Top 49 things to do and attractions in Lima

Beautiful museum of artifacts from ancient Peruvian civilizations, including ceramics, textiles, and metalwork. The exhibits are nicely curated, and the collection is huge, but for an entry fee of 50 soles I would've expected a bit more variety and some other content than just constant display cases with accompanying text. Very interesting, but after a while it gets a little boring. Beside the main museum there's a separate exhibit for "erotic" artifacts, mainly pottery portraying sexually explicit scenes. It's included in the main ticket price. There's also a souvenir shop and a restaurant on site. There are explanatory texts in several languages for all exhibits, so English speakers for example can easily follow along. There's also an audio guide available, but this we didn't try. We spent approximately two hours walking through the museum, stopping briefly at most exhibits.

The Larco Museum in Lima is one of Peru’s finest museums and a must-visit for anyone interested in history and culture. Housed in an 18th-century colonial mansion, it features an outstanding collection of pre-Columbian art, including ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and jewelry from ancient civilizations like the Moche, Nazca, and Inca. One of its highlights is the world-famous gallery of erotic pottery, which is both fascinating and unique. The museum also offers beautifully curated exhibits with clear explanations in multiple languages, making it easy to understand Peru’s rich cultural heritage. The gardens and café add to the experience, creating a relaxing atmosphere after exploring the galleries. Perfect for culture lovers, history buffs, and anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Peru before (or after) visiting its archaeological sites.

An excellent way to familiarise yourself with the various cultures of Peru, both Incan and Pre-Incan. Lots to see so probably allow around 90 minutes. It is slightly cheaper to book a ticket in advance online than pay at the museum. The small gardens are very colourful. Worth going here and combining with the National archaeological and anthropology museum, which is about a 20 minute walk away.

This is a must to visit if you make it to Lima Peru. There are about 45k of antiques found in different sites in the whole Peru. They belong to the pre Inca culture. It is so surprised to see how well they all were preserved after 2000 or 5000 years underground. I did not have much time there for the last visit but next time when I come back I think I will spend a whole day here. Highly recommended.

🌟 An unforgettable experience—leave yourself plenty of time! Visited on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 with reservations from 5–7pm. We arrived early but were overdue for dinner, so we hit the restaurant before exploring the museum. Though that left us only about an hour inside. Despite the short visit, every detail of the museum, restaurant, and grounds impressed me. 🍽️ The restaurant is beautifully designed—definitely a bit upscale for my “hole-in-the-wall” tastes, but still worth the stop. Prices are on the higher side. 🌺 The grounds are stunning, with vibrant flowers everywhere and photo-worthy views around every corner. 🏺 The museum exhibits are top-notch, A+. What can be said about this collection that hasn't already been said? The quality, detail, and condition of these artifacts that are hundreds and thousands of years old, are second to none. Simply extraordinary. I'd recommend 3-5 hours or more if you really want to absorb and appreciate everything. So I'll definitely be returning for another visit as 1–2 hours isn’t nearly enough. 🗣️ Guided tours in Spanish are available for 10 soles and last about an hour. They didn’t offer English tours during our visit, but I believe they do offer them. They provide self-guided audio devices in English for the same price—I'll try that next time because I'm a fan of moving at my own pace. 🎁 Gift shop: Prices are steep, but it's a welcome addition. Far too many sites in Peru lack gift shops and miss the opportunity to cash in on visitors after the experience. People want souvenirs and they're willing to pay for them! 📍 Overall: This is a must-see destination for anyone visiting Lima. Don’t rush it—plan time to explore, then unwind with a meal or drink afterward.

Lovely place amazing collection of Indigenous artifacts, beautiful displays, and the garden, just stunning small but packed full of wonderful art. It also has a large erotic art section, very Peruvian cultural art, but best to keep the kiddos out of that section. Very nice!

Lovely museo with largest collection of Peruvian artifacts. Well organized and curated. Attached restaurant serves savory dishes in a beautiful setting.

It was like Las Vegas to me. I found out about this place through trip advisor tours and they were charging like $24. I took a taxi from Barranco and paid 5 soles for entrance. Much better going by my own versus paying extra money. It was fun!

I really affordable fun experience for families with young children. You can definitely spend more money if you indulge in the amusements inside, but overall a really relaxing way to spend an evening in Lima I took some pictures of the amusement pricing to share here There are three showings a night of the projected show on the main fountain It does make a difference in visibility to be right at the center Concessions inside are pretty reasonably priced

The Magic Water Circuit in Lima is a beautiful and unique experience, even during the day. While most people recommend going at night for the lights and music, we visited during the day due to our airport schedule and still really enjoyed it. The fountains are stunning, the park is well maintained, and it’s a peaceful place to walk around and take photos. You can still appreciate the creativity and variety of the water displays without the nighttime light show. A great stop if you’re looking for something relaxing and scenic in the city! The only bothering thing was that they charge for using the bathroom even once you have paid to get in.

Such a beautiful park, I Kept walking past my park as I was walking around the city & every time I looked through & saw the fountains I thought I must go but nothing quite prepared me for just how beautiful it was. It is a family park so be prepared for lots of family activities & you do pay extra for certain rides, experience & entry but for me it was equivalent of a mini Disney land so the prices were beyond reasonable & the queues were nothing in comparison of what you might expect in European parks with a Sumatra offering in my experience. I highly recommend spending the day into the evening here so you get the full daylight & evening experience. Do make sure your phone is fully charged as you may want to take 1000 photos 🤣! Enjoy.

The size of a small village, this theme park type attraction has 13 fountains dotted around, fun fair rides, food stalls, kids play area, a land train. A few times a day a water display occurs much to the delight of all.

The evening water show is so cool and a great mix of water, lights, and projections to show Pervuian culture. There's also games and other activities for kids to do. The toilets are clean and provided toilet paper, though you do pay 1.50 soles to use.

It’s a nice place to spend an afternoon/evening and escape the streets a bit. There are various fountains and also a butterfly house (only 2 species are alive in winter mai to September I guess). The entry fee is 5 soles we had to pay an extra 5 soles for the tunnel/2nd part as there is a Te Amo Peru festival with various installations. Moreover there is an additional fee of 8 soles for the butterfly house. And there is also a Jurassic park/world exhibit which would be an additional 8 soles (we didn’t do that). There are plenty of games for children some food stands and the laser/light show in the evening is also a nice touch.

I wish I had spent more time here. The church is beautiful. You get a glimpse into the catacombs from inside. Tip: Entrance fee for the museum / catacombs must be paid in cash.

It's a really interesting and historic place to visit. My only complaint is that we're not allowed to take pictures for the museum and catacombs tour. However, despite that, still a five star stop for us.

It was a very nice experience to save a pair dance on the street outside the cathedral. Then we entered the exhibition hall and saw. So many people's bones skulls underneath the alter of the church. It was almost a journey of about 2 hours after that we entered the cathedral, there was Maghaz going on. And this one huge crowd sitting peacefully. Listening to Father. It was an amazing experience after that to see a parade in front of the presidential quarters. The guides explained everything very well. There are clean toilets on-site and all the artefacts and the architecture reflect European influence. In peru must visit

A visit to Lima would be incomplete, in my opinion, unless there is an afternoon spent seeing the Catacombs at this San Francisco Church. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and made the 45 minutes of the tour of the museum & catacombs worth the long ride from Miraflores. Previously a monastery for the priests and members of the church, it has now been transformed into a museum. Rickety structures and the risk of collapse during earthquakes further add to the inhabitibility of the place. The catacombs have over 30,000 sets of bones, and this is presumed to be be just 20% of all the people that might have been buried beneath the church between 1600s to late 1700s.. they included people from all ethnicities (all Christian, of course), across all genders and age groups. Seeing child bones in the midst was a real sad moment, and a reality check. The church was closed, so we did not get to see the inside, but the outer gate was enough to understand the beauty of its architecture. Day & time of visit - Sunday, November, 12pm. Cost of entry ticket - 30 Soles per adult (card payment accepted). Tip for guide - cash only.

Indiana Jones Would Approve If you come to Lima and skip this place, you’ve made a mistake. A big one. Beneath the Basílica and Convent of San Francisco lies a cryptic maze of catacombs—more than 35,000 human remains stacked in perfect circles and lined along narrow hallways like some forgotten ossuary art installation. It’s four meters under the surface, damp, echoing, and unforgettable. Entry costs about 20 soles ($5.61 USD), and yes, you’ll need a guide. No worries—local guides will approach you the moment you step foot on the property. They claim it's tip-based, but plan to pay around 10 soles ($2.80 USD) per person. Worth every sol. Our guide took just three of us through, which made the experience even more surreal. The tour lasts about 40 minutes and includes the church above. While we wandered beneath, mass was underway above us—hymns reverberating through stone and bone. It felt like stepping into an Indiana Jones film, minus the booby traps. This isn’t just a tour. It’s an encounter with the past. Visceral. Humbling. Mysterious. Come for the bones. Stay for the stories. And don’t forget to look up—you’re walking under centuries of prayers.

