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6 Days in Lima: A Journey of Magic and Adventure

Daniel Arruda Vasseur

16 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 6-day itinerary to Lima, Peru and discover the enchanting Magic Water Circuit, historic Plaza San Martín, and indulge in delicious cuisine at Pasteleria Panad Y Bodega Huerfanos SRL and Panaderia Las Nazarenas.

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$7

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$ 1

Magic Water Circuit of the Reserve Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Plaza San Martín

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

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Pasteleria Panad Y Bodega Huerfanos SRL

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$2

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Panaderia Las Nazarenas

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$5

Day 2

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$9

·

$ 1

Iglesia Las Nazarenas

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Parque Zoológico Huachipa

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 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.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Gran Caffe Chioggia

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$7

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Magna Bevi Tasi

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Day 3

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$4

·

$ 2

Parque María Reiche

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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Directions

Parque del Amor

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

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Miraflores Central Park

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Friendship Park

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

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

El Chinito

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$2

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Don Dino

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Day 4

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$24

·

$ 2

Huaca Pucllana Site Museum

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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$13

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Magic Water Circuit

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

La Panera

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$6

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Sandwich Palermo Café - La victoria

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

Day 5

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$11

·

$ 2

Parque de las Leyendas

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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$6

16 - 20 min

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Directions

El Campo de Marte

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

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Lima Main Square

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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Directions

Churros San Francisco

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!

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$2

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Chicharroneria TOBI

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Day 6

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$14

·

$ 2

Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$6

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Miguel Grau Square

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Panaderia Las Nazarenas

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$5

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Chifa Kong

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Budget breakdown: $74 In total

Activities & Food:$67

Transport:$7