Historic centerPlaza Mayor of Lima
The heart of the historic center, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Municipal Palace. The starting point for exploring colonial Lima.
The capital of Peru and its main gateway. Lima combines a colonial historic center that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a world-class food scene and a boardwalk over the Pacific Ocean. It's the ideal stop before or after Cusco. We'll tell you what to see, when to go, how to get there and the best tours to discover it.
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MirafloresLima was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro as the City of Kings and became the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru, the center of Spanish power in South America for almost three centuries. That past is felt in its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Plaza Mayor, its baroque churches and the carved wooden balconies that define its colonial architecture.
Today Lima is a metropolis facing the Pacific and the gastronomic capital of South America: here ceviche and pisco sour share the table with some of the best restaurants in the world. In districts such as Miraflores and Barranco, the boardwalk over the cliffs, street art and nightlife mix with pre-Inca huacas right in the heart of the city.
As the main gateway to Peru, Lima is the natural base to explore the south coast, with Paracas, Ica and the Nasca Lines, and to fly to Cusco and the Andes. Spending a day or two here before or after Machu Picchu lets you add history, sea and great food to your trip.
Historic centerThe heart of the historic center, surrounded by the Government Palace, the Cathedral and the Municipal Palace. The starting point for exploring colonial Lima.
ConventA gem of colonial architecture, famous for its old library and its underground catacombs, which served as a cemetery for centuries.
Modern districtThe modern seafront district, with the boardwalk over the cliffs, the Parque del Amor and Pacific views that are perfect for sunset.
Bohemian quarterLima's most bohemian neighborhood, a cradle of artists, with the Bridge of Sighs, murals, galleries and a lively nightlife.
Archaeological siteA pre-Inca adobe pyramid right in Miraflores, a testament to the cultures that lived in the valley before the Incas.
Fountain parkA park of ornamental fountains with light and water shows, holder of the Guinness record for the largest fountain complex in the world.
Summer (December to April) is the best time to visit Lima: sunny, warm days, ideal for the boardwalk, Barranco and the beaches. In winter (May to November) the garúa prevails, a fine drizzle with grey, humid skies that is very typical of the city.
Lima is the main gateway to Peru, with Jorge Chávez International Airport, the most important and best-connected in the country.
Our team builds the perfect Lima stopover for you and connects it with Paracas, Ica or Cusco according to your days and budget.