Very beautiful church and catacombs. Sadly you are not allowed to take pictures.

Cool place, an interesting way for locals and tourists to learn about the history.

The tour was excellent! It lasted about 40 minutes, and the guides were very knowledgeable. The ruins are in the middle of Miraflores, right next to a great restaurant with a beautiful view of the site. Just note that the night tour doesn’t allow you to go to the top of the ruins — that’s only possible during the day.

An incredible archaeological site in the heart of Miraflores! 🏛️ The 2,000-year-old adobe pyramid showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of ancient builders. The 40-minute guided tour (S/15, available in English or Spanish) is informative and engaging. Note: the night tour doesn’t include access to the top, but we took it and still loved the experience. A must-visit for history lovers in Lima!

I recommend going here for the last tour at 4 pm before the first closing time. You'll see the place come alive from the warm light and shadows by the sun being relatively low in the sky. Just don't miss the tour - you cannot roam around alone. The tour is included in the very reasonable ticket price of 15 soles. Also mind the instructions and do not step on the adobe tiles.

Fascinating study of the dedication of the ancients in building structures covering great areas with handmade vertical bricks. On some you can even see their hand and finger prints! Our guide shared a wide scope of knowledge from all of those who lived here, their customs, foods they planted and consumed, burial rites, beliefs, skills... He was a great guide to his heritage and this enormous site in the middle of the city. (Unfortunately, there is a listing for a "minizoo" here. While seeing the 7 famous llamas, alpacas and dozens+ guinea pigs was an interesting part of the tour...that does Not qualify the Very minimum pen and feeding bin as a "zoo." There is a genuine one elsewhere. The handful of indigenousanimals here are just to enlighten visitors as to the animals the original denizens had for food, like the well-planted garden.) This is a healthy, enlightening educational walk through an amazing ancient world. (PS- Please bring some currency to show your appreciation to your fascinating guide!!)

I want to say I loved it, listen - it's historical and the guide was good. Spoke very good English and the Llamas / Guinea pigs at the end are cute. It's interesting, and they're still excavating. The tour takes little under an hour.. tips for the guide are nice! They do a good job. You walk up some steepish parts, and it's sandy - so don't wear slides. ;) Worth a visit... And the restaurant overlooking the ruins is fab! But gets busy. There are other restaurants just outside too. (Not overlooking the ruins) If you're in Lima and like history.. go. I was just a little bit bored at times. 🙊

Coming to this restaurant is very special … not only do u get a sense of history you get authentic peruvain taste and super culinary experience. I loved the view and felt i was seated next to something so beautiful and ancestral and ancient past of history.and the food oh wow wait till you try it this is a must see.

Huaca Pucllana: 4000-year-old pyramid, check. Boring guide who puts you to sleep, check. If you're gonna make me walk on ancient genius pyramid, at least make the tour entertaining. Suggestion: skip the guide and hit up the Larco Museum first. Learn more over there Trust me, you'll be way more impressed when you finally get to the real education. And honestly, just read the Wikipedia page, you'll learn more. Need tour guide and takes about one hour.

A must stop when in Lima. It is 30 Sol for foreigners. Beautiful architecture, chapels, catacombs and Fransisco Pizarro's resting place - the founder of Lima. There are some great stories of him told through the mosaics and interpretive signs. Lots of places to explore including the library and catacombs.

Very impressive. Very open, you are allowed to look under (burial site) and behind the scènes (relics, private collection of jewelry, clothes and paintings). Upstairs you van visit the balcony and also the old private library. There is a toilet inside also, but we didnt need to use it.

A stunning cathedral full of history and beauty! The Basílica Catedral de Lima is an impressive and beautiful place to visit. The architecture is amazing, with incredible details both inside and outside. You can really feel the history of Peru and its colonial past here. It’s a perfect spot to take photos and learn about Lima’s culture. Truly one of Lima’s most beautiful landmarks !

After 40+ countries, we've seen a lot of churches, but this one was unique. Beautiful, somber, and a weeeee bit creepy all at the same time. We've visited many churches with crypts, but not like this. A few had a couple with the mother holding a baby. Skeletons laying out where they're within reach. I crawled through one area with my shoulders hitting both sides. The museum portion was very nice. The woodworking is amazing!

The Cathedral of Lima is located at the Historic Centre of Lima. It was built in the year 1535, has been damaged by earthquakes, and rebuilt several times over the centuries, the last one was in 1940. It's one of the most important places to visit in Lima. Every part of the Cathedral is very beautiful. It has a museum which displays paintings, sculptures and ornaments. It also has the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, the founder of Lima.

Catedral Basílica de San Juan Apóstol y Evangelista (Lima Cathedral) Plaza Mayor de Lima, Peru I would definitely recommend to visit it to anyone who interested in historical places.

Impressive cathedral. Entry fee for non Peruvian nationals was S30 in 2025

It's a shopping mall located right on the beach. The atmosphere is quiet and there's a cool sea breeze blowing all the time. Inside, there are many restaurants and shops. You can see the Pacific Ocean. I went in winter, the sea was rough, and the sky was always gray.

Shop of Shame!! If you're a shopper snob and looking for high-end brands or even mid-range quality, look elsewhere. This store is a treasure trove of low-end, barely recognizable American brands that you'd probably overlook in the States. It's like they've got a magnet for the most obscure imports. Locals seem to be few and far between, but the shopkeepers are enthusiastic about peddling Alpaca clothes to anyone who'll listen. Buyer beware!

Larcomar Mall in Miraflores Mall is really nice place to do shopping and few restaurants with see view. Please see the video and pictures. You can walk from Larcomar to Barranco

Great spot to shop, eat, drink, and look at the view!!!

Just beautiful shopping mall, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, in the ritzy Miraflores neighborhood of Lima. Lots of shops and restaurants and beautiful views of the sea.

Nice mall go walking all over with the nice view

Is a small mall where you can find exclusive brands to buy and is cold because of the sea. It looks different on summer, in the park you will see the paddington statue

Colonial style building housing Peruvian art through the ages. There are special exhibitions on the ground floor, as well as a cafe and gift shop. The main galleries are on the second floor. Entrance fee was a bit pricey at 40PEN per person. The surrounding gardens are also nice to stroll through.

I enjoyed this museum for a variety of reasons. It was clean, quiet, and very organized. There were some extraordinary pieces of craftsmanship that I'd never seen before. It'll take you a couple of hours to go through if you're slow like me. 😁 The surrounding park is nice too.

Well worth a visit for the variety and quality of displays. I highly recommend the cafeteria too for its food, ambience and service. I was spared the entrance fee on account of my age (and probably because I looked so tired after walking from centro historico).

I'm sure it was once a lovely building and park, probably has a great exhibition inside when it's opened, looks like major renovation happening.

Went there back in July and we loved it, is a nice museum, we loved the exposition and the time that we spent there. Definitely recommend it if you go to Lima. The coffee and dessert were 10 out of 10

It is a very nice museum showing the Peruvian history of the last 2000 years. The building is spacious, all the artifacts are nicely illuminated and described. In addition to the permanent exhibition, there are some temporary exhibitions and there is a nice cafe in the building as well. It is worth to visit for 1,5-2h while in Lima.

A beautiful place with a nice collection of paints and ceramic of Peru since the pre Incas era to the modernity. Also they host some temporary exhibitions and collections

This is a nice little park along the walkway linking many other parks. It is a good place to sit down and have a rest. There is a small cafe nearby to grab a coffee or soft drink.

Lovely park with that big statue and amazing views of the ocean. The tile work is adorable too. The park area looks clean and safe. We took a lot of pictures here and sat down and enjoyed the breeze. There were a lot of people at the time we went.

Love park is great place to take a break and go for a walk to get good energy and positive vibe!!

It's a beautiful park, but too small with too many people. If you have plenty time, it worth to go.

Very beautiful park plus there are several parks interconnected and they are very nice with beautiful view have to see it

Cute park to sit and take great pictures. Kind of annoying the persistent people selling locks for the love fence. Other then that we had a great time.

I love this park. First time in Lima June 2025, sunny day, amazing sunset, nice people good vibes.

