Places to explore in Lima
Build real days in Lima from a broader mix of sights, museums, architecture, parks, markets, neighbourhoods, and food stops from the existing Sortie inventory.
Start with the headline places
Archbishop's Palace of Lima
This baroque palace is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima.
Basílica and Convent of San Francisco | Lima
Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.
Casa de Aliaga
Peru's art & history are shown via tours of the 1535 home of Francisco Pizarro & his descendants.
Estadio Nacional
Home to Peru's national football team, this open-air stadium also hosts major concerts.
Experiencias Lima
Experiencias Lima is in Av. Dos de Mayo street, Miraflores.
Government Palace of Peru
This palace, the residence of Peru's president, features daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies.
Museums and cultural stops
House of Peruvian Literature
Large, architecturally notable library with a cafe offering exhibitions, programs & guided tours.
Huaca Huallamarca
Archeological site with an ancient pyramid & a museum highlighting funeral rituals & mummies.
Italian Art Museum
Museum featuring a collection of Italian paintings, sculptures & ceramics, plus a garden.
Lima Cathedral
Huge baroque-style Roman Catholic cathedral with a gold-plated altar & an on-site religious museum.
Lima Museum of Contemporary Art
Art from the 1950s to present in a modern space, plus activities such as outdoor movies & workshops.
Museo Central - MUCEN
Museum in a 1920s bank exhibiting pre- & post-Columbian artifacts, jewelry, paintings & more.
Architecture and landmarks
Huaca San Marcos - San Marcos
Huaca San Marcos - San Marcos is a Tourist Attraction.
Iglesia Las Nazarenas
This church with a mural of the Crucifixion is the starting point of a yearly religious procession.
Malecón de Miraflores
Malecón de Miraflores is in Mal. de la Reserva 275, Miraflores.
Miguel Grau Square
Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.
Palacio de Torre Tagle
Spanish baroque palace with Moorish-style features housing the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Palacio Municipal de Lima
Lima's ornate city hall features a neoclassical facade & a museum with photographs & paintings.
Parks and outdoor places
Bridge of Sighs
This iconic 1876 wooden "bridge of sighs" provides people-watching & prime views of the city below.
El Principito Park
Climbing frames & slides in a clifftop garden dotted with palm trees & popular for sunset views.
Italy Square
Plaza founded in the 16th century, with a 1910 statue honoring Italian naturalist Antonio Raimondi.
Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
Love Park
Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand.
Park of the Exposition
Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.
Food, markets, and local stops
Restaurant Huaca Pucllana
Elevated Peruvian dishes in an elegant setting, with views of a pre-Incan stepped pyramid.
Miraflores Indian Market
Bustling outdoor destination with vendors offering souvenirs, antiques & regional handicrafts.
Bahía Lima Restaurante - San Isidro
Bahía Lima Restaurante - San Isidro is a restaurant in Av. Victor Andrés Belaunde 220, San Isidro that works best as a planned meal stop, with the experience shaped by menu style and dining atmosphere.
Cantina Lima - Cocina Peruana
Cantina Lima - Cocina Peruana is a restaurant in C. Los Negocios 225, Surquillo that works best as a planned meal stop, with the experience shaped by menu style and dining atmosphere.
Lima 21
Lima 21 is a restaurant in C. Armando Blondet 191, San Isidro that works best as a planned meal stop, with the experience shaped by menu style and dining atmosphere.
LIMANÁ - PERUVIAN SUPERFOOD RESTAURANT
LIMANÁ - PERUVIAN SUPERFOOD RESTAURANT is a restaurant in Av. Augusto Pérez Araníbar 2011, San Isidro that works best as a planned meal stop, with the experience shaped by menu style and dining atmosphere.
More Lima places
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Alameda Chabuca Granda
Alameda Chabuca Granda is a park and landmark in Lima, Peru. It is located at approximately 12.0425° south latitude and 77.0328° west longitude, giving visitors a precise reference for this named urban place.
Arco Chino
Arco Chino is a paifang in Lima’s Chinatown, established in 1971. The ceremonial gateway marks the district with a distinctly Chinese architectural form and serves as a prominent cultural landmark for visitors exploring the area.
Bolognesi Square
Bolognesi Square is a public square in Lima recognized as a cultural heritage site in Peru. Its heritage status makes it a notable urban landmark and a meaningful stop for visitors interested in the city’s protected civic spaces.
Bridge of Sighs
This iconic 1876 wooden "bridge of sighs" provides people-watching & prime views of the city below.
Casa Goyeneche
Casa Goyeneche is a historic building in Lima dating to 1771. Its eighteenth-century origins give visitors a tangible connection to the city’s older built environment and make the property notable within Lima’s architectural landscape.
Castillo Rospigliosi
Castillo Rospigliosi is identified as a landmark in Lima, Peru. It may suit visitors planning a landmarks-focused route, but its precise address, historical background, access conditions, and opening times are not specified.
Cementerio Memorial Park Presbítero Matías Maestro
Expansive 19th-century cemetery & open-air museum known for its eclectic mausoleums & monuments.
Coliseo Amauta
Coliseo Amauta is identified as an attraction in Lima, Peru. Visitors may consider including it in a general sightseeing itinerary, although its exact address, attraction type, access arrangements, and operating hours are not specified.
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