8 Days in Lima: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

Yopregunto Yanalizo

26 Dec 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through Lima, where we'll discover ancient wonders, immerse ourselves in Peruvian culture, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. From stunning parks to fascinating museums, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Lima

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Day 1Park of the Exposition and the Magic Water Circuit

Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 2Unveiling Lima's Rich History: Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro, House of Peruvian Literature, and Palacio de Torre Tagle

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Step Back in Time: Casa de Aliaga and Government Palace of Peru

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Delving into Peru's Past: Larco Museum and Plaza San Martín

$49

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$49

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 5Unearthing Treasures: National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru, Lima, and El Campo de Marte

$19

$ 2

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

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Ancient Ruins and Urban Oasis: Huaca Pucllana Site Museum, Miraflores Central Park, and Parque Zonal Huascar

$38

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

6 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Parks and Culture: Parque María Reiche, Parque del Amor, and National Museum of Peru

$19

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

35 - 42 min

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

Day 8Wildlife Encounters and Historical Site: Parque Zoológico Huachipa and Puruchuco

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $143 In total

Activities & Food:$130

Transport:$13