10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Lima That You Shouldn't Miss

November 15, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
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1. Museo Larco

Avenida Bolivar 1515 Pueblo Libre, Lima Lima 21 Peru +51 1 4611312 [email protected] http://www.museolarco.org/
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5.0 based on 12,417 reviews

Museo Larco

MUSEO LARCO OPENS FROM 9AM TO 10PM, DAILY. The Museo Larco is housed in an exquisite 18th century vice-royal mansion, built over a 7th century pre-Columbian pyramid and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The museum’s galleries exhibit the finest and most magnificent gold and jewelry treasures from Ancient Peru and the renowned erotic collection, one of Peru’s most celebrated attractions. Founded in 1926 and located in Lima, the Museo Larco holds the largest