(Translated by Google) How nice to see this park on the opening day 🌷 This space is something we have needed for a long time, one that focuses on our self-love with a sculpture that invites us to accept and love ourselves as we are 💗 I will return with all my friends! ! Very special 🤝🏼 (Original) Que bonito conocer este parque en el día de la inauguración 🌷 Este espacio es algo que ya necesitábamos hace tiempo, uno que se enfoque en nuestro amor propio con una escultura que nos invite a aceptarnos y amarnos tal cual somos 💗 Volveré con todas mis amigas!! Muy especial 🤝🏼

(Translated by Google) I love that there is now this beautiful space in which we can always remember that love begins with oneself, there is no love more wonderful and important than self-love. Thank you, you will love for giving us such a beautiful park and sculpture that transmits that message of self-love to us 🥰 (Original) Me encanta que ahora exista éste espacio tan hermoso en el que podamos recordar siempre que el amor empieza por uno mismo, no hay amor más maravilloso e importante que el amor propio. Gracias amarás por regalarnos tan lindo parque y escultura que nos transmite ese mensaje de amor propio 🥰

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place with a great meaning, it is in a super central location and is perfect to have that date with yourself or with whoever you want 🫶🏼 it is a few steps from the boardwalk and has many cute cafes nearby, so a great plan to visit it 🥰💐 (Original) Un hermoso lugar con un gran significado, esta en un lugar súper céntrico y es perfecto para tener esa cita contigo misma o con quien tú quieras 🫶🏼 está a unos pasos del malecón y tiene muchas cafeterías lindas cerca, así que súper plan visitarlo 🥰💐

(Translated by Google) I love that they have finally created a space for women, where it reminds us that self-love is the most important thing 💜 The sculpture is perfect 🤩 Thank you, you will love for giving us this special space. (Original) Me encanta que por fin puedan hayan creado un espacio para mujeres, donde nos recuerda que el amor propio es lo más importante 💜 La escultura es perfecta 🤩 Gracias amarás por regalarnos este espacio tan especial

(Translated by Google) When you are here look at everything you have advanced!!! And if not, breathe! Go ahead because you can 🌸🌸🌸 a safe place 🌸🌸🌸 invite your friends to make a delicious 🧺 #parquedelamorpropioamaras (Original) Cuando estés aquí mira todo lo que has avanzado !!! Y si no es así respira! Echa para delante que tu puedes 🌸🌸🌸 un lugar seguro 🌸🌸🌸 invita a tus amigas hagan un rico 🧺 #parquedelamorpropioamaras

(Translated by Google) A new space for us, although I live in Comas, I know that it is undoubtedly worth going to Barranco to appreciate the beautiful sculpture of the artist Eu Tazé, his art invites us to love each other, hug each other and is a representation of finding ourselves and being our priority. Thank you for giving us that space, something very nice that we will enjoy with friends or with ourselves, I simply loved it. (Original) Un nuevo espacio para nosotras, aunque vivo en Comas, sé que sin duda vale la pena ir hasta Barranco para apreciar la hermosa escultura de la artista Eu Tazé, su arte nos invita a amarnos, abrazarnos y es una representación de encontramos y ser nuestra prioridad. Gracias por darnos ese espacio, algo muy lindo que disfrutaremos entre amigas o con nosotras mismas, simplemente lo amé.

(Translated by Google) A space to remember the most powerful magic we can embrace, self-love. Beautiful cardboard sculpture #ravine #amaras (Original) Un espacio para recordar la magia más poderosa que podemos abrazar, el amor propio. Hermosa escultura en cartón #barranco #amaras

(Translated by Google) Passing by there (Original) De paso por ahí

Nice square with colonial style and architecture, typical for similar plazas actor South America. There are some important buildings around to see. In principal, this is the most worth seeing site of the old part of the city, which otherwise doen not have much to offer.

Beautiful central area with lots of interesting sites in a walkable area including Convent of Santo Domingo, the Catacombs, many shops and restaurants. Great just to walk down the streets, grab an ice cream or a cocktail or check out the many vendors offering everything from alpaca clothing to T-shirts. All around the area are little rounded statuettes of women. I found one covered, instead of colorful paints, with reflective surface. One large stone commemorates the original Inca governing people of the area. Beautiful buildings with a variety of architectures. And the gorgeous tall water fountain in the very center of the square.

An impressive square with many historic buildings. When I was there, I enjoyed not only that, but also the fantastic parade with a wide variety of traditional costumes and music. It was wonderful to see and experience.

I recently traveled from Cusco to Lima, Peru, and was met with widespread protests. The police presence was heavy, with officers carrying full sets of weapons. The streets were blocked with trash and feces, making it difficult to navigate. To stay safe, we kept our distance and observed from afar. Areas like Miraflores and Barranco felt more secure than the city center.

We spent a leisurely day exploring the heart of Lima and made our way to the city’s beautiful main square—Plaza Mayor, also known as Plaza de Armas. This historic square is the birthplace of Lima, founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, and has remained the political and cultural center of the city ever since. Surrounding the square are several of Lima’s most important colonial-era buildings, including the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Palace, and the Lima Cathedral. The blend of Spanish colonial architecture and vibrant local activity gives the square a timeless charm. While we were there, we were fortunate to witness a Catholic procession passing through the square—an experience that brought the city’s deep-rooted religious traditions to life. The area is perfect for capturing great photos, soaking in the local atmosphere, and appreciating Lima’s rich history and living culture.

Impressive architecture especially beautiful at night when the buildings are lit up at night. A visit into the cathedral is a must. The third Sunday in each month, there is a worthwhile tattoo by the Peruan military guard troop in the presidential courtyard.

Huge to say the least. The political/Administration capital of Peru. Home of the archbishop and were the pope stays when visiting. Amazing wood works and architecture. Heavy police presence with the army not too far behind. Don't play stupid games and you won't win stupid prizes.

Beautiful and historic, the Convent is rich in appointments, articles, paintings, and sculptures. Well worth an hour or so visit. And glance at one of the oldest libraries in the world. The gardens are beautifully kept and inspiring. One room was all about Mary and Jesus as a child. Another room had a very short doorway, so my daughter went in and took some pics. Must have been a crypt since one of the pictures she took was a window into a circle of bones. One large mural of an angel was a popular spot to take pictures. Maybe to see how you might look like with wings. Of course we had to do it also.

You could spend hours inside exploring the intricate architecture and artistry. The staff are incredible and the love they have for the property and grounds really shows. The chair the pope sat on in the 80s is kept here. Guided tours to the tower every few hours is a must! The 360 views across the city and beyond and breathtaking. Shout out to the ginger cat Tobias for the best cuddles.

Beautiful old monastery and basilica with one of the oldest libraries. The building also has the crypt of Sta Rosa where you go down a very narrow staircase not good for very or chunky people. It has beautiful courtyards and very well restored/preserved overall. There are so many things to see including interesting paintings.

I liked the way the tourist guide showed us the history of this convento a lot of people was buried there and you will feel some vibe if you are a sensitive person there is also the remains of Santa Rosa de Lima and San Martin de Porres our very own saints the restrooms are very clean by the way

Worthy to spend time and visit the tomb of Santa Rosa and St Martin de Porres. I recommend to come here.

It's worth the visit if you're downtown. The catacombs are fascinating and the church has a lot of history and is quite impressive.

We found a guide just outside the cathedral. The library, chapel and catacombs were worth the visit.

Good show case in archeology history of Peru and Inca culture. Free admission is a plus. If have time see this one first, then go see the laco museum. You will much be appreciated.

What a wonderful day to visit! Today was a free entry day and the workers of the museum were so kind and helpful to guide us around the museum and ensure we saw all that we could. Even with some closures currently there was SO much history to learn about and beautiful artifacts to see. I would love to return again when the entire museum is open!

A lot of the museum is under renovation- but it was still worth the trip. We learned so much about Peru and how it won its independence. The staff was very friendly but not many English speakers and the Spanish I practiced for did not help here. But still, not big issues. Beautiful building as well.

A lot of the museum was under renovation but it is still worth visiting. Free entry. First section was around the campaign for Peruvian independence while second section had Incan and Pre-Incan artefacts.

The museum is definitely still being remodeled and lots of areas are not available. It was free for English speakers because very little signage in English. No English audio guide was available. There are some QR codes and English translations in the second building. Some interesting exhibits to see but challenging without translation or audio guide. Go if you are good with just walking around and looking at exhibits or feel like translating lots on your phone.

Somehow I was expecting more. I was expecting to see a lot of original examples of pre-incan cultures. So much was promiced. But those things weren't there. Same time, amazing excobition about fight for peruvian independence from 15 century untill the independence. Very good and professional.

The museum is under renovation. A few of the most important pieces are on display and worth the visit. Entry is free. At the time of writing there is an excellent exhibition on the role of women in pre inca/ inca civilizations that is very interesting.

Pachachamac has a history dating back to 200 BC and it has influences from Lima, Wari, Ychma and Incas culture. It used to be a pilgrimage centre and Pachacamac was a feared god with power to cause earthquakes. The current site has a museum and the excavations from the structures built centuries ago - Sun Temple, Pachacamac, Acllawasi. During Inca rule (the last kingdom before Spanish Colonialisation), many people user to visit this site as a pilgrimage and many pyramids were built here. Sun Temple is supposed to have quite an ideal location based on planets and it faces the sea. There was a school built for girls called Acllawasi where they were taught day to day routine work. The excavation work is still in progress here. Entry ticket is 15 Soles for regular route and 20 Soles for special route. It was great knowing about this much ancient history. If you are a history buff, then this site is a must visit in your Lima it itinerary. Guided tours are available in both Spanish and English and cost 50 Soles.

