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Discover Lima: A 9-Day Adventure in Peru's Vibrant Capital

Eduardo Lopez

Eduardo Lopez

19 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through Lima, Peru's bustling capital. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in mouthwatering ceviche, explore historic sites, and soak in the breathtaking views of the city. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Lima

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Viator

Day 1
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$114

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
20 - 24 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
26 - 32 min

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Miguel Grau Square
Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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PuertoNortePe
Restaurante bar, especialista en pescados y mariscos
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
8 - 11 min

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Daría Mar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
Day 2
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$100

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$ 2

Taverna dei Dogi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
1 - 2 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.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
Alameda Chabuca Granda
Busy park featuring numerous fairs & festivals as well as dance, comedy & concert performances.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 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
23 - 28 min

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Punta Sal
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
4 - 5 min

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Parque del Amor
Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Delfino Mar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 3
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$111

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$ 4

Huaca Pucllana Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
1 - 2 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
7 - 9 min

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Miraflores Central Park
Triangular urban park offering trees, landscaped lawns & paths, plus an amphitheater & a playground.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 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
8 - 11 min

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El Maretazo
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$32
6 - 8 min

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La Picada Cebicheria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 4
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$104

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$ 3

Las Barras de Ronald
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
5 - 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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
11 - 16 min

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AGALLAS Cantina Cevichera
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Punto Marino
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 5
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$116

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$ 3

DeVera's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
3 - 4 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
8 - 11 min

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Señor Limón
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
6 - 8 min

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El Verídico de Fidel
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 6
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$108

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$ 2

Cebicheff
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
8 - 12 min

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Plaza Dos de Mayo
Large circular plaza with a monument memorializing an 1802 South American victory against Spain.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 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
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Restaurante Heydi
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$42
8 - 11 min

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Daría Mar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
Day 7
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$111

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$ 3

De Cesar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
15 - 18 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
1 - 2 min

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Cevichería Ramón
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 8
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$108

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
12 - 17 min

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Club Zonal Sinchi Roca
Vast park with soccer fields & open-air swimming pools, plus jogging paths & a small zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
40 - 48 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
14 - 21 min

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Daría Mar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$42
10 - 12 min

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Cebicheria "Puro Tumbes"
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 9
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$96

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
12 - 17 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
8 - 11 min

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Estadio Nacional
Home to Peru's national football team, this open-air stadium also hosts major concerts.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Mi Barrunto
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$32
7 - 9 min

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Cebicheria "Puro Tumbes"
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $986 In total

Activities & Food:$968
Transport:$19