Lima

7-day itinerary

The Perfect 7 Days in Lima

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Santa Rosa de Lima

    Morning

    Santa Rosa de Lima

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

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Teatro Municipal de Lima

    Afternoon

    Teatro Municipal de Lima

    Lima's grand municipal theatre dazzles with ornate architecture and world-class performances in the city's historic heart.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  3. Francisco Pizarro

    Evening

    Francisco Pizarro

    Imposing equestrian statue honoring the Spanish conqueror who founded Lima, set in the heart of the city.

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

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Goddess Feme

    Morning

    Goddess Feme

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

    2 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Goverment Palace of Peru

    Afternoon

    Goverment Palace of Peru

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

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  3. Historic Centre of Lima

    Evening

    Historic Centre of Lima

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

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

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Congreso de la República

    Morning

    Congreso de la República

    Step inside Peru's seat of democracy, a grand colonial landmark at the heart of Lima's historic center.

    5 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Royal Hospital of Saint Andrew

    Afternoon

    Royal Hospital of Saint Andrew

    A historic landmark in Lima.

    9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
  3. Parque de la Exposición

    Evening

    Parque de la Exposición

    Lima's oldest public park offers lush gardens, grand fountains, and peaceful walkways in the city's bustling heart.

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

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. Tapada Limeña

    Morning

    Tapada Limeña

    A captivating bronze sculpture of Lima's mysterious veiled woman, beckoning admirers to follow her through history.

    14 min walk · 1 km to the next stop
  2. Park of the Reserve

    Afternoon

    Park of the Reserve

    Dazzling fountains and light shows transform this park into Lima's most enchanting after-dark spectacle.

    13 min drive · 3 km to the next stop
  3. Huaca Huallamarca

    Evening

    Huaca Huallamarca

    Step back 1,500 years atop a pre-Inca pyramid rising dramatically from Lima's upscale San Isidro neighborhood.

Where to eat: ADRRA Taberna Criolla Peruana — Peruvian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. Huaca Pucllana

    Morning

    Huaca Pucllana

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

    15 min walk · 1.1 km to the next stop
  2. Torito de Pucará

    Afternoon

    Torito de Pucará

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

    1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
  3. June 7 Park

    Evening

    June 7 Park

    Stroll through Miraflores' beloved central park, a lush traditional retreat open day and night.

Where to eat: Aji 555 — Thai — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 6

Culture & Icons

  1. Lugar de la Memoria

    Morning

    Lugar de la Memoria

    A powerful free museum honoring victims of Peru's internal armed conflict, fostering tolerance and remembrance.

    18 min drive · 4.6 km to the next stop
  2. Larco Herrera Museum

    Afternoon

    Larco Herrera Museum

    Explore 5,000 years of pre-Columbian history in a stunning colonial mansion with an incredible artifact collection.

    9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
  3. Parque de las Leyendas

    Evening

    Parque de las Leyendas

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

Where to eat: Al Asador — Grill — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 7

Culture & Icons

  1. Museum of the Nation

    Morning

    Museum of the Nation

    Explore Peru's rich heritage through thousands of artifacts spanning millennia of pre-Columbian and colonial history.

    11 min drive · 2.3 km to the next stop
  2. Pierre de Coubertin

    Afternoon

    Pierre de Coubertin

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

    1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
  3. Anillos Olímpicos

    Evening

    Anillos Olímpicos

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

Where to eat: Amankaya — Peruvian — a well-loved local spot.

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