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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 87 attractions in Lima

Lima's largest museum features scale models of temples, ruins and archaeological sites that tell the story of Peru's long history from prehistoric times and ancient civilizations to the advanced civilizations of Huari, Chimu and Paracas and the Inca Empire.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Street
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 87 attractions in Lima

This private collection, assembled by Miguel Mujica Gallo, contains a wide assortment of pre-Columbian gold handicraft, weapons, ceremonial objects, jewelry and gold from both the Incas and pre-Inca...

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 87 attractions in Lima

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 example about...

Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 87 attractions in Lima

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Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 87 attractions in Lima

The extensive archaeological collection in this museum includes more than 100,000 items from pre-Hispanic cultures including ceramics, metals, funeral offerings and carved stone figures.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Educational site; Performance
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #28 of 87 attractions in Lima

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.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 87 attractions in Lima

The Sala Museo Oro del Peru exhibits the best collection of pieces of gold and other precious metals belonging to pre-Columbian cultures that developed in Peru. You will enjoy a unique experience and will be in contact with the vision of the universe of these ancient cultures. Also, during your tour, you will witness the treasure contained in the Sican Room which exhibits a remarkable selection of the best golden pieces.

Attraction type: Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #30 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Architectural building; Cavern/cave; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 87 attractions in Lima

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."

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Neighborhood; Historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #33 of 87 attractions in Lima

The church's surviving 17th-century elements are the Spanish baroque front, the sacristy (noted for the fine woodwork) and its antechamber featuring a stuccoed ceiling, decorative wall tiles and a...

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #34 of 87 attractions in Lima

The Government Palace or House of Pizarro (Palacio de Gobierno or Casa de Pizarro) is the Residence of the President of Peru. The initial structure was built by Francisco Pizarro as Governor. Then, it

Attraction type: Government building; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #36 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 87 attractions in Lima

Elegant and charming residential neighborhood located north of Lima features neo-classic architecture, cobblestone streets, excellent dining, good shopping and the Huaca Hallamarma, a restored pre-Inca pyramid that now serves as a small museum of Indian artifacts.

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #38 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Bridge
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 87 attractions in Lima
Attraction type: Theater
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