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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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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.
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The area
Neighborhood: Cercado de Lima
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Restaurants
740 within 3 miles

Embarcadero 41
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0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Peruvian • Latin • Seafood

Museo del Pisco
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PERÚ GOURMET
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L'Eau Vive del Peru - Restaurante Frances e internacional
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Churros San Francisco
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Tanta
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Restaurante Bar Cordano
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Embarcadero 41
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El 10 Plaza De Armas
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Attractions
232 within 6 miles

Archbishops Palace
324
2.7 ftSpeciality Museums • Architectural Buildings

Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)
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Centro Historico de Lima
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2.7 ftHistoric Walking Areas
Pileta del Angel de la Fama
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2.7 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Fountains

ChocoMuseo Plaza de Armas
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65 ftSpeciality Museums

Palacio Arzobispal De Lima
4
95 ftArchitectural Buildings • Religious Sites

Parroquia del Sagrario
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111 ftHistoric Sites • Churches & Cathedrals

Cathedral of Lima
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288 ftChurches & Cathedrals

Casa de la Literatura Peruana
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514 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Palacio Municipal de Lima
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463 ftGovernment Buildings
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4.5
8,143 reviews
Excellent
4,152
Very good
3,183
Average
754
Poor
42
Terrible
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Tony Mongrut
Lima, Peru18 contributions
Dec 2019
This historical place that is located in downtown Lima, has among his attractions, the change of guards in the government palace, where our President lives, the Main Cathedral, The City Hall, and just a few blocks a special boulevard, named Chabuca Granda, in Honour of our most talented composer of peruvian Music, famous for songs like "la flor de la Canela" "José Antonio" and many more. In this Boulevard, you only need to wear informal clothes, no expensive watches or cam corders, because it is a common place where people go to eat typical dishes from Perú, like arroz con leche, mazamorra morada, picarones, anticuchos, and peruvian handicrafts, or you can have your portarit painted, the salespeople hired from the city hall, provide you with clean healthy food, I just mentioned, the red carts.
Also there are shows made by street artists, but I´d rather you didn't get too close, just to avoid any problem, like language, If you are in a group, fantastic!
You can also hire the religious circuit, with a travel agency, so you will visit important churches with a tour guide.
Also there are shows made by street artists, but I´d rather you didn't get too close, just to avoid any problem, like language, If you are in a group, fantastic!
You can also hire the religious circuit, with a travel agency, so you will visit important churches with a tour guide.
Written February 2, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,618 contributions
Oct 2019
Remember, everything started here ... On January 18, 1535, Spanish "Conquistador" Francisco Pizarro founded the City of Lima and, right at this very site, designated where the "Plaza de Armas" (or "Plaza Mayor") would be built! Just amazing! The other buildings came some time after, being built and rebuilt along the centuries up to their todays' features - the "Catedral de Lima", the "Parroquia del Sagrario and the central water fountain (all from the 17th century); the "Palacio Arzobispal", the "Palacio de Gobierno", the "Palacio Municipal de Lima" and the "Palacio de la Unión" (all dating the 20th century) constitute the city's focal point. You are just about to visit the very heart of Lima, its beautiful historic center, locally known as "Cercado de Lima". Take your time and stroll along, enjoy the views, the lovely manicured gardens and lawns, the "Changing of the Guard" at noon in front of the "Palacio de Gobierno" and visit the interior of all buildings that allow so! And as a curiosity, Peru's independence from Spain was proclaimed right here in 1821! Don't forget your camera! Enjoy!
Written June 5, 2020
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada9,092 contributions
Jan 2020
