Main Tourist Attractions in Lima

Historic Center of Lima

It was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and was the political and administrative center of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Nowadays, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and still has colonial squares, churches, and balconies.

Approximate distances:

Jorge Chávez Airport
12 km | 30–45 min

Lima Convention Center
7 km | 25–35 min

Location

San Francisco Church and Catacombs

Constructed in the 17th century, it is one of the most important religious complexes in Lima. Its catacombs were used as a cemetery during colonial times.

Approximate distances:

Jorge Chávez Airport
6 km | 15–25 min

Lima Convention Center
7 km | 25–35 min

Location

Museo Larco

Opened in 1926, it showcases more than 5,000 years of pre-Columbian history in Peru. It is notable for its collection of ceramics, textiles, and gold and silver pieces.

Approximate distances:

Jorge Chávez Airport
12 km | 30–45 min

Lima Convention Center
9 km | 30–40 min

Location

Huaca Pucllana – Miraflores

Pre-Inca ceremonial center belonging to the Lima culture and dating back more than 1,500 years. It is one of the country’s main urban archaeological sites.

Approximate distances:

Jorge Chávez Airport
18 km | 45–60 min

Lima Convention Center
7 km | 20–30 min

Location

Malecón de Miraflores and Costa Verde Boardwalks

A coastal area that developed in the 20th century as a recreational and tourist destination. It is now one of Lima’s most iconic spots, renowned for its breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.

Approximate distances:

Jorge Chávez Airport
20 km | 45–60 min

Lima Convention Center
9 km | 30–40 min

Location

Barranco – Bohemian districts

A former 19th-century seaside resort in Lima now converted into the city’s artistic neighborhood. It is famous for the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs), its Republican-era houses, and its cultural lif

Approximate distances:

Jorge Chávez Airport
22 km | 50–65 min

Lima Convention Center
8 km | 25–35 min

Location

San Isidro – El Olivar Park

El Olivar Park dates back to the 16th century and is home to over a thousand olive trees brought from Spain. Today, it is a historic and ecological space in the heart of the financial district.

Approximate distances:

Jorge Chávez Airport
15 km | 35–45 min

Lima Convention Center
6 km | 20–30 min

Location

Maido

Considered one of the best restaurants in the world, featuring Nikkei cuisine (Peruvian–Japanese fusion) — a unique and unforgettable culinary experience.
📌 Calle San Martín 399, Miraflores
🗺️ Miraflores (35 min)

Restaurants

DanSa

Primera cena show premium del Perú que fusiona alta gastronomía con un espectáculo inmersivo
de danzas tradicionales peruanas.

Dirección: Rivera Navarrete 2692, Lince

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Brisas del Titicaca

Institución emblemática dedicada a la difusión del folklore peruano, especialmente de la región de Puno.

Noches de folklore: viernes y sábados de 8:00 p.m. a 2:00 a.m.

Dirección: Jirón Héroes de Tarapacá 168, Cercado de Lima

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La Candelaria

Centro cultural y restaurante en Barranco que ofrece espectáculos folklóricos completos con danzas de la costa, sierra y selva, acompañadas de gastronomía criolla.

Dirección: Av. Francisco Bolognesi 292, Barranco

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