I was blown away by the scale and significance of Pachacamac. The archaeological sanctuary is expansive, with sweeping desert landscapes, coastal views, and remarkably well-preserved structures that speak to centuries of continuous occupation and worship. Walking among the ruins—especially the Temple of the Sun and the Painted Temple—you really feel the spiritual and historical weight of the site. The on-site museum is excellent: modern, informative, and well-curated, with artefacts that add depth and context to what you see outside. Exhibits are displayed beautifully, and the signage (in both Spanish and English) helps paint a vivid picture of the cultures that once thrived here. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Peru’s pre-Hispanic history. Come early, wear a hat, and give yourself time to explore—it’s absolutely worth it.

This sanctuary and museum is located around 1 hour from miraflores . I was impressed by the museum that although it is smaller you will enjoy learning about the culture then it has a restaurant clean restrooms and the huacas you can go by car or walk it will take 1 h or less depending on your own time and the general price is 15 soles less than 6 dollars

We had an amazing time learning about the religious significance of Pachacamac throughout the centuries. The museum was a definite highlight; well laid out, informative, and with interpretive signs in both English and Spanish, which made the experience accessible and engaging. Walking through the archaeological sanctuary was enjoyable, though it wasn’t quite as visually spectacular as some other sites in Peru. Still, the overall experience was enriching and well worth the visit for those interested in pre-Columbian history and ancient Andean spirituality.

Fascinating archaeological site just outside Lima! The museum is modern, clean and very well curated, offering a clear explanation of the history of Pachacamac and the different cultures that lived here — from the Lima and Wari to the Inca civilization. The ruins are vast and impressive, with temples, plazas and stunning views of the valley and the Pacific Ocean. Entry costs S/15 per person, and you can explore the site either by walking or by car. Highly recommended to go with a guide to understand the cultural and spiritual importance of the place.

Super cool to see the history here and learn about the different cultures that developed it over the millennia. I definitely suggest taking the orange route - walking through the streets and getting the tour guide as well. Totally worth it! Cabify was like 59 soles for each way from Miraflores Lima (about an hour with traffic each way tho). There wasn’t anyone there when we went.

Pachacamac is an amazing historical site that truly takes you back in time. The scale and craftsmanship of the pyramid built over 2,000 years ago are mind-blowing. A must-visit for history buffs and curious travelers alike!

Historical church were the Señor de lo Milagros rests. Every year in October, the devotees take the image on a procession around Lima. Thousands of followers sing and pray in their path. Burning the Palo santo incense. The church is a beautiful gem inside. It is a must visit place, and after the visit, you should visit the shops of Turron de Doña Pepa and King Kong deserts. They are delicious.

Beautiful church on Tacna Avenue, downtown Lima. Every year, during October, the Lord of Miracles goes in procession around the city. Catholic or not, as a cultural event, it's a must see.

Every year in October teams of 36 members of the Hermandad del Señor de Los Milagros de Nazarenas (Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles) carry the Image of the Lord of Miracles through the streets of Lima in what has become a world-famous procession of the faithful. This is the church that houses the Image and where the procession originates each year. Our visit was pleasant and spiritual. The creche was spectacular!

Beautiful and historical place. This place provides and good time for reflection since you can see the devotion of many people who go there to pray to all -powerful.

Beautiful cathedral, inside you will find the real wall painted with the Sr. De Los Milagros

In this church there is a representative painting of the crucifixion of Jesus called "Señor de los Milagros". She is adored and venerated by her believers who during the month of October come to show their devotion in the greatest Christian procession in the world.

The Catholic Church and Sanctuary of Nazarenas is one of Lima's oldest churches, dating back to the mid-17th century. Its story began in 1651 when a humble man of color painted an image of Jesus crucified. Remarkably, that image has endured for 374 years and now resides on the main altar of the church. The church has been the point for the world’s largest Lord of the Miracles procession, held every October since 1776, drawing thousands of followers from Peru and around the world. Te amo mi Sr. De Los Milagros.

Old buildings loaded with nostalgia. Some repurposed and others just painted in traditional colors. Lots of salsa, music and dance and the love of life.

Incredible must-do in Lima. The main square of Callao became an amazing tourist place with good restaurant options and a lot of street art. The Callao monumental is a building with a lot of expositions and an amazing terrace with increíble views of the coast and the port. If you go on the weekend you can catch live shows. Safety tip: Take an Uber and explain to them to reach the place via the port which is way safer than other routes. Be careful of your surroundings and try to go with a group.

Fascinating and worth checking out if you're in Lima for more than a few days. It can come off as sketchy to some tourists so be sure to visit during the day. Those who are interested in art should consider booking a tour; there's a lot to see and the story is super interesting. We visited independently and took an uber over and wandered around snapping photos. I recommend visiting on the weekend for a more festive atmosphere, otherwise it may be very empty. Loads of good photo ops.

Interesting museum, independent artists display their work, some of which is for sale. Several restaurants and a coffee shop are nearby.

Callao, Peru's first port, brings together magic, gastronomy, history, beaches, and tradition that can be enjoyed all year! You'll learn more about the history of the city through its museums and fortresses or spend a cultural afternoon visiting its galleries and exhibitions in the Callao Monumental neighborhood 🤩

CALLAO MONUMENTAL– URBAN ART PROJECT IN LIMA We'd heard a lot about the art project in Callao, Peru showcasing some of the best street art, contemporary galleries and artists throughout Lima. So of course we had to check it out and learn about the area, and experience first hand the epic impact its had on the community! While purposely getting lost in the amazing artistic streets of Callao, Peru we stopped for some delicious pasteries at a local favorite hotspot and enjoyed the colorful hanging streamers in the corridor walkway. At a cafe we met an incredible local Albert from a near by Cuban art gallery that volunteered to show us around for the afternoon and we were eager to JUMP at the chance! You could feel the pride he had for his community as he showed off DOZENS & DOZENS of murals from small hidden away ones to some 5 stories tall! INCREDIBLE DOESNT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE OUR DAY!

There's nothing to see. Except for some little restaurants. It is half of a block with some colorful umbrellas hanging out. We were advised not to walk too much around due to some crime. Lots of construction is happening now.

The Malecón in Miraflores is one of the most beautiful spots to experience in Lima, especially in the morning. Walking along the cliffs with the Pacific Ocean stretching endlessly in front of you is truly breathtaking. The fresh morning breeze, the sound of the waves crashing against the rocks, and the calm atmosphere make it a perfect place to start the day. The parks along the Malecón are well-maintained with colorful flowers, palm trees, and jogging or cycling tracks where you can see locals staying active. In the early hours, it feels peaceful and less crowded, giving you uninterrupted views of the ocean and the sunrise glow reflecting over the water. The scenic beauty, combined with the clean pathways and green spaces, makes the Malecón a must-visit not just for tourists but also for anyone who loves nature and tranquility.

Such a beautiful place for a walk to catch the sunset. Lots of areas to sit and green space for the dogs and kids to play or to picnic.

Nice place for a leisure walk. Beautiful sunset

Great place to watch sunset, go for a walk/run or date! We stayed close to here and came to this park every evening to watch the sunset over the pacific ocean

A nice walk to take in the beautiful coastal views of Lima

Llloovveeddd this malecon. The views were beautiful, super cute dogs everywhere, very peaceful, and clean. It was a great walk that will help you clear your mind for sure.

It’s a nice walk with beautiful views of the Pacific ocean. Path is paved and easy to walk on, seems accessible even by wheelchair. There were many families with young kids and couples walking and just relaxing. Best time to walk is right around sunset. We started around the malecon marker on google map around 5:30pm and walked towards Larcomar. We saw folks paragliding in the sunset which looked beautiful. Also nice to be at the resto around sunset for dinner.

It’s nice area but unfortunately not as nice as I expected. Church is not lighted and that’s a pity. Would make pictures much more beautiful. Murals are nice.

At the Bridge of Sighs, we lucked out-the garúa had faded, leaving us with clear blue skies and a warm breeze. According to legend, if you hold your breath while walking across the bridge, your wish will be granted; and if you cross it with your lover, you are said to be blessed with eternal love. The surrounding area is delightful, with a cute park, vibrant murals, and intriguing street art that make it a perfect spot to wander and explore. Lovely area to walk around and explore or take your pup out to enjoy.

This bridge itself is pretty standard - about 40 feet long with no major views to speak of. But that's not what makes it special. The real treasure is the shops surrounding it, filled with unique art designs, cool jackets, t-shirts, and bags. It's evolved beyond just a marketplace - it's now a hub for creative expression. While the restaurants nearby are okay, they're not the main draw. The real highlight is the eclectic mix of art and shopping that makes this area worth exploring.

