Plaza Mayor
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Lima's historic main square, surrounded by impressive colonial buildings like the Cathedral and the Government Palace.
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Plan a free trip to LimaUpdated: 2026-10-18
Lima, the capital of Peru, is a vibrant city that blends rich colonial history with an exciting modern culinary scene. Explore impressive museums, stroll through historic districts, and indulge in its renowned gastronomy.
Things to do in Lima include Plaza Mayor, Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs, Larco Museum. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Lima's historic main square, surrounded by impressive colonial buildings like the Cathedral and the Government Palace.
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The Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs is an atmospheric and mysterious site that captivates travelers with its haunting beauty. Visitors can explore grand cloisters lined with artistic tilework, admire peaceful colonial courtyards, and view an extraordinary historic library.
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A private museum showcasing a rich collection of pre-Columbian art, including pottery and gold artifacts.
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An ancient adobe pyramid from the pre-Incan Wari culture, located in the heart of Miraflores.
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Barranco is a seaside district of Lima, Peru, widely recognized as a vibrant bohemian and artistic center. It serves as both home and workspace to many of the country's leading artists, musicians, designers, and photographers.
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The Cathedral Basilica of Lima, commonly known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima. Its construction began in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and was completed in 1797, having been built in its present form between 1602 and 1797. Its patron saint is Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist, to whom it is dedicated.
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The Lima Art Museum, also known as MALI, is located in the Palacio de la Exposición and was inaugurated in 1961. It is a private organization supported by admission fees, member contributions, and private donations.
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The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru is the largest and oldest museum in Peru, housed at the Palacio de la Magdalena, located in the main square of Pueblo Libre, a district of Lima, Peru. The museum houses over 100,000 artifacts spanning the entire history of human occupation in what is now Peru.
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The Convent of Santo Domingo, with its stone-paved streets, is a beautiful Catholic religious complex located in the heart of Lima, Peru. With its impressive colonial architecture and serene atmosphere, it offers visitors a glimpse into the city's rich religious history.
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The Government Palace, also known as the House of Pizarro, is the seat of the executive branch of the Peruvian government and the official residence of the president of Peru. This stately government building occupies the northern side of the Plaza Mayor in Lima, Peru's capital.
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San Martin Square is one of the most representative public spaces in the city of Lima, Peru. Located at the ninth block of Colmena avenue, it sits within the Historic Centre of Lima, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.
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Palacio de Torre Tagle is a grand residential mansion built during Peru's colonial era, currently housing offices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru. It is situated along Jiron Ucayali in the historic centre of Lima, just two blocks southeast of the Plaza Mayor.
Plan LimaHere is what 3 days in Lima look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Plaza Mayor, Convent of San Francisco and Catacombs, Larco Museum, Parque del Amor, Huaca Pucllana, Barranco District and Bridge of Sighs and 9 more. Plaza Mayor: Lima's historic main square, surrounded by impressive colonial buildings like the Cathedral and the Government Palace.
Day 1: Museo de Arte de Lima, Palacio de Gobierno, Plaza Mayor, Cathedral of Lima. Day 2: Barranco District and Bridge of Sighs, Huaca Pucllana, Huaca Huallamarca, Parque de la Reserva. Day 3: Parque del Amor, The Kiss.
The itinerary for Lima runs through Central Lima, Miraflores and Pueblo Libre.
Museums worth visiting in Lima: Larco Museum (Pueblo Libre), Museo de Arte de Lima and National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History of Peru.
Churches worth seeing in Lima: Cathedral of Lima (Central Lima) and Convento de Santo Domingo.
Parks and gardens in Lima: Parque del Amor and Parque de la Reserva.
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