours & an on-site museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$19
13 - 20 min

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Se Salió el Pollo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$21
10 - 15 min

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Restaurante Mateos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 8Gelato, Archaeological Sites, and Coastal Views
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$80

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$ 2

Gianfranco Gelateria e Caffe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
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
$38
9 - 11 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
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
$18
12 - 18 min

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Costanera 700
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$12
Day 9Chicharrones, Museums, and Pizza Delights
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$91

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$ 2

El Chalaquito, chicharronería
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
6 - 9 min

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Parque de las Leyendas
This zoo features animals from around the world, plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$12
8 - 10 min

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Larco Museum
Mansion-turned-museum featuring a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramic erotica.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$49
2 - 3 min

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Cafe Del Museo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$6
3 - 4 min

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Papa John's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15

Budget breakdown: $463 In total

Activities & Food:$442
Transport:$21