We visited the Plaza de Armas on a walking tour of downtown Lima. Our views were not as great as they could have been because they were setting up for a big celebration with popular musical groups that evening. The real treat was the wonderful band that played following the changing of the guards.
Written March 29, 2020
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Eduardo R
Aguas Calientes, Peru1,010 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Changing the guard is a horror. The guards close the square at 11:30 am and do not let tourists in! You have to be there before they close. They are quite truculent and armed. It seems that there is an explicit discrimination. They let in those who are white with European faces and bar their own citizens. The square is practically empty! A national shame! I am not coming back! Avoid!
Written February 21, 2020
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Wesley C
Tucson, AZ6,752 contributions
Oct 2019
Tha Plaza de Armas (aka Plaza Mayor) is the heart of Historic Lima surrounded by main the city's main attractions -- Catedral de Lima & Archbishop's Palace, Lima City Hall, and Peru's Presidential Palace. Beautiful fountain in the center, beautiful gardens and the "Lima Sign". A Must See!!
Written April 25, 2020
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Renato
Sao Paulo, SP100 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
La Plaza de Armas is located at Lima city center and is the office building of Peruvian government. Is a historical place surrounded with several very well preserved buildings and other tourist sites such as San Francisco church. The place is very clean and full with lots of employees from Lima Tourist Department strategically located to give you informations and directions. Everyday, starting from 11:45, takes place the place the palace’s guard exchange. Certainly worth the visit.
Written January 12, 2020
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MrsWYN-R
Somerset, UK2,613 contributions
Mar 2020
We were on a walking tour in down town Lima. The main square is definitely worth finding and ensure that you have your camera at the ready.
Immaculate gardens surrounded by beautiful colourful buildings and fountains. Buildings in the main square include the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and Lima Cathedral. If you are lucky you may experience the military band and the appearance of The President.
Immaculate gardens surrounded by beautiful colourful buildings and fountains. Buildings in the main square include the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace and Lima Cathedral. If you are lucky you may experience the military band and the appearance of The President.
Written March 29, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Cavydad
Camarillo, CA2,202 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Must do is to walk, meander, and explore historic Lima. The Plaza Mayor is but one focal point in the neighborhood. Quite ceremonial in design, and impressive on the scale of Madrid and Barcelona.
Much of Lima is chaotic and full of fast weaving automobiles and buses. The Plaza Mayor and surrounding streets are relatively calm.
Do look up as you wander and check out the contrasting architecture and building facades.
Much of Lima is chaotic and full of fast weaving automobiles and buses. The Plaza Mayor and surrounding streets are relatively calm.
Do look up as you wander and check out the contrasting architecture and building facades.
Written January 14, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
ilove2travel73
Toronto, Canada280 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Spent a full day within the historic Plaza de Armas de Lima. Beautiful colonial architecture! It was the beginning of Carnaval so we were privileged to see a colourful parade from local church parishes.
The highlight was our tour through the Cathedral de Lima.....remarkable history and interior facades (including the tour of graves below the Cathedral.
The highlight was our tour through the Cathedral de Lima.....remarkable history and interior facades (including the tour of graves below the Cathedral.
Written March 1, 2020
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Angela L
Katy, TX86 contributions
May 2021
Unfortunately, when we visited the center of the square was closed, so we could only walk around the outskirts. The views were still beautiful however and we enjoyed visiting the beautiful church and archbishop palace. There was also a sandwich shop there called El Chinito that had many customers, but we didn't get to try it.
Written June 8, 2021
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Martha
Melbourne, FL81 contributions
Do you pick up from the cruise terminals?
SutherinComfort
Corvallis, OR23 contributions
Yes. The tour picks up at the Callao cruise dock.
Angie
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Buen dÃa
Necesito información:
Mi vuelo de noviembre tendrá una escala de 10am a 5pm(7horas) en Lima. Que lugares puedo visitar en ese tiempo, donde puedo hacer compras o que actividades me recomiendan hacer?
Agradecida de antemano.
Danyrojma
Santiago, Chile6 contributions
