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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Lima [2025]
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Ballestas Islands
4.3
/5
27 reviews
7.3
Based on 521 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +51-1-7177500
Address: Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Desolate & vibrant coexistence
50-meter-thick guano spectacle
39% positive reviews
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There was a chance to see pelicans, cormorants, penguins (Humboldt), crabs and seals. Lots of them!! The boats got pretty close to the penguins when they jumped into the sea, but other than that there was plenty of room for everyone to see what they wanted to see
Bird Island is a very small island in Lima, and Bird Island is where many seagulls live. According to the tour guide, in the past, Peruvian farmers still relied on the guano on Bird Island as fertilizer for their crops.
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Lima Main Square
4.4
/5
73 reviews
6.9
Lima City Center | 1.3 km from downtown
Phone +51-980-048502
Address: Jr. Junín cdra. 1, Lima 15001, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
17th-century bronze fountain centerpiece
Colonial history in Lima's district
41% positive reviews
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This place is a must if you plan to visit the historic center of Lima. There are many restaurants and bars nearby and many interesting places to visit. The best thing is to see the changing of the guard at the presidential palace. The concert starts at 11:30 am with a band and ends at 12:30 pm. You don't have to stand right in front, you can see it from the center of the square
In Peru, it seems that every city has a Plaza de Armas. As for why it is called Plaza de Armas, it is unknown. Plaza de Armas is the city center of Lima. There are many important municipal buildings around it. It is very lively during the day and at night. It is also the first stop in Lima.
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Love Park
4.7
/5
42 reviews
6.9
Based on 4,043 reviews
Costa Verde | 9 km from downtown
Phone +51 927 960730
Address: Mal. Cisneros, Miraflores LIMA 18, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Interactive art & unique emotions
Breathtaking Pacific views & colors
38% positive reviews
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In the center of the park is a huge statue of a couple embracing. There are many mosaic benches similar to Gaudi's designs in Barcelona, Spain. This cliffside park has beautiful views. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific coastline and can also see surfers below
Love Park is a very beautiful place in Lima, with beautiful sea views, and its name also attracts many lovers to check in. The park is marked by a statue of lovers, the beach is mainly made of small stones, and the surrounding area is considered to be a relatively high-end area in Lima.
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San Martin Square
4.2
/5
51 reviews
6.8
Based on 799 reviews
Lima City Center | 1.1 km from downtown
Address: Av. Nicolás de Piérola cdra. 9, Lima 15001, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Military parade & folk performances
Statue of San Martín hero
34% positive reviews
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I stayed at a place next to San Martin Square, so I often go there to eat. When I first came here, I thought the police were controlling the area and I couldn't go inside, but the next day, on a Friday night, it was full of people and I was able to sit down and rest, so I loved how it turned into a place for citizens to rest.
San Martin Square in the center of Lima is surrounded by cinemas, restaurants and hotels, and is very lively. In the center of the square stands a bronze statue of General San Martin. On the lawn and by the pool below the bronze pedestal, there are groups of local women and children playing in the water. It is very leisurely and romantic.
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Centro Historico
5.0
/5
3 reviews
6.8
Based on 5,103 reviews
Lima City Center | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +52-5-5121012
Address: Centro Histórico, Lima District 15001, Peru
Highlights:
Admire the architectural style of Lima Cathedral
Uncover Lima's stories on a historical walking tour
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Lima, known as the "rainless city", has an average annual temperature of around 18 degrees, making it suitable for living.
Lima, a city where it never rains, is known as the "Rainless City"
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Larco Museum
4.2
/5
33 reviews
6.8
Based on 12,774 reviews
Pueblo Libre | 4.2 km from downtown
Phone +51 1 4611312
Address: frente al, Parque Larco, Av. Simón Bolivar 1515 Ingreso por, Navarra 169, Pueblo Libre 15084, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Garden lights & cultural dinner
Pre-Columbian Peruvian gold & silver
39% positive reviews
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【Larco Archaeological Museum】Located in Lima, Peru, it is famous for its rich collection of pre-Columbian art and pottery. Founded in 1926 by Peruvian scholar Rafael Larco Herrera, the museum houses more than 40,000 works of art, including pottery, textiles, and gold and silver products, covering various cultures from 3000 BC to the Columbus era. Including pottery from the Moche, Nazca, and Inca cultures, as well as exquisite gold and silver products, reflecting the superb craftsmanship of the ancient Peruvians.
