Lima Historic Center Travel Guide
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.
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.
Osambela House
You can browse the exhibits at Osambela House, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lima. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this culturally rich area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Lima Historic Center
Cercado de Lima
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.
Brena
You'll enjoy the shopping and historical sites in Brena. You might want to make time for a stop at La Rambla or Archaeological Site of Mateo Salado.
La Victoria
Get to know La Victoria and its many features like its restaurants and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Gamarra Moda Plaza and Javier Prado Convention Center, and you can jump on the metro at Nicolas Arriola Station or Gamarra Station to get around the city.
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.
Lince
Travellers enjoy Lince for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Risso Commercial Center while you're in the area.
Pueblo Libre
Pueblo Libre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Larco Herrera Museum and National Museum of the Archaeology Anthropology and History of Peru.
- Plaza de Armas de Lima
- Plaza San Martin
- Jiron de La Union
- Church and Convent of San Francisco
- Government Palace
- Cathedral of Lima
- Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas
- Torre Tagle Palace
- Aliaga Virreynal House
- Basilica and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy
- Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
- San Marcos Cultural Center
- Casa Grau Naval Museum