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Discover Lima: A 5-Day Adventure in Peru's Capital

alex arias

alex arias

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through Lima, Peru's vibrant capital. Explore ancient archaeological sites, visit picturesque parks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Lima

Day 1
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$19

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$ 4

Peru Hop
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Zona Arqueologica Monumental Mateo Salado
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Fortaleza del Real Felipe
Storied 18th-century fort built to defend against pirates, with tours & an on-site museum.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
Day 2
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$38

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$ 4

Parque del Amor
Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 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.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Parque María Reiche
Totemic figures resembling the Nazca Lines made with flowers at a clifftop park with Pacific views.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$57

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$ 4

Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac
Remains of pre-Incan pyramids & temples with guided tours & a modern museum showing artifacts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
23 - 28 min

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Friendship Park
Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Huaca Huallamarca
Archeological site with an ancient pyramid & a museum highlighting funeral rituals & mummies.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$0

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$ 4

Site Museum Bodega y Quadra
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Plaza San Martín
Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 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
Day 5
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$0

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$ 2

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
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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Magic Water Circuit
Vast water fountain complex known for choreographed light displays with sound & music at night.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $127 In total

Activities & Food:$113
Transport:$15