Very colorful square with a lot of art. There was a street market with unique souvenirs made by local artists. A great place to go for a walk, get a coffee or sit on a bench and enjoy some ice cream from Speciale Heladería.

Great lil artsy area and the vendors there are nice and not pushy. Would have loved to visited in the evening when the bars were open as I think there’s music then.

The bridge itself isn’t anything special—just a simple wooden structure—but the surrounding area is beautiful to walk around. The streets, murals, restaurants, and coastal atmosphere make it a nice spot to explore if you’re already in Barranco.

A beautiful part of Lima with a Bohemian style and feel. A popular tourist destination and some beautiful parks nearby.

Lima has a lot of museums and based on your interests, you can visit them. I decided to visit this Gold Museum which has a special exhibit of Golden artifacts. The entry ticket to this museum is 40 soles. They also have a Mummy exhibit which was quite fascinating. Apart from that there are arms exhibits. One hour is enough to visit this museum. You can hire a guide as well. I found the prices a bit higher though.

Fun-sized collection. In the arms side, there are guns, rifles, swords and uniforms from many different places. Even a sword that belonged to Sultan Mustafa II of Ottoman Empire. On the gold side, the most interesting to me were the mummies and other burial related items. Lots of gold but not much extraordinary except a couple of primary pieces.

Beautiful collection, although a little repetitive. The museum is split in two levels: the bottom has all the gold collection as well as ancient tools of (pre)Inca culture. The upstairs section contains a huge collection of weapons, samurai armour and swords, and more. If you are into weapons, you will love the upstairs bit. The gold collection was impressive.

A global traveler’s immersion into Peru’s Golden Treasures. It’s a great museum, thanks to foresight and generosity of Sñr Miguel Mujica Gallo whose personal collection has become a national treasure 🇵🇪🇵🇪🇵🇪that now educates the world of ancient Peruvian cultures. The collection is very well curated, with annotations of the periods and tribal identities 👏👏👏. The golden artifacts illustrates why there was so much greed of the Imperial Conquistadors that drove them to enslave indigenous peoples of the Old World. So varied golden treasures😎😎😎😎😎, from personal adornments to practical home utensils like cups and goblets to deities to tribal symbols including crowns and headgears. In addition to the gold, the museum also carries pottery. Like the gold, each of the pottery is a tribal pride and of daily importance to peoples’ lives. The other half of the museum is a curation of military arms/armaments and uniforms. Perhaps the most interesting are the medieval armory and the collection of daggers and swords. Some of armory are pieces art themselves, the most eye catching are the collection of Japanese Samurai. THIS NATIONAL TREASURE NEEDS MORE PUBLICITY. We only saw this by chance looking for things to do in Lima on Google.

Entry fee is not bad for what you are paying to see. Incredible collection of historical artifacts, weaponry, armour, and uniforms. I was blown away by the amount of guns in this museum, and was equally impressed by the displays of European and Asian armour/melee weaponry. If you're not here for the weapons, that's fine because the displays of historical artifacts is fantastic. I'm not very interested in these kinds of artifacts and yet even I could see that the displayed items were very fascinating. I will say that this museum takes a long time to see everything. If you want to be able to look at all the displays in detail, expect to spend a few hours.

Its a really nice museum, have a really interesting collection. The collection is so big that looks like they need extra spaces to show all .

There is a small admission fee to enter the museum. The Museo Oro de Peru y Armas del Mundo houses a vast collection of artifacts from various countries, many of which were generously donated. Visitors have the option of exploring the museum on their own or taking a guided tour. While a limited number of artifacts have been sent to Brazil, please note that some of the items on display may be replicas or photographs. Nevertheless, there is an abundance of fascinating exhibits to admire, making a visit to the museum a worthwhile experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and hope you will too.

I went on a Sunday, it was crowded. I was afraid it would be impossible to walk around the park, even though the experience was nice after all. Besides the zoo it self, there are many other attractions and activities to do, especially if you’re a kid. The best option to scape the queue is to buy the tickets on line on your phone, go directly to the entrance gate and show the QR code to the guard. Enjoy

We been there in Saturday right in the morning, it was very organized, very clean, a lot of places to buy food and souvenirs, it’s looks like the animals are getting good care, nice place to come and visit for people how like different zoos, the only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is that the toilet cubicles were without locks and lack of toilet paper 🧻.

A nice zoo to visit while in lima. Enclosures are well maintianed and plenty of animals to see. Majority of enclosures where impressive although a few bigger animals could do with better designed encloaures. Price is good and place gets busy fast. Alot of peruvian secies kept that ypu would not see in wild.

I highly recommend this zoo in Lima! The ticket prices are reasonable, and the cages, tanks, and enclosures are well maintained. What amazed me the most is that there’s an Inca archaeological site inside the zoo—this was my first time visiting a zoo like this, and it was awesome!

Loved every second in the Zoo. It was amazing, great area with so many animals. They have so much free space to roam around. Very clean and animals are well looked after. We only had 2.5 hours which was not enough. It was also very nice that they had the ruins as part of the area. The ticket gets you also entry to the botanic gardens. In comparison, I saw the Zoo in São Paulo a few weeks later, the Lima is a million times better. More animals for visitors to see and better facilities. Loved, loved, loved Limas Park of the Legends Zoo.

Great experience seeing animals that are native to Peru, especially the ones in the Sierra and Selva: condors, vicunas, alpacas, variety of monkeys (including the smallest one in South America), otorongos (jaguars), other different large felines, ronsocos (capybaras), etc. Recommend coming during weekdays when it is not as busy so you can snap better pictures of your favorite animals.

This is a large and very popular park which a bit like a Tivoli as there is a huge range of activities for all ages. The Inca structures were a nice surprise. There are plenty of eating options, a water park and other amusements. We came for the very lovely gardens and the small bird park was enjoyable too. Luckily we went early as by lunchtime the park got very, very busy for the school holidays and the roads beside it were extremely congested.

Go for the architecture and the layout of the gardens, both of which are stunning. The art is an interminable display of yet more Christian allegory, heavy on the “constipated figurative” school, none of which is especially interesting if you’ve been to a single church at any point in your life.

Amazing story of powerful family and their home with amazing art history. No photos allowed from inside, you must come see!

A nice museum if you appreciate architecture and garden design, but beyond that, I didn’t find it very engaging for the price.

A must see museum, composed of several buildings of religious and secular art, costumes, coins and daily items from the Spanish era. The grounds are also gorgeous and manicured for every detail. Do not miss this gem.

Brilliant religious iconography display. Well curated and displayed in a beautiful setting. Historical information about the generational ownership of the house and grounds.

Nice little hidden gem of a museum in the Barranco district. It is small, but has a nice collection of Peruvian art from before and after the conquest. The house and grounds are beautiful and well maintained as well.

beautiful art, architecture, and landscaping ☺️

we loved this museum! i took my parents who were university students during the peak years of terrorism and they enjoyed reflecting on the history. amazing experience, i recommend going in order to keep this historical memory alive!

This place wasn't on my itinerary, but I am so glad that I went. The place does a great job of explaining the years of terrorism and violence in Peru. I had read a lot about those difficult years before and how Peru struggled with extreme violence and instability. These exhibitions may be too graphic for some people, but I don't think it's good to hide the truth, especially when there are so many different narratives about these events. There's a section where they display the testimony of either actual victims of terrorism or close relatives of people who died during these years. I was holding back my tears. Some people say the exhibition is biased in favor of the Peruvian government, but I didn't think that way because there are several mentions of how the Peruvian government also participated in the violence. It is sad that the most affected were the working class and rural people. This was a tragedy. The museum is located in a very good area, but I recommend to use a car or Uber/Cabify to get there. Entrance is free of charge and you just have to complete a simple form with your info. The only thing I would change is that we need English translations because I think the world needs to know about this and stop pretending terrorists are social leaders. ¡TERRORISMO NUNCA MÁS!

This is an interesting, informative and well presented museum dedicated to the tumultuous and traumatic period in Peruvian history between 1980 and 2000. Entrance to the museum is free of charge and one has to sign in with security at the entrance and record an official ID number- I used the number of my German passport. The security/museum staff were all courteous and professional. The restroom within the museum was clean and well maintained. The museum is well organized and exhibits are presented on several different levels of the museum structure. Within the confines of the museum is a library with books and other materials pertaining to this chapter in Peruvian history. The narratives of the exhibits are exclusively in Spanish. Despite my minimal understanding of Spanish I still found the museum profound and as someone who enjoys contemporary history definitely worth a visit.

This museum has a great architectural profile with a rich history of the violence uprising in the country. The way you move through the museum is interesting, as you get rewarded with amazing views of the pacific coast after the exhibition(s)

Great museum. Learned a lot about the lost decade of the 80s and the terrorism of the SL. Very well curated with testimonies of victims and those who lost friends and family. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Lima

LUM is one of those places that stays with you long after you leave. The building itself is striking. If you’re into understanding the story of violence, the Shining Path, the conflict years (1980-2000) and the politics, this is a must visit. Inside, everything is in Spanish, but Google Translate come to rescue! It gives voices of those who lived through the internal conflicts. It’s moving and I thought they did a good job in being honest.