The main permanent exhibition rooms and visiting points of the Larco Museum:
1⃣️Gold and Silver Room: Displays exquisite gold and silver products;
2⃣️Pottery Collection Room: Displays pottery in various forms and styles;
3⃣️Miscellaneous Utensils Room: Displays crafts describing ancient daily life and beliefs;
4⃣️Beautifully decorated garden: A great place to appreciate and relax.
The taxi will wait for you at the door and take you back. In addition, the labels of the exhibits are clearly written, and there is no need for a guide. The pottery and textiles of the Inca culture are so amazing.
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Lima Cathedral
4.3
/5
28 reviews
6.4
Lima City Center | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +51 1 4267056
Address: Lima Main Square, Jirón Carabaya s/n, Lima 15001, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Explore 17th-19th century catacombs
16th-century Catholic church ruins
39% positive reviews
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This is a very nice church, a great landmark that can be seen from a distance. The interior is great, the basement is a bit boring, but outside is a great statue and lovely wooden doors (depicting important women in the Bible). Well worth the trip, a must!
The Cathedral of Lima is a famous building located next to the Plaza de Armas. It has a very long history and is the most important church in Lima. The church building is very beautiful, and the decoration inside can be described as gorgeous. There are also many believers.
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Huaca Pucllana Site Museum
4.1
/5
31 reviews
6.4
Based on 7,520 reviews
7.3 km from downtown
Phone +51 1 6177148
Address: Ca. Gral. Borgoño cdra. 8, Miraflores 15074, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 30-90 minutes
No.1 of Night Attractions in Lima
Highlights:
Historic sites & modern skyscrapers contrast
Ancient ruins & modern skyscrapers
36% positive reviews
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There is a restaurant in front of the former Inca temple in Yacapraná, and when you go in the evening, under the lights, you can enjoy high-end Peruvian cuisine on a super-high level terrace with this magnificent background. Although not cheap, it is really worth every penny.
This is the last site we visited before leaving Lima for Machu Picchu. This is the site of the early Inca Kingdom. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and gave us a very comprehensive introduction to the history of this place, which was very helpful for our next trip.
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Chinatown
4.6
/5
43 reviews
6.0
Chinatown | 2 km from downtown
Address: Lima 15001, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Dragon & lion dances, fireworks
Chinese news for Chinese readers
28% positive reviews
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It seems that every city has a place similar to this Tangshan Street. Some things are really not something I can buy with a little money or time. If you happen to pass by here, of course it's good, but if not, you can also come here for a visit.
Chinatown is a must-visit place in Lima. The number of Chinese here is beyond our imagination. We don’t know how they got here. We flew around half the world and changed planes and were exhausted. Chinatown is very lively. It seems that Cantonese people account for a large proportion of the population.
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Government Palace of Peru
4.7
/5
74 reviews
5.9
Based on 782 reviews
Lima City Center | 1.4 km from downtown
Phone +51-01-630-5600
Address: Jirón de la Unión s/n, Lima 15001, Peru
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Watch guard change at noon
Elegant French Baroque architecture
32% positive reviews
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If you happen to pass by the Plaza de Armas in the evening, there will be a flag-lowering ceremony for the Peruvian flag at the Presidential Palace before the sun goes down. There will also be a performance by an honorary team. There are also some guards from the Presidential Palace outside, so tourists can watch the performance with peace of mind.
Everyone remember to make an appointment to visit the Presidential Palace. You might even meet the President of Peru! It is magnificent inside, with offices and places for receiving foreign guests. You can also see the changing of the guard at noon!
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