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South America Lima is the largest city in Peru and offers visitors everything from beautiful architecture, amazing cuisine, exciting nightlife, beaches, and more. The city offers many exciting cultural and artistic venues and exhibits. While many visitors often rush through Lima in an effort to get to nearby locations such as Machu Picchu, the city offers world-class entertainment options for tourists and neighborhoods with their own individual offerings and charm. Miraflores is the center of tourist activity and includes activities around the clock to keep you busy.
Plaza de Armas
Considered the birthplace of Lima, it is located in the center of the city and surrounded by various buildings of both cultural and historical importance. These include the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lime, Municipal Palace, and many more. Tracing its origin back to 1523, Plaza de Armas includes a fountain centerpiece and has served as a market, bullfighting ring, and even gallows. Peru’s independence was declared here in 1821 José de San Martín. Visitors often start with this plaza as the beginning of their wider exploration of the city.
Address: Plaza central Lima, Cercado de Lima 15001
Phone: N/A
Operating Hours: N/A
Admission Cost: N/A
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Parque John. F. Kennedy
Located in Miraflores, the Parque John F. Kennedy is a park located across from the ‘Restaurant Row’ offering a bit of green space in the center of Lima. The paved park is frequented by joggers, families and locals looking to escape the bustle of Lima’s city center. It includes a playground for children, as well as beautiful views at its north end. Weekends often see local artists put up their works on display at an impromptu art gallery.
Address: Diagonal, Miraflores 15074
Phone: N/A
Operating Hours:
– Monday 9:00am – 7:00pm
– Tuesday 9:00am – 7:00pm
– Wednesday 9:00am – 7:00pm
– Thursday 9:00am – 7:00pm
– Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm
– Saturday 9:00am – 7:00pm
– Sunday 9:00am – 7:00pm
Admission Cost:
– FREE
Website (unofficial)
Huaca Pucllana
A pyramid made of adobe and clay, the Huaca Pucllana is located in Miraflores and is made up of seven platforms. The structure is estimated to have been built sometime between 200 AD and 700 AD. It was believed to have been used in ceremonial and administrative functions during the earliest years of Peruvian development. The entire structure is 500 meters long, 100 meters wide and 22 meters high. Visitors can enjoy guided tours through the museum. A restaurant on site offers amazing views of the structure, including at night when the entire area is lit up by floodlights.
Address: s/n, Ca. Gral. Borgoño cuadra 8, Miraflores 15074
Phone: (+511) 617 7138
Operating Hours (Visits by appointment only):
– Monday 9:00am – 4:15pm
– Tuesday closed
– Wednesday 9:00am – 4:15pm
– Thursday closed
– Friday 9:00am – 4:15pm
– Saturday 9:00am – 4:15pm
– Sunday 9:00am – 4:15pm
Admission Cost:
– Adults S/15
– Children from 5 to 12 years S/7.50
– Higher education students S/7.50
– Teachers S/7.50
– People with disabilities S/7.50
– Children under 5 years old FREE
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Puruchuco Ruins
An archaeological site that dates back to the Inca period of 1438 to 1533. It is located in the Ate district and contains one of the largest Incan cemeteries. The archaeological site continues to offer new findings and discoveries, however some of the locations surrounding the Puruchuco are in need of repair. The site offers a museum for visitors, as well as a reconstruction of what the temple would have looked like at its inception. Much of the site is off limits due to ongoing digs, but those interested in the history and culture of Peru will find the area quite fascinating.
Address: Cerro Mayorazgo, Av. Javier Prado Este 8579, Ate 15012
Phone: +51 1 6189393
Operating Hours:
– Monday closed
– Tuesday 9:00am – 4:00pm
– Wednesday closed
– Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
– Friday closed
– Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
– Sunday closed
Admission Cost:
– Adults : S/.5.0
– Higher education students: S/.2.0
– School students : S/.1.0
– Accompanying service: S/.20.0
– Special ticket for seniors and teachers: S/.2.5
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La Tarumba
While not a specific tourist location, La Tarumba are a group of world-famous circus performers that are based in Lima and offer regularly scheduled shows and events throughout the city. Launched in 1984, the group focuses on production quality and features shows that are heavy in visual artistry, humor, optimism and personal reflection. More than a simple circus show, they are considered one of the most influential circus groups in all of Latin America. La Tarumba maintains a permanent school of theater, circus and music in Lima that is attended by more than 700 children and young people each year.
Address: Jirón Leoncio Prado 225, Miraflores 15074
Phone: +51 1 4464660
Operating Hours:
– Subject to performance time
Admission Cost:
– Subject to the performance ticket price
Website
Parque de la Reserva
Located in the center of Lima, the Parque de la Reserva is located between two of the city’s main thoroughfares. Covering an area of eight hectares, the park was designed in a neoclassical style and includes various sculptures by Peruvian artists. In 2007, the park saw the addition of the Magic Water Tour (El Circuito Mágico del Agua). This attraction includes various fountains throughout the walkway including the largest fountain, nicknamed the “Magic Fountain”, as well as a Children’s Fountain and various tunnels. One of the fountains offers a regularly scheduled laser light and picture show with water that dances to the beat of the music.
Address: Jr. Madre de Dios S/N, Cercado de Lima, Perú
Phone: +51 1 4240827
Operating Hours:
– Monday 2:00pm – 10:00pm
– Tuesday 2:00pm – 10:00pm
– Wednesday 2:00pm – 10:00pm
– Thursday 2:00pm – 10:00pm
– Friday 2:00pm – 10:00pm
– Saturday 2:00pm – 10:00pm
– Sunday 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Admission Cost:
– General admission S/ 4.00
– Children under 5 years old FREE
– People with disabilities, 50% off general admission, presenting CONADIS carnet.
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