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8-Day Adventure in Lima: Explore the Best of Peru's Capital

Gilberto Betancourt

Gilberto Betancourt

2 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Lima, Peru's vibrant capital. Discover stunning parks, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this fascinating city.

Trip to Lima

Day 1
+

$60

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$ 7

Hotel Hacienda Lima Norte

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
5 - 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
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Free
18 - 22 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
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Free
Day 2
+

$48

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$ 5

Hotel Hacienda Lima Norte

Depart from your stay 🏨

46 - 56 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
22 - 27 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
Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
+

$44

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$ 9

Hotel Hacienda Lima Norte

Depart from your stay 🏨

50 - 60 min

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Restaurant SDMar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
9 - 14 min

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Friendship Park
Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Miraflores Central Park
Triangular urban park offering trees, landscaped lawns & paths, plus an amphitheater & a playground.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
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.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 4
+

$56

·

$ 7

Hotel Hacienda Lima Norte

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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DeVera's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
7 - 9 min

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Park of the Exposition
Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 21 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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$8
Day 5
+

$60

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$ 9

Hotel Hacienda Lima Norte

Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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Restaurant Cevicheria La Marea Chinchana
En Cevichería La Marea Chinchana estamos especializados en comida marina. Visítenos y pruebe lo más exquisito en: Jaleas, Ceviches, Pescados, Mariscos. Además, ofrecemos lo mejor de la comida Criolla y servimos una consistente sopa seca, cabrito a la Norteña, Arroz con pato los sábados y feriados.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
7 - 9 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
12 - 15 min

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Plaza San Martín
Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
+

$48

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$ 5

Hotel Hacienda Lima Norte

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
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.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Plaza Dos de Mayo
Large circular plaza with a monument memorializing an 1802 South American victory against Spain.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
+

$64

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$ 7

Hotel Hacienda Lima Norte

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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De Cesar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
4 - 5 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
25 - 30 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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$16
Day 8
+

$77

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$ 7

Hotel Hacienda Lima Norte

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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Cevicheria Maria Pastor
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
13 - 20 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 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
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$25

Budget breakdown: $508 In total

Activities & Food:$457
Transport:$51