Lima Historic Center Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Plaza Mayor which includes a park and flowers
Plaza Mayor which includes street scenes
Plaza Mayor featuring a city, land animals and street scenes
Plaza Mayor showing heritage architecture
Plaza Mayor which includes religious aspects, interior views and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Plaza Mayor which includes a park and flowers

Plaza de Armas de Lima

4/5(14 reviews)

This historic heart of Lima, where Francisco Pizarro founded Peru's government and the city cathedral was placed, is widely regarded as the city's birthplace.

Plaza de Armas de Lima
Plaza San Martin featuring street scenes

Plaza San Martin

4/5(8 reviews)

This ceremonial square, which stands as a memorial to Peru's great liberator, is filled with artisans, street performers and musicians.

Plaza San Martin
Jiron de La Union showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Jiron de La Union

Wander down one of the city’s most historic boulevards to get a sense of the local culture and see the churches and plazas that surround it.

Jiron de La Union
Church and Convent of San Francisco

Church and Convent of San Francisco

This 17th-century religious complex features a fascinating underground cemetery and an ancient library, found around its central Baroque-style church.

Church and Convent of San Francisco
Government Palace which includes an administrative building, a castle and heritage elements

Government Palace

Built by the city's founder, this presidential palace now stands as a symbol of Lima's strong government and houses the country's highest office.

Government Palace
Torre Tagle Palace

Torre Tagle Palace

You can learn about the history of Lima with a trip to Torre Tagle Palace. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.

Torre Tagle Palace

Activities

Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour

Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour

AU$195
per adult
Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour
From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Full Day Guided Tour

Full Day Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis from Lima

AU$181
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Full Day Tour: Ballestas Island & Huacachina Oasis from Lima
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

AU$98
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina
Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting

AU$100
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting
Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin

Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin

AU$60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin
From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour

AU$89
per adult
From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Lima Historic Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Diamond Lima

Hotel Diamond Lima

3 out of 5
Jr. Cuzco, Lima, Lima
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (379 reviews)
"The staff was great."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Hotel Diamond Lima
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

4 out of 5
Av Elmer Faucett S N, Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez, Callao, Lima
The price is AU$181 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$181
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,118 reviews)
"Airport shuttle good, only thing is that we get breakfast early around 5AM and they didn't had a lot of items available at that time."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso Ugarte 117, Miraflores, Lima
The price is AU$184 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$184
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (707 reviews)
"Staff, clean room"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Sheraton Lima Historic Center

Sheraton Lima Historic Center

4 out of 5
Paseo De La Republica 170, Lima, Lima
The price is AU$151 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$151
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (763 reviews)
"N/a"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Sheraton Lima Historic Center
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima City

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima City

4 out of 5
Av. Salaverry 3060 - Magdalena del Mar, Lima, Lima
The price is AU$128 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$128
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"It was a great experience we only stay for one night but the guy at the bar who close last night was really attentive and catered to us really well."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima City
Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Av. Tomas Valle s/n, Esq. Av. Faucett, Centro Aereo Comercial - Callao, Callao, Callao
The price is AU$184 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
AU$184
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,619 reviews)
"It was close to the airport so central, very busy, quite noisy."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Lima Historic Center

Downtown Lima featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Cercado de Lima

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Cercado de Lima include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza San Martin or Jiron de La Union while you're exploring the area.

Cercado de Lima
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La Victoria

Get to know La Victoria and its many features like its restaurants and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Javier Prado Convention Center and Gamarra Moda Plaza, and you can jump on the metro at Nicolas Arriola Station or Gamarra Station to get around the city.

La Victoria
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Jesus Maria

You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Jesus Maria. You might want to make time for a stop at Real Plaza Salaverry or Peruvian Japanese Cultural Center.

Jesus Maria
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Lince

Travellers enjoy Lince for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Risso Commercial Center while you're in the area.

Lince
Larco Museum which includes flowers and a garden

Pueblo Libre

4/5(1 area review)

Pueblo Libre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Larco Herrera Museum and Great Craft Market.

Pueblo Libre
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San Isidro Centro Financiero

San Isidro Centro Financiero is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Camino Real Mall and Avenue Los Conquistadores while in the area.

San Isidro Centro Financiero

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