Insightful and well laid out museum. However no explanation or audio guide other than Spanish. Phone reception is patchy so we only managed half the exhibition (front half of each floor) on google translate. I hope the government give them the funding to provide multi language information in future on this important topic (or just start charging tourists - we would have been happy to pay). I understand English tours can be booked 2 weeks in advance.

Fascinating building in Lima acknowledged for its style, grace and richness. It was built in 1735 by the Marquis of Torre Tagle. This exquisite building is considered to be the best surviving colonial house in Lima with the superbly carved intricate balconies, elaborate doors and a courtyard surrounded by rooms and ironwork.

Beautiful colonial building with amazingly well restored balconies. Unfortunately, it was closed to the public when I was there.

Update June 2024: The palace is now open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 400pm to 700pm... they have free guided tours. You must first register at the office next door and show your identification. As always, check for updates before going. ------ I came here in late June 2023 and the security guard said it is closed to visitors, since the protests in Peru that happened earlier this year. There is no date set for reopening, so don't make a special trip here

Was not open for public but the exterior was so pretty. Especially the wood work for the balcony was boss.

Worth a visit, but you have to have an appointment. You only can see the inner courtyard. It was heavily restored after an earthquake, but still a great examplo of post colonial architecture

Historic place with great significance for Peruvians

Cool balcony

Amazing once in a lifetime experience!! Best decision to do it and best company to pick! Thankbu for a high-flying experience!!

Customer service is exceptional and the staff are very responsive. I wanted to give a full 5 stars; however, they didn’t provide essential safety equipment such as a helmet or life vest, which I feel is really important. I asked about it before starting the flight, but the conversation was diverted. I was a bit scared because I didn’t feel fully geared, even though everything turned out fine. Safety should always be a top priority, and proper gear helps customers feel secure. I did receive the video, and I’m still grateful for their service.

Such a great experience for our group of 8! We did this as a group of friends and everything was smooth and adventurous! We would definitely recommend!

10/10 experience! They were very quick to respond to my questions via WhatsApp (even at 8pm on a Sunday!) Very thorough with the information that you're given before the flight, as well as videos on how it is when you'rein the air and how to find the area. It's in a further part of the coastline, but they offer free rides from a central place in Miraflores! This was a gift for my stepdad and my brother, they both had a great time.

Excellent experience. Top service that they lent me jacket due to the temperature drops they also provided cellphone hook so I can use my own phone when flying. Not to mention the beautiful scene along the coast at sunset! Definitely worthy it!

Super affordable and a great experience. Definitely recommend if you’re in Lima, perfect opportunity like no other.

Had an absolutely incredible time. Communication on meet up area was great and the moment I arrived they were all welcoming. I had an absolutely blast.

This was a really interesting place to learn more about and admire the surroundings. The problem is that it is so busy that all the tours rush you through and give little time to admire the paintings, history, architecture and catacombs. The interpretive signs are in both Spanish and English but we were rushed through so quickly that we did not have time to read them. The mandatory tour guide was a knowledgeable fellow.

We did enjoy the tour, sometimes the guide who you must go round with speaks a little fast which means you loose facts but the building is extremely beautiful. Just note that you are not allowed to take photos anywhere which is a shame because this would promote people to visit not the other way around.

Museum for the Franciscan Monk monastery, the cathedral, and for the underground catacombs. Beautiful place, with original murals, paintings, carvings, architecture, and human remains (in the case of the catacombs). Catacombs are creepy but all very interesting. Visits are by tour only. English and Spanish speaking tours start every 20 minutes or so. No pictures or video are allowed inside.

Overall, not that interesting. If you've been to catacombs in Paris, Palermo or Naples this will feel underwhelming. They force you to follow an English-speaking guide who was completely unintelligible and might as well have been speaking Quechua. The entire complex is in dire need of a cleaning. I'd happily pay 4x the entry fee to be able to explore on my own, read the signs, and yes, take pictures. Seems like a missed opportunity for the city.

It is not allowed to touch or take a photos but I had a chance to do it 😂 take a short guided tour better . Nice place worth to visit

An unexpectedly beautiful place. I've visited many churches and cathedrals in Europe, so I was not expecting something new, but this place surprised me. We were not allowed to take pictures but it had nice art and intricate designs. Definitely worth a visit! You will pay for a guide as part of the entrance fee.

Fantastic place to visit in Lima. The guided tour was great although we did have to wait over an hour for an English tour. The building is beautiful, including the main church, the library and many other rooms. The catacombs are fascinating and the guide was brilliant at proving enough history and facts to ensure an educated and respectful visit. It was a shame we were not allowed to take pictures to remember the visit. A well worth visit!

Same as Maido, I left rather dissapointed food-wise. There was nothing wrong about it, but at the same time, there was nothing special about it. The experience on the other hand, was quite unique. Also a beautiful garden! One more issue I had was that the tip is not included, which I would honestly expect given the already very high price.

What an experience! From the warm welcome to the goodbye, everything was absolutely top-notch. Due to a cancelled flight I missed my original booking and had to cancel last minute, but the staff at Central were incredibly helpful and managed to move my reservation to another day for lunch without any issues. The journey through Peru was amazing, and I tasted flavors I didn’t even know existed! The presentation & plating was one of the best I have ever seen and the wine & non-alcoholic pairing was amazing! All the staff were extremely warm and welcoming but Arianna made our lunch experience extra special! We will definitely be back. :)

The Best Dining Experience in the World Central is, without a doubt, the number one restaurant on the planet. The entire experience—from the storytelling behind each dish to the flawless execution—is unforgettable. Virgilio Martínez, the visionary chef and owner, is one of the most creative talents in the culinary world today. His ability to take you on a journey through Peru’s ecosystems, altitudes, and ingredients is nothing short of genius. Every course is a revelation. The tasting menu is a beautifully choreographed journey through Peru’s diverse landscapes—from the Amazon to the Andes to the Pacific. Dishes like “Extreme Altitude” and “Amazonian Water” are not only exquisite in flavor, but also rooted in deep cultural and ecological meaning. The presentation is stunning, and each plate tells a story. The service and coordination were absolutely perfect, making the entire experience seamless. The liquor pairing (maridaje) was outstanding—thoughtfully curated to elevate each dish. Dining at Central is not just a meal—it’s a profound, inspiring experience. Truly the best I’ve ever had. Make a reservation—you’ll remember it for the rest of your life

This is a fabulous experience. They are so meticulous with every detail. It was wonderful to watch the bustle of the open kitchen, like a show. All the dinner ware and serving plates/dishes were so delicate and beautiful. And I love their theme of sourcing food from all altitudes in Peru. Most of the ingredients I have never heard of or tried before, so it was really intriguing. The service and atmosphere was definitely fit for a number one restaurant of the world. But I personally feel the food fell a little short. There’s prob a reason why every part of different animal and plants are not eaten, because it doesn’t taste great. But Central wanted to incorporate all parts into the meal. In the end it has the taste great and a few dishes did fall short. We also had a server who did not speak English very well and I couldn’t understand her explain the dish.

And finally Central. The flagship restaurant of legendary Peruvian Chef Virgilio Martínez. The restaurant is known for its contemporary interpretation of Peruvian cuisine using modern techniques. Each dish represents a specific Peruvian ecosystem, defined by altitude, ranging from below sea level to the high Andes. Central was crowned the world’s best restaurant for many years. The tasting menu typically features 12 courses. The dishes were “academic”; beautifully crafted but not always memorable in flavour cohesiveness. The experience is experimental with lot of effort in carving visually appealing dishes but the final outcome is confusing. One leaves without understanding what food did he have. The dining room is bright, minimalist, and open, with stone tables, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an open kitchen

“Dining at Central is not just a meal, it’s a journey through Peru’s ecosystems. From the moment we entered, the experience felt like visiting a living museum: the garden and entrance are filled with plants, trees, and ingredients that later appear on the menu. We were welcomed with warm towels, seated at a beautiful table designed with privacy in mind, and immediately noticed how attentive the service was. Every course came with its own unique cutlery and a small theatrical demonstration – sometimes a book with QR codes explaining the plants, sometimes an entire octopus or stones representing the Andean landscape. Even small gestures, like discreetly wiping drops of water on the table or changing napkins when leaving the table or before desserts, showed remarkable attention to detail. The 12-course tasting menu was extraordinary. Each dish represents a different altitude of Peru, from the depths of the sea to the highest Andes. Highlights included the Warm Sea Current with lobster and razor clam, Rainforest Connection with Amazonian fish, and the spectacular desserts inspired by the Sacred Valley and 100% cacao. Every plate felt like a masterpiece, both in taste and presentation. Service, storytelling, and culinary creativity are perfectly intertwined at Central. It’s educational, emotional, and delicious at the same time – an unforgettable dining experience and truly deserving of being named the best restaurant in the world.”

