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The Perfect 3 Days in Lima

A balanced 3-day plan for Lima, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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Day 1The Big Highlights

  1. Morning

    Santa Rosa de Lima

    A striking 1974 statue of Lima's patron saint, arms raised, crowned with roses in her sanctuary square.

  2. Afternoon

    Goddess Feme

    A gleaming bronze goddess, replica of Lima's iconic 1651 Plaza Mayor fountain centerpiece.

  3. Evening

    Goverment Palace of Peru

    Peru's seat of power facing Plaza Mayor, where history and ceremony unfold behind grand colonial facades.

Where to eat: El CordanoSandwiches — a well-loved local spot.

Day 2Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Historic Centre of Lima

    Wander colonial streets where Lima's 16th-century grandeur lives on in stunning baroque churches and plazas.

  2. Afternoon

    Parque de las Leyendas

    Explore Lima's beloved zoo, home to diverse wildlife amid lush gardens in San Miguel.

  3. Evening

    Huaca Pucllana

    Explore a massive pre-Inca ceremonial pyramid rising dramatically from the heart of modern Miraflores.

Where to eat: 21.02 Resto & LoungeInternational — a well-loved local spot.

Day 3Culture & Icons

  1. Morning

    Torito de Pucará

    Discover Peru's beloved clay bull, a vibrant symbol of Andean tradition and good luck charm.

  2. Afternoon

    Anillos Olímpicos

    Bold metal Olympic rings rise as a proud symbol of Lima's sporting spirit and city pride.

  3. Evening

    Pierre de Coubertin

    Honor the father of the modern Olympics at this tribute to Baron Pierre de Coubertin in Lima.

Where to eat: 500 GradosPeruvian — a well-loved local spot.

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Built from Lima's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.