por el poco tiempo. sólo te recomiendo ir al centro de Lima. "guardando tus pertenencias" revisa sitios turÃsticos. en la Plaza mayor frente a la Casa de Gobierno hay catedrales e iglesias y museos cerca. contempla 2 horas para el regreso al aeropuerto.. te envÃo numero de un uber privado +51 945 058 213 el Chofer Don Jorge es muy bueno. y te cobra muy buen precio él conoce mucho y también fué nuestro GuÃa turÃstico. te busca y lleva al aeropuerto y te cuenta la historia de la ciudad.. es Genial
Thiago B
Fortaleza, CE360 contributions
Alguém pode dizer qual o impacto nos pontos turÃsticos da atual crise no Peru? Qual o clima da cidade nestes dias?
Franklin A
Rio de Janeiro, RJ7,280 contributions
Existe uma aparente tranqüilidade na população peruana a respeito da situação polÃtica do paÃs. Nós pontos turÃsticos não há impacto visÃvel. Ao contrário, estão lotados de pessoas: turistas e nativos. O máximo que se ouve a respeito são dos motoristas de táxi da região que comentam sobre tal crise. Afora isso, mas nenhuma menção.
Bom passeio!
Cuál es tu atracción sobre la plaza de armas
Panonimo
Madrid, Spain120 contributions
La Plaza de Armas es la atracción. Es un lugar espectacular cuando no está tomado por el ejército.
estaré de escala mi vuelo llega a las 8:30 pm y sale el dia siguiente a las 6 am que me recomendarian hacer??
Gustavo Hollich
Montevideo Department, Uruguay50 contributions
No hay muchas mas cosas que hacer,al llegar y partir a esa hora.Las respuestas de los colegas han dado,son las mejores opciones.
Buen viaje
labad121256
Niles, IL5 contributions
On short notice, I'm leaving for Lima next week, and my flight arrives at around midnight. Is it safe to travel to the city center around that time? If so, what the safest mode of transport? Is it even safe to go out the terminal after midnight? Are there a lot of BUDGET hotels outside the airport? Hoping someone will respond ASAP. Thanks much.
muzzi h
Cape Town Central, South Africa219 contributions
We stayed at 1900 hostel - it was brilliant!! They can arrange a taxi fo you from the airport if you give them sufficient notice. Would really think it was more than safe. Our teenage children took a taxi on their own from the hostel to the airport on their own - no problem!
Lili Z
Maceio, AL870 contributions
alguém já usou o ticket de passeios pelo decolar? queria saber se é confiável pra pegar city tour em lima
Alessandra K
Goiania, GO553 contributions
Eu também comprei o ingresso do Mirobus tour no Parque Keneddy.
O pessoal dessa empresa me falou que só eles fazem city tour de ônibus em Lima agora. Tiraram o Hop on Hop off.
Tanto que esse city tour não é daqueles que passa de hora em hora e você pode descer. Só para no Mosteiro de São Francisco. Só lá pode descer. O resto você vê de dentro do ônibus.
Sobre a Decolar tenho muita ressalva com essa empresa, comprei passagens de avião e eles mudaram o vôo sem nossa autorização, tirando um paÃs da nossa rota. E não conseguiram arrumar de volta. Só a Avianca conseguiu corrigir o erro deles. Então pode ser que estejam vendendo ingresso de um tour que talvez nem exista mais. Não achei boa empresa.
Lili Z
Maceio, AL870 contributions
alguem sabe uma agencia boa e barata para fazer o city tour em lima?
sylviaoliveirs
Sao Paulo, SP73 contributions
Oi Lili, não sei te informar porque já sai com tudo resolvido daqui, mas quem me deu suporte la foi a Condor Travel, excelente por sinal, talvez vc consiga pelo site . Bjs
ronald p
Santiago, Chile94 contributions
Saludos cordiales, en mi proximo viaje voy a hacer una escala de 5 horas en Lima, y me gustaria visitar la Plaza de armas. Alguien sabe cuanto cobra un Taxi desde y hacia el aeropuerto? o si hay otro medio para llegar y regresar al aeropuerto? Muchas gracias
Andrés P
Montevideo, Uruguay14 contributions
Hola, un taxi te puede salir entre 20 a 30 dólares hacia el centro de Lima. Te recomiendo que tomes los taxis dentro del aeropuerto. PodrÃas encontrar afuera del aeropuerto, talvez más barato, pero como turista, no te lo recomiendo.
Frequently Asked Questions about Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
- Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor) is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor):
- Lima City Walking Tour with Pick-up & Drop Off Small Group (From $42.50)
- Lima day tour by panoramic bus (From $20.00)
- Lima Must-See Landmarks Small-Group Tour (From $70.00)
- Highlights of Lima - Private Half Day Tour (From $115.00)
- Private Full-Day Best of Lima Tour (From $180.00)
- Hotels near Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor):
- (0.09 mi) Savoy Hotel
- (0.06 mi) Hostal Wiracocha
- (0.11 mi) Apartamento 5 Estrellas En Centro Historico De Lima
- (0.07 mi) Posada Don Pedro
- (0.13 mi) Plaza Mayor Lima Hostal
- Restaurants near Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor):
- (0.00 mi) Rocky
- (0.00 mi) Pizza Palace
- (0.00 mi) Restaurant Reyes
- (0.00 mi) Kamaq
- (0.01 mi) Museo del Pisco
- Attractions near Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor):
- (0.00 mi) Centro Historico de Lima
- (0.00 mi) Pileta del Angel de la Fama
- (0.00 mi) Presidential Palace (Palacio de Gobierno)
- (0.00 mi) Archbishops Palace
- (0.01 mi) ChocoMuseo Plaza de Armas