10 Days in Lima: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Anthony Calzada

11 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Lima in 10 days, exploring ancient ruins, museums, parks, and indulging in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$53

$ 7

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Rustic church, dating to the 19th century, built from adobe & thatch, with a now-crumbling roof.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$28

4 - 5 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Venerable museum offering guided tours of pre-Columbian textile art & archaeological materials.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$25

18 - 22 min

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

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Large, architecturally notable library with a cafe offering exhibitions, programs & guided tours.

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

$33

$ 4

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

35 - 42 min

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Peru's art & history are shown via tours of the 1535 home of Francisco Pizarro & his descendants.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Bridge over the Rímac River, known for its decorative street lamps & a busy square with food stalls.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Relaxed beach with surf shops offering board rentals & lessons for beginners in gentle waves.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

55 - 66 min

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Eco-park with lush vegetation & ancient cave paintings, offering trekking, cycling & rock climbing.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$93

$ 6

Excavated courtyards, pyramids & administrative buildings built by Inca tribes in the 16th century.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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Displays of ancient gold artifacts, weapons & armor from around the world & pre-Hispanic textiles.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$18

22 - 27 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

1 - 2 min

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Remains of a clay & adobe stepped pyramid from the Lima Culture (200–700 A.D.), plus tours & museum.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

22 - 27 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$33

16 - 20 min

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This church with a mural of the Crucifixion is the starting point of a yearly religious procession.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$53

$ 6

Art from the 1950s to present in a modern space, plus activities such as outdoor movies & workshops.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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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

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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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21 - 26 min

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Handicrafts & art on display from Peru's coast, mountains & rainforest, from ancient times to today.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Archdiocesan Shrine of the Heart of Jesus - San Pedro

The baroque-style interior of this 17th-century church includes elaborate alters & gilded details.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$51

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

44 - 53 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

6 - 8 min

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Museum displaying Peruvian art, with works from the pre-Columbian period up to the recent past.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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Church with a red & white facade & statues paying homage to the patron saint of Lima in the gardens.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima

Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$13

Day 6

$35

$ 5

Busy park featuring numerous fairs & festivals as well as dance, comedy & concert performances.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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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

11 - 16 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$22

9 - 14 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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Modest Peruvian history museum with archaeological artifacts, art & temporary exhibits.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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Totemic figures resembling the Nazca Lines made with flowers at a clifftop park with Pacific views.

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$49

$ 6

Expansive 19th-century cemetery & open-air museum known for its eclectic mausoleums & monuments.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Historic bullring dating from 1766 & hosting an annual fall bullfighting festival.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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Huge baroque-style Roman Catholic cathedral with a gold-plated altar & an on-site religious museum.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

13 - 16 min

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Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, Lima

16th-century church with saints' relics, plus an attached convent with verdant inner courtyards.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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Large circular plaza with a monument memorializing an 1802 South American victory against Spain.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Museum featuring a collection of Italian paintings, sculptures & ceramics, plus a garden.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$35

$ 5

Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Chic store selling contemporary Peruvian crafts, home decor, clothing, jewelry & art.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru, Lima

Longtime museum with thousands of artifacts showcasing Peruvian history, anthropology & archaeology.

10:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$22

7 - 9 min

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Former college quad with monuments & ornamental pools around a German clock tower donated in 1921.

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Cavernous, historic Catholic church dating back to 1535, known for its baroque adobe & brick facade.

4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Spanish baroque palace with Moorish-style features housing the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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This palace, the residence of Peru's president, features daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM

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Free

Day 9

$49

$ 8

Roomy park with recreational facilities, including a swimming pool & courts for basketball & tennis.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

6 - 8 min

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Playful science & technology museum featuring a range of hands-on exhibits, along with workshops.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Bustling outdoor destination with vendors offering souvenirs, antiques & regional handicrafts.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac

Remains of pre-Incan pyramids & temples with guided tours & a modern museum showing artifacts.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$25

Day 10

$37

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

43 - 52 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Nuestro renombrado chef es creador de una cocina-fusión que combina sabores peruanos y mediterráneos. Encontrará deliciosos platillos preparados con carne, pescado y pasta.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

4 - 6 min

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Archeological site with an ancient pyramid & a museum highlighting funeral rituals & mummies.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

42 - 51 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $534 In total

Activities & Food:$486

Transport:$48