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10 Days in Lima: Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Taylor Russett

Taylor Russett

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Lima, Peru, exploring ancient ruins, vibrant museums, and indulging in mouthwatering cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Lima as you visit iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From chicharronerías to gelaterias, this itinerary promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Lima.

Trip to Lima

Day 1Street Eats and Literary Gems
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$21

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$ 2

El Chinito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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House of Peruvian Literature
Large, architecturally notable library with a cafe offering exhibitions, programs & guided tours.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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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
10 - 15 min

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Italian Art Museum
Museum featuring a collection of Italian paintings, sculptures & ceramics, plus a garden.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
13 - 20 min

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Pasteleria Panad Y Bodega Huerfanos SRL
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
Day 2From Chicharrones to Ancient Ruins
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$49

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$ 2

Chicharroneria TOBI
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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Casa de Aliaga
Peru's art & history are shown via tours of the 1535 home of Francisco Pizarro & his descendants.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Palacio de Torre Tagle
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
17 - 21 min

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Gianfranco Gelateria e Caffe
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$14
4 - 6 min

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Huaca Pucllana Site Museum
Remains of a clay & adobe stepped pyramid from the Lima Culture (200–700 A.D.), plus tours & museum.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$25
Day 3Baguettes, Palaces, and Love Parks
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$25

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$ 3

Baguetería Jimmy's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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Government Palace of Peru
This palace, the residence of Peru's president, features daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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National Museum of the Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru, Lima
Longtime museum with thousands of artifacts showcasing Peruvian history, anthropology & archaeology.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Rafael Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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Parque del Amor
Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Bakeries, Museums, and Imaginative Parks
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$53

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$ 3

Panaderia Las Nazarenas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
4 - 5 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
16 - 20 min

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Larco Museum
Mansion-turned-museum featuring a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramic erotica.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$33
8 - 10 min

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Edo Sushi Bar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
12 - 17 min

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El Parque de la Imaginación
Playful science & technology museum featuring a range of hands-on exhibits, along with workshops.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Chalaquito Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$31

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$ 3

El Chalaquito, chicharronería
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Parque de las Leyendas
This zoo features animals from around the world, plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
21 - 26 min

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Museo de Arte de Lima
Museum displaying Peruvian art, with works from the pre-Columbian period up to the recent past.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Chili's
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
Day 6Culinary Adventures and Park Hopping
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$16

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$ 3

El Chinito
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 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
23 - 28 min

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Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro
Expansive 19th-century cemetery & open-air museum known for its eclectic mausoleums & monuments.
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Parque Zoológico Huachipa
Animal enclosures including big cats & primates, plus an aquarium & dinosaur attraction.
11:45 AM - 1:45 PM
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Free
Gran Caffe Chioggia
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Free
Day 7Brazilian Flavors and Magical Water
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$31

Brasuca - Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
8 - 12 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
9 - 14 min

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Museo de Historia Natural
Established in 1918, this natural history museum has exhibits on topics such as dinosaurs & geology.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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La Panera
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$14
Day 8Sports, Sandwiches, and Water Spectacles
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$24

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$ 3

Tony Roma's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
6 - 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
8 - 11 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$4
8 - 10 min

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Sandwich Palermo Café - La victoria
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
Day 9Ancient Ruins, Parks, and Local Delicacies
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$35

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$ 4

Huancahuasi Pachacamac
Del amor por la cultura, música, arte y comida Andina y Huancaína. Nació Huancahuasi, Delicioso Sabor Andino…
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 10 min

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Site Museum and Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac
Remains of pre-Incan pyramids & temples with guided tours & a modern museum showing artifacts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
34 - 41 min

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Miraflores Central Park
Triangular urban park offering trees, landscaped lawns & paths, plus an amphitheater & a playground.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Chanchipan
A media cuadra de la Plaza San José en Jesús María. La primera chicharronería fusión del Perú.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$4
12 - 17 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 10Fine Dining and Cultural Treasures
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$43

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$ 2

Restaurante Javier
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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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Museo Pedro de Osma
Century-old mansion offering guided tours of colonial Peruvian artworks, gardens & grounds.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
31 - 38 min

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National Museum of Peru
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
11 - 16 min

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Hacienda Mamacona
Criadero de Caballos Peruanos de Paso, que ofrece espectáculos con estos caballos, almuerzos y matrimonio, eventos corporativos y turísticos.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $343 In total

Activities & Food:$326
Transport:$17