Is there a better way to describe peru as a cuisine? Expressing Peruvian dishes (and ingredients) in latitude is genius - i totally loved it. The best experience in lima

Beautiful building (from outside; no visitors inside). When you're in Lima you can't miss it as it's right in the Historic Centre.

This great palace is also situated in the main square - Plaza Mayor. It is the official residence of the President of Peru and the seat of government. The building is very Grande and impressive. The Palace is fantastic. The changing of the Guards takes place everyday at noon, be sure to get there 15 minutes before as it does get very crowded. The ceremony is pretty amazing to watch, first there is a band performance and then the guards change. You can also visit inside but will need to pre arrange in advance.

The Palace was built by Francisco Pizarro in 1536, after the foundation of Lima City by him in 1535. He became the governor of New Castile in 1529. The building served as the head office of Pizarro's administration. On Sunday 26 June 1541, thirteen supporters of Diego de Almagro with his son Diego de Almagro II, (whose father had been executed in 1538 In Cusco by Pizarro's brother Hernardo), stormed the building and assassinate Pizarro after a big fight with swords. On 1542, it became the viceroy's residence and seat of the government Casas Reales.  The most recent alterations to the building were completed in the 1930s, under the direction of President Oscar Benavides. The Changing of the Guards is a major tourist attraction at the Government Palace. It takes place at noon daily on the main esplanade looking onto the Plaza de Armas.

Be there at noon for changing of the guard.It last about 30min-40min with live orchestra and great soldiers skills .During day place is safe with lots of police . Must visit in Lima. Be aware of bad traffic to get to historic area allow extra time for travel.can be even around 45min from Miraflores. Uber aprox 15Soles

The President White House in Lima, Peru. A lot of people and tourists are watching a troop of the guards performance. Very nice.

It is a magnificent building. There are many famous points of interest around. Cathedral Lima, Municipal Palace, Cocoa Museum, and etc. It should be extremely safe around this place, as there are hundreds of policemen around. If you only have one day for this city, you should definitely start from the Plaza right next to it.

Government Palace of Peru, also known as Palace of Pizarro, is both the official residence of the President of Peru and the central seat of the Peruvian government. The historic palace has a very Neo-Baroque style architecture, which is famous in the late 19th century. At 12 noon, 7 days a week, there is a change of palace guards. It is what you definitely don't want to miss! Very impressive!

A must stop when in Lima. Beautiful home with amazing history behind it all. One of the oldest homes in Latin America.

What a wonderful place to visit, thank you for opening your house to us

Not worth it. Total Cost of 55-60 soles Per person with the mandatory guide included. Total visit was 20 min. The content of provided by the guide when asked something was very poor. Just a couple of rooms.

Casa de Aliaga is a beautiful home right across from the Presidential Palace. It isn't a museum---something like the 16th consecutive generation of the Aliaga family still lives there. You need to go onto their website and select one of their guides for a private tour. We worked with Alejandra Cabieses and she was great. She even helped us with arrangements for other activities. It's really a neat house with beautiful furnishings, well worth a visit.

I tried to get on, asking where to get a ticket and get a guide, the guy at the door said I had to go to the cathedral and find a guide then I could come back and get a ticket. So disorganised, they are unable to get your money even when you really want to give it to them.

Very interesting and beautiful home, still occupied by the defendants of the original family from the 1500's.

Very amazing house, we visited with tour guide Hilda. Highly recommend.

Not pretty at all, a lot of garbage all around and people sleeping in the streets, not a nice view to anywhere, just not nice.

Garden plaza with a bit of archaeology, but honestly not worth the time — pretty boring for me. The good thing is that it’s open… mostly because you literally can’t close a park.

It was a beautiful experience, beautiful landscapes and much to learn about Inca culture

Very impressed on how clean and well maintained the area was. They preserved the old archetype that once lay there and have it open for display.

Fun place to explore whenever you're ready!

This place is fantastic great place for all kind of people young and old very clean pet is not allowed witch is good in my opinion is very save to go there lots of guardian around my experience was good .

Nice park near the heart of Lima / Main Square. The main feature of the park is the excavation of portions of the original walls that protected the city of Lima, erected in the late 17th century. Many benches and walkways cut through the park, with great views of the north side of the city.

Lots of options... Many of the same things are sold at various stores within the market. Most things are reasonably priced . Some of them very wildly depending on the vendor. There are a lot of colors and beautiful garments . There are a lot of mementos and souvenirs that one can find. Do your due diligence asking for the price from several vendors to get a feel for how much something should cost, especially if you're traveling and don't know what to expect. Great market.

Great selection of good from artists and vendors from all across the country. Super accessible from anywhere in miraflores, and a great place to buy souvenirs for yourself or your friends. Most places accept credit card, and everyone is open to negotiation before yiu walk away.

Wow, three whole markets selling the exact same stuff? What a unique and not-at-all-touristy experience. I mean, who doesn't love having 300 identical alpaca sweaters to choose from? Genius, pure genius.

A vibrant market with amazing crafts from across Peru! 🧣From baby alpaca garments and leather goods to jewelry, art, and souvenirs, there’s something for everyone. Easy to reach in Miraflores, friendly vendors, and great prices with room to negotiate.

Really Loved the Indian Market, do many options. No food here except a stall selling drinks and the local delicacy of Pisco Sour, which is delicious, refreshing and a lovely cocktail containing Pisco, egg white, sugar syrup and fresh juice. A massive array of excellent quality of llama and alpaca garments, the Baby Alpaca products are the premium choice. Toys, trinkets, clothes, hats, jewellery, shoes, artwork, brass and silver ware, fabulous leather goods, bags, jackets, shoes. All under one roof a beautiful place to spend many hours amongst overwhelming variety of everything under the sun.

Lots of interesting stalls and a good choice of products. We enjoyed looking around even though we were short on luggage space so not able to buy much. As you'd expect, you need to check authenticity

Apalca jumpers here are much cheaper than at the airport, these are cheaper than the baby Apalca ones. The cheapest ones are a synthetic mix as advised by the stall staff.

If you ever visited Cacaofactory in Puerto Maldonado or Xapri in Cusco- you will be disappointed by Chocomuseo. We had to mix chocolate with milk/water ourselves - and you do not really know how much you should put in hard to mix and you end up with some kind of stratified formation. Taste was okey(ish) but general impression was “meh”. Staff wasn’t really interested in visitors (exception was a guy working there - very friendly and engaged in his work). Seems like we were caught in some kind of tourist, generic trap.

A wonderful place for chocolate lovers! 🍫 They offer an incredible variety, from roasted and raw chocolates to those infused with coffee beans, chilli, and even alcohol. The staff were very friendly and generous, letting me sample many different kinds. You can pay by card or cash, and the place is clean and well maintained, including the restrooms. Definitely worth a visit!

Place dedicated to cocoa and various products made from it. Lots of chocolate bars and other similar stuff is sold here. There are some items which can be consumed on site like hot chocolate (unfortunately only option is a mix with milk). Some cakes are available as well, taste is pretty decent. There are some sets offered, which are quite a good deal.

So the difficulty is, the website advertises this as a museum and it is absolutely not a museum. It's a chocolate shop with one wall dedicated to a short history of chocolate. Also, it's not clear from the website that the workshops happen at the site in the market near Miraflores whereas this site is where the shop and info are. That said, the samples are very nice as are the staff. It's just a bit unclear as to what it actually is.

A fun selection of chocolate for sale. I would really wouldn't consider it a museum on chocolate, but you can see the process used to make a chocolate bar. There are quality chocolate items for sale.

Great chocolates. Astonishing atmosphere great performance loved it ♥️🍫🍫🍫🍫♥️♥️

Definitivamente este lugar es perfecto para tomar un cafecito. I strongly recommend this place to enjoy the view and have a delicious cup of coffee with its mouthwatering piece of cake!

The walk times listed are for a family walking, if you’re fit, healthy and can walk at a reasonable pace you can knock them down by 1/3. The views are terrific and the guides try to be helpful and fun, I do advise going there by the bus but not tour companies (or at least not leaving with them) as they take you around more sites (expensive touristy restaurants, a gimmicky mandarin field tour and wine tasting I wouldn’t recommend.

A good area for trekking during winter-spring. The route is open until 3pm or so. Sandy trail on the way out.

Beautiful place Here and a fun SAFe experience (I was worried on the way in). a hill trek embedded in cloud. easiest way to get here is by Uber. cost us 65 Sol to get dropped off at the base. there are 2 paths (picture posted), the higher path that went left was closed due to cloud, so we turned right and went down. Fun locals that are helpful if you know Spanish. Meals, snacks and water available locally. Safe place to come for a trek.the ground is a bit slippery due to the clay texture so maybe scuff your soles up a bit t get added grip Enjoy!

