Peruvian Adventure: Lima & Cusco

Jordi David Diaz Orjuela

16 Jan 2024

Embark on an 11-day journey through the vibrant cities of Lima and Cusco, Peru. Discover ancient ruins, immerse yourself in local culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Lima

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Roaming with the Lions at 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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Day 2Unleashing History at Fortaleza del Real Felipe and El Campo de Marte

$ 1

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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36 - 44 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 3The Heart of Lima: Lima Main Square, Plaza San Martín, and Parque del Amor

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

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

23 - 28 min

Directions

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

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4Exploring Parks and Gardens: Park of the Exposition and Friendship Park

$ 1

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

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

Day 5Journey to the Past: Huaca Pucllana Site Museum

$13

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

Day 6A Magical Water Adventure at the Magic Water Circuit

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

Budget breakdown: $100 In total

Activities & Food:$98

Transport:$2

Trip to Cusco

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Roaming with the Lions at Parque de las Leyendas

Bustling covered market with stalls for produce, meat, clothing, souvenirs, snacks & fresh juices.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

Directions

Placed in the wall of a once-Incan palace, this legendary stone is said to hold up the structure.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Day 2Unleashing History at Fortaleza del Real Felipe and El Campo de Marte

$10

Lively urban gathering place offering colonial arcades, a cathedral, gardens & a central fountain.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Church and Convent of Santo Domingo of Guzmán

Spanish church & convent built on top of & with materials from the sacred Inca temple Qorikancha.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

Day 3The Heart of Lima: Lima Main Square, Plaza San Martín, and Parque del Amor

$19

Inca complex surrounded by walls that were made by fitting stones tightly together without mortar.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

Day 4Exploring Parks and Gardens: Park of the Exposition and Friendship Park

$19

Ruins of the fort that defended the Inca Empire, overlooking the Cusco valley & Tambomachay.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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9 - 14 min

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This Inca site with canals, waterfalls & aqueducts is thought to have been built to worship water.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

Day 5Journey to the Past: Huaca Pucllana Site Museum

$19

$ 1

Ancient megalithic site with the remains of an Incan temple & tunnels carved from rock.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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17 - 21 min

Directions

Inca ruins of a prominent 15th-century temple that once had walls & floors covered in pure gold.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

12 - 17 min

Directions

Paved square with an equestrian statue of a late-Incan monarch, hosting a weekend craft market.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $100 In total

Activities & Food:$98

Transport:$2