Approaching a colony of sea lions at Ballesta Isla...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
Guano-covered rocks outcroppings and cliffs from s...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
A flock of sea birds flying past our boat at Balle...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
Statue of General San Martin at the Plaza San Mart...Photo by Bandit, USA
Another example of the architecture and colors of ...Photo by Bandit, USA
Cute Humboldt Penguins at Ballesta Islands seem to...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
These sea lions don't seem to mind the guano as th...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
School of Engineering in the Miraflores District i...Photo by Bandit, USA
Colorful building in the Miraflores District in Li...Photo by Bandit, USA
Sea lions sunning on the rocks at Ballesta Islands...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
Candid family photo: sea lions at Ballesta Islands...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
Beautiful church being renovated in the downtown a...Photo by Bandit, USA
Guano-covered rock forms arches over the deep blue...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
Approaching a colony of sea lions at Ballesta Isla...Photo by Tim Leffel, USA
This is the market where we went to pick up our in...Photo by Bandit, USA
Us continuing to enjoy the historic center of L...Photo by Thomas S
Lima- Plaza de Armas Photo by Zeca
The entrance to the marketPhoto by Bandit, USA
These are some of the tables at the rooftop bar wh...Photo by Bandit, USA
Here's the end result. Cheers!Photo by Bandit, USA
Lima
Attractions
Lima Attractions
Our list of noteworthy Lima attractions and places to see in Lima, from the must-see tourist landmarks to the top local attractions.
Jiron de la Union
Downtown Lima’s most lively and colorful street is pedestrianized Jiron de la Union. Lined with boutiques and stores for window-shopping, restaurants and ... Continue Reading »
Catedral de Lima
Lima's baroque twin-towered cathedral dominates the city's central Plaza de Armas. The cathedral's elaborate colonial exterior looks intact, but it has ... Continue Reading »
Iglesia and Museo de San Francisco
The Iglesia and Museo de San Francisco is a spectacular example of Moorish-inspired Spanish baroque colonial grandeur, but the real highlight is the spooky ... Continue Reading »
Lima Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
Lima’s Plaza Mayor (main square) is central Plaza de Armas, the city’s historic heart and birthplace. Landscaped with palm trees, elaborate lampposts, flower ... Continue Reading »
San Pedro Church (Iglesia de San Pedro)
Lima’s baroque Church of San Pedro was built in grand style by the Jesuits in 1638. The Jesuit Order’s premier church in Peru, it’s also one of the country’s ... Continue Reading »
Pachacamac Itshma Temple
The closest archaeological site to Lima is Pachacamac, a pre-Inca collection of sand-blasted pyramid temples and palaces spanning 1,500 years. Over the ... Continue Reading »
Machu Picchu
The holy grail for lovers of Inca monuments, the enigmatic lost city of Machu Picchu is the most famous archaeological site in all of South America. The ... Continue Reading »
Nazca Lines
The arid plains surrounding the small town of Nazca are detailed with South America’s most enigmatic sight, the extraordinary Nazca Lines. Etched into more ... Continue Reading »
Mujica Gallo (Gold Museum)
Gold and silver were highly prized and beautifully worked by the Inca. The precious materials were worked into symbolic and decorative pieces, but were never ... Continue Reading »
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
The pepper-pot belfry of Santo Domingo, one of Lima’s most historic churches, makes a rococo statement on Lima’s skyline. The interior has a neoclassical ... Continue Reading »
Lake Titicaca
Not only is Lake Titicaca South America’s largest lake, it’s also the highest navigable lake in the world, sitting a lofty 3,820m (12,500 feet) above sea ... Continue Reading »
Miraflores
The swanky beachfront suburb of Miraflores is one of Lima’s most sought-after zip codes. Miraflores is where you’ll find Lima’s best restaurants, shops and ... Continue Reading »
Museo Larco Herrera
To help you get your head around Peru’s centuries of history and culture, visit the well-regarded Museo Larco Herrera in Lima. The chronological overview of ... Continue Reading »
Flavors of Peru Written by Viator
Lima Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
Inca Civilization Written by Viator