I looove this place when it's green. Such a good place to hile and spend a day. You only need to pay 8soles and there's free parking g and you can bring your dog with you!

Great hiking! A good way get out of Lima and see some green.

Totally great for trekking and cardio. Lots of fun too.

Great place for trekking. At this time of the year, you can see flowering, but still foggy

Historically bad airport!!!! They hand search your bag at the gate to prevent you from bringing liquids on the plane. Hello? What was the point of security? This is actually the craziest policy I’ve ever heard. Let me be clear: 1 you go through security. 2 you buy a water bottle, let’s say you buy it from Starbucks. 3 you are NOT allowed to bring the Starbucks water bottle on the plane!!!! Does that make any sense to anyone? Let’s not forget that the brand-new $30 billion airport conveniently doesn’t have a single water fountain. Idek what to think. If I was a flight attendant whose job it was to serve water to passengers, I’d be pissed. Absurd. I still can’t comprehend. I’ve never experienced anything like this. Very frustrating. I had to add a pic so y’all can understand me properly. Bills Mafia style folding tables at the gate so we can hand search every bag. Nuts.

This airport is less than 6 months old and is going through some growing problems. But overall this is a large, clean and well designed facility and the lines moves along fast enough. But they could use few more workers to direct people and stop people from cutting lines.

Wow. Wow. Wow. One of the best airports I had been at. This airport was designed keeping in mind that humans are around using the facility. I was told the airport was opened last June 2025. Everything is new and extremely well designed. Some Area in the airport still under construction but, it does not interfere with its regular operation. Every corner and space is being designed with attention to detail. Two things I have not seen in other airports: the seats inside the airport do not have the dividers between them like many other airports. This means, if you need to get a nap you can do it without any interference (see photo) Just stretch your legs and relax. I noticed that the international gates are private surrounded by glass. Looks very nice. The restrooms are spacious, clean and organized. The duty free area offers a large selection of merchandise very well displayed. Plenty options when it comes with restaurants and coffee shops. We loved everything in this facility.

5-star facility with 3-star service. Transferred here twice recently. 1) No proper transfer channel between domestic and international flights - you have to exit and re-enter the airport. 3) Poor signage and very few staff speak English. 3) Boarding gates announced only one hour before departure, causing large crowds to gather in the central shopping and dining area (seems intentional). Beautiful new terminal, but still a long way to go in terms of passenger experience.

A very modern airport thatvis easy to navigate around. Arrived for a domestic flight and within 30 minutes got my back checked, ticket and through airport security very efficient. Many options for shopping as well as places to eat.

If you're going to come to this airport as your layaway then I would highly suggest that you make sure it's at least 2 hours because the walk is far. This was my airport to catch my connecting flight to LAX and it was an hour layaway. My flight arrives a little early so it helped out a lot. The walk to just go past customs is far and if there a long line then it might take a while. Then the walk to the connecting gate is another distance where you have to walk through their little mall and then another path.

Complete chaos, my clients are oftentimes having to wait an hour on the tarmac to get a bus rather than a gate. Immigration is now doing biometrics (photos and fingerprints) causing even more delay. The new "modern" airport is almost a replica of the old terminal but far slower. Poor signage and overly aggressive security,. All of this creates major issues with going to and coming from the terminal as well.

I’ve been here twice and both times the experience was similar - palatable food, mediocre to poor service, all in a beautiful setting. The second time I came was to bring my daughter because the atmosphere is amazing. Next time, we will go on the tour (which is well worth it) and simply slip into the restaurant for a picture. The food is generally not that good, edible, but not terrible… and very expensive for the quality. The service was inattentive both times. The last time, we asked for the space heater to be turned on. The server turned it on and it went off (maybe out of gas). I asked again for him to turn it on, it didn’t go on and he just quit working on it, nor did he bring another one over to replace the one that wouldn’t turn on. Both times I remember looking around for at least 5 minutes for someone, anyone to bring me a check. It also took several minutes to find someone to bring me a spoon for my stew. It’s amazing how hard it is to find a server given how many there are around and we sat at 5:30 PM so the restaurant was less than 1/4 full. But the setting is picturesque, especially with Huaca Pucllana lit up at night. Without tip or any alcohol, the pictured meal cost over PEN 300!

This restaurant in placed in a privileged place and the food is fantastic. However, I felt waiters are not there to make your experience unique like the surroundings but to do their job and that's it. Maybe the administration needs to change the way they operate; I was assisted by, at least, 5 different waiters who didn't know what stage of dinner I was in or about the last request I had made. This place has the potential to be in the top of every list. Don't waste the opportunity.

Dinner when the lights come on and the pyramid lights up is the best time of the evening! The food is great and the atmosphere even better. 2000+ years of history while sipping cocktails and enjoying gourmet Peruvian cuisine. The stuffed pepper and a chocolate sundae for dessert… extra yummy!

After an evening tour of the Pucllana archaeological site, we wanted to have dinner overlooking the ruins. Everything we tried was delicious, and the view made the night feel both romantic and magical. The service was attentive and friendly, adding to the experience. We especially enjoyed the cheesy scallops, the crunchy-yet-sweet shrimp, and the perfectly cooked beef tenderloin with scalloped potatoes. To finish, the volcano cake provided just the right touch of sweetness to end the evening. It is definitely a good idea to reserve a table in advance if you want a better viewpoint of the ruins. The restaurant is beautifully designed and can accommodate larger parties or intimate dates. The prices were higher than some spots in Lima but fair considering the quality of food and the ambiance.

Pricey, but good ambience and the food is decent. There is a large outdoor (covered) section so the noise level is low despite the place being about 80% full at round 2:30PM. Our local tour booked this place, situated right next to the archeological site (admission to the site not included). Although both dishes are good, I would highly recommend the duck one on the left.

I tried the yucca and cheese empanadas, potatoes stuffed with meat, causitas Pucllana, and the classic fish cebiche — everything was delicious! For dessert, I had the suspiro de limeña topped with meringue. It was very sweet, and I absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was amazing, especially with the beautiful view of the Pucllana ruins. Highly recommend!

The Bad 1. They cannot accommodate allergies. They said they could, they cannot. 2. If you have any substitutions made they will not season your food. 3. It’s expensive and not value for money. 4. Their wifi does not work. Couldn’t load a web page or call an uber home 5. With substitutions the food was bad imagining without them it would probably be okay The Good 1. Corvina tartare was great 2. Service was good and attentive 3. The drinks were good, we had the mule and Paloma

(Translated by Google) Terrible. The lady does attend, and obviously charges you. But sometimes there is a guy who responds ugly to you. He thinks you're going to ask for a free bathroom and he cuts you off saying: there isn't one. Generally there is always a very nice lady. (Original) Terrible. La Srta si atiende, y obviamente te cobra. Pero a veces hay un tipo que te responde feo. Cree que le vas a pedir baño de gratis y te corta feo diciendo: no hay. Generalmente siempre hay una Srta bien amable.

(Translated by Google) I love Kennedy Park very much. I go there whenever I can to pet the cats, but they should be more attentive to their needs, and they should also improve their security because there's always some scammer walking around, scamming people. (Original) Amo mucho el parque kennedy, siempre que puedo voy ahí a darle cariñitos a los gatitos, pero deberían ser mas amables con su atención, y también deberian mejorar su seguridad por que siempre hay algún estafador andando por ahí, estafando a la gente.

(Translated by Google) free toilet services at Kennedy Park in Miraflores. (Original) servicios higiénicos gratuitos del parque Kennedy en Miraflores.

(Translated by Google) Interesting proposal for public toilet services. I don't know if it's because there is construction around but there is no water, I hope that improves. The municipality has personnel who constantly visit it to keep it clean. (Original) Interesante propuesta de servicios higiénicos públicos. No sé si porque hay obras alrededor pero no hay agua, espero mejore eso. La municipalidad tiene personal que constantemente lo frecuenta para mantenerlo limpio.

(Translated by Google) Kennedy Park toilet services for public use, located in Kennedy Park in Miraflores, also known as the Miraflores Oval. It provides its service to all users, divided into ladies and gentlemen, generally open all day, they are quite clean and safe, and with access for the disabled (Original) Servicios higiénicos del parque Kennedy para uso del público, ubicados en el parque Kennedy de Miraflores, también conocido como el ovalo de Miraflores. Brinda su servicio o todos los usuarios, dividido en damas y caballeros, abierto por lo general todo el día, son bastante limpios y seguros, y con acceso para discapacitados

(Translated by Google) It is a bit complicated to locate it, it is very hot and the pipe does not work. (Original) Es un poco complicado ubicarlo, hace mucho calor y no funciona el caño.

(Translated by Google) It saves you from trouble and is free. The bad thing is that it smells a little bad. (Original) Te salva de apuros y es gratuito. Lo malo es que huele un poco mal.