Lima Historic Center
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Visit Lima Historic Center
Popular places to visit

Plaza de Armas de Lima
Visit the birthplace of Lima. It has an antique fountain at its center surrounded by a majestic cathedral, a palace and colonial buildings.

Plaza San Martin
Visit one of the most important parts of the city with a poignant statue of Peru’s liberator surrounded by elegant buildings.

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.

Church and Convent of San Francisco
Visit this 17th-century monastery complex with a temple and an eerie underground cemetery. It is also home to a convent, an illustrious library and two churches, in Lima’s historic center.

Basilica Cathedral of Lima
The twin towers of this 16th-century basilica are a constant presence in the backdrop of views from anywhere in the city center.

Government Palace
This was Lima’s first official palace when the city went under Spanish rule. Now, it holds government meetings and is home to the country’s president.
Things to do

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

Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)

Paracas & Huacachina Full Day from Lima : Sunset Experience

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores
Lima Historic Center Hotel Deals

Hotel Diamond Lima
Recently stayed for
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

GRAN HOTEL BOLIVAR
El hotel es precioso pero las habitaciones necesitan ser reformadas y actualizadas, son amplias pero antiguas y el cuarto de baño está en un nivel bastante más elevado que el resto de la habitación lo que dificulta su acceso. Las habitaciones deben ser renovadas y especialmente el cuarto de baño ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
There was a great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Absolutely great location and nice hotel. A HUGE problem arose right when our stay started. The pull out couch bed had a giant curve shaped like a hammock! We went to the front desk to ask if there were any rooms with a functioning pull out sofa bed. The front desk said word for word, “none of our ...
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG
The food was amazing, the staff top notch, the room super clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Excellent
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026
