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PLACES TO SEE IN LIMA & THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN LIMA
Things to do in Lima are among the last details you plan as your entire trip to Peru comes together. One of the best Lima attractions is undoubtedly the city's food scene, but of course, we're biased as we run Lima food tours. Lima is in quite a position of privilege when looking for things to do is concerned. This South American capital is geographically unique as it is located on the Pacific coast, giving way to breathtaking walks along the coastline, or malecón, and opportunities for adventure by paragliding off the cliffs of Miraflores. Expertly landscaped gardens align the cliffside boardwalk, making it a paradisiacal promenade at sunset. There are several notable parks along the stroll. Some of the most eye-catching include the Love Park Lima, showcasing Victor Delfin's iconic statue, The Kiss, or the little stretch that features La Marina Lighthouse. In addition to the unforgettable views, culturally, Peru stands out as home to some of the oldest civilizations in the world (Norte Chico from 4,600 years ago) as well as having been the Viceroyalty and supreme center of affairs of the Spanish crown in the Americas during the conquest and colonization. The impressive relics from the first coastal inhabitants and subsequent residents, ranging from architecture (Huaca Huallamarca or San Francisco Convent) to textile and ceramic patterns (Inca Market), leave Lima with no shortage of things to do and see. Geography and history aside, you can also walk through the Guinness Book of World Records’ largest water fountain complex at the Magic Water Circuit. |
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HUACA HUALLAMARCA
201 Nicolas Rivera Av. - San Isidro Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission S/. 5.00 |
MAGIC WATER CIRCUIT
Petit Thouars Av. - Centro de Lima Wednesday – Sunday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm. General Admission: S/. 4.00 |
ARCHBISHOP PALACE
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. / General Admission S/. 20.00 |
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INCA MARKET LIMA
5321 Petit Thouars Av. corner with Ricardo Palma Av. Miraflores Monday – Sunday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm |
CHOCO MUSEUM
375 Berlín Street – Miraflores Monday – Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:30 pm. Workshops: 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm. |
LIMA CATHEDRAL
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. General Admission S/. 10.00 |
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CHANGING OF GUARDS – PRESIDENTIAL PALACE
Monday – Sunday 12:00 hrs. |
LOVE PARK
Malecon Cisneros - Miraflores Located along the Miraflores coastline |
SAN FRANCISCO CONVENT- CATACOMBS
Monday – Sunday: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm General Admission S/. 10.00 |
