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Museo Larco
As featured in 3 days in Lima
Ollie #1 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 350 reviews

The Larco Museum has become one of Lima’s must-dos. It displays an important collection of pre-Columbian art of more than 45,000 pieces and provides an excellent overview on 4000... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
Magic Water Circuit
As featured in Lima for young kids
Ollie #2 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 385 reviews

The Magic Water Circuit, recently inaugurated in the Reserve Park, has become one of the newest and most visited attraction in Lima. Honored with a Guinness Record and unique in... more »

Attraction type  Parks; Government Buildings
Miraflores
As featured in 3 days in Lima and 1 other guide
Ollie #3 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 442 reviews

Miraflores is one of the top tourist districts of Lima. The main hotels in this beautiful city are located by the Pacific ocean.  Within the past few years, there have been a lot... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Lima Mentor Tours
As featured in 3 days in Lima
Ollie #4 of 104 attractions in Lima
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Visit Lima’s most emblematic monuments. Visit Casa Osambela which dates from early 1800s. Impressive due to its 4 floor forbidden in the colonial...... more » Owner description: Visit Lima’s most emblematic monuments. Visit Casa Osambela which dates from early 1800s. Impressive due to its 4 floor forbidden in the colonial times and beautiful facade. The following stop is Casa de Aliaga which construction began only one month after the foundation of Lima in 1535, and, today, direct descendents live in this house. The circuit ends at Hotel Maury, at its bar, you will enjoy one of the best Pisco Sours in Lima. « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
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Caral
As featured in Day trips from Lima
Ollie #5 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 54 reviews

Human beings began populating the planet five million years ago, but it was only six thousand years ago that they started to build urban centers. Only six societies in the whole... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  87.5 miles from city center
Circuito Magico del Agua
Ollie #6 of 104 attractions in Lima
5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
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Barranco
As featured in 3 days in Lima and 1 other guide
Ollie #7 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 212 reviews

Barranco district was founded on October 26th, 1874. Its the smallest district of Lima and was always an attractive summer resort for middle and upper class residents of Lima and... more »

Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Historic Centre of Lima
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Ollie #8 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 245 reviews
Lima's downtown center, with its breathtaking architecture and rich history, makes it clear why it deserves to be a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco)
As featured in 3 days in Lima
Ollie #9 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 202 reviews
Owner description: This church and monastery of St. Francis (circa 1674) is known for its catacombs that contain the remains of more than 70,000 people and a magnificent...... more » Owner description: This church and monastery of St. Francis (circa 1674) is known for its catacombs that contain the remains of more than 70,000 people and a magnificent library that houses thousands of antique texts. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Libraries
Distance  21.0 miles from city center
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Lima Cathedral
As featured in Lima off the beaten path
Ollie #10 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 134 reviews
Owner description: Located on the city's Main Square or Plaza Mayor, this cathedral was built in 1564 by architect Jeronimo de Aliaga and features an ivory baroque...... more » Owner description: Located on the city's Main Square or Plaza Mayor, this cathedral was built in 1564 by architect Jeronimo de Aliaga and features an ivory baroque chapel of La Inmaculada and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, known as the "conquistador of Peru." « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Parque Reserva
Ollie #11 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 72 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Monastery of Santo Domingo (Iglesia y Monasterio de Santo Domingo)
Ollie #12 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Owner description: Built by Dominican friars in 1549, this Church and Monastery contains the tombs of Santa Martin de Porres and Peru's other famous saint, Santa Rosa de...... more » Owner description: Built by Dominican friars in 1549, this Church and Monastery contains the tombs of Santa Martin de Porres and Peru's other famous saint, Santa Rosa de Lima. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Huaca Pucllana (Juliana)
As featured in Lima off the beaten path
Ollie #13 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 148 reviews
Built by millions of adobe bricks, these ruins once served as an administrative center and a pre-Inca ceremonial site dedicated to the God Pachacamac.
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Distance  4.5 miles from city center
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Ollie #14 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 124 reviews
Owner description: Once considered the heart of old Lima, this grand plaza features many important architectural monuments and buildings including a magnificent bronze...... more » Owner description: Once considered the heart of old Lima, this grand plaza features many important architectural monuments and buildings including a magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650, the Archbishop's Palace with its elegant balconies and the Government Palace dating from 1924. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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San Pedro Church (Iglesia de San Pedro)
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Ollie #15 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Owner description: Built by the Jesuits in 1638, this ornate church features baroque altars decorated in gold leaf, several colonial paintings and La Abuelita, the...... more » Owner description: Built by the Jesuits in 1638, this ornate church features baroque altars decorated in gold leaf, several colonial paintings and La Abuelita, the oldest bell in Peru. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Amano Museum (Museo Amano)
Ollie #16 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Owner description: Museum features the private collection of Mr. Yoshitaro Amano that contains selected pieces of ceramics and textiles, arranged chronologically to...... more » Owner description: Museum features the private collection of Mr. Yoshitaro Amano that contains selected pieces of ceramics and textiles, arranged chronologically to illustrate the development of weaving throughout Peru's pre-Columbian cultures, featuring special items from the Chancay culture. « less
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
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Pachacamac
As featured in Day trips from Lima
Ollie #17 of 104 attractions in Lima
4 of 5 stars 106 reviews

Pachacamac (whose name means Lord of Earthquakes) is an archaeological citadel with strong sacred character, this place has original pre-Inca and Inca structures, and is the best... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
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Nova Skin - Medical Spa
Ollie #18 of 104 attractions in Lima
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Owner description: In Nova Skin you will enjoy the best spa experience in Peru. Our expert wellness professionals will make you feel and look younger and relaxed. Nova...... more » Owner description: In Nova Skin you will enjoy the best spa experience in Peru. Our expert wellness professionals will make you feel and look younger and relaxed. Nova Skin is the first and only Spa in Peru accredited by the International Medical Spa Association. We operate Inca Spa, the only spa in the world to mingle Inca culture with the best spa treatments. A mystical experience for your mind and body, experiencing Andean rituals, massages, Inca bath /Jacuzzi, in the cities of Cusco and Paracas. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  6.0 miles from city center
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Museo Pedro de Osma
Ollie #19 of 104 attractions in Lima
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Owner description: This museum maintains an extensive private collection of colonial art featuring paintings, sculptures, silverware and furniture from the seventeenth...... more » Owner description: This museum maintains an extensive private collection of colonial art featuring paintings, sculptures, silverware and furniture from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  7.7 miles from city center
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Shopping Center Larcomar (Centro Comercial Larcomar)
As featured in 3 days in Lima and 1 other guide
Ollie #20 of 104 attractions in Lima
4 of 5 stars 364 reviews
Owner description: Larcomar is a shopping center in Miraflores located on top of a reef with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. There are shops, restaurants and...... more » Owner description: Larcomar is a shopping center in Miraflores located on top of a reef with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. There are shops, restaurants and activities for young children. « less
Attraction type  Shops; Malls; Game/ Entertainment Centers; Movie Theaters
Distance  6.1 miles from city center
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