10 Days in Lima: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Susette Nayomi

26 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Lima, Peru, exploring ancient marvels, indulging in authentic cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of the city. From historic plazas to mouthwatering churros, each day offers a new and exciting experience.

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Historic Delights and Culinary Delicacies

$25

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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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

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Love, History, and Delicious Roast Chicken

$77

$ 8

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

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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Storied 18th-century fort built to defend against pirates, with tours & an on-site museum.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$31

13 - 20 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$35

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 3Museums, Churches, and Churros

$137

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$81

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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En Churros San Francisco Sac tenemos los deliciosos churros tradicionales con el sabor y calidad de siempre.con más de 50 años de tradición peruana sigue brindando a nuestros clientes el sabor de siempre. Churros españoles tradicionales, los mejores de Lima ¡Contáctenos!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Historic Wonders

$107

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

28 - 34 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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$31

12 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$25

Day 5Sports, Parks, and Sweet Treats

$35

$ 8

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

36 - 44 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

11 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 6Zoos, Bridges, and Italian Delights

$35

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 7Parks, Magic Water, and Ancient Ruins

$75

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 26 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

47 - 57 min

Directions

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

Criadero de Caballos Peruanos de Paso, que ofrece espectáculos con estos caballos, almuerzos y matrimonio, eventos corporativos y turísticos.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$35

10 - 12 min

Directions

Del amor por la cultura, música, arte y comida Andina y Huancaína. Nació Huancahuasi, Delicioso Sabor Andino…

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Parks, Museums, and Gelato

$113

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$63

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 9Parks, Markets, and Coastal Views

$35

$ 8

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

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

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

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

El nombre MATRIA proviene de Madre Tierra de donde salen los productos, de ahí partimos como cocineros a inventar y reinventarnos como personas.

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$10

12 - 18 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$25

Day 10Water Shows, Sandwiches, and Victorious Coffee

$50

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $740 In total

Activities & Food:$687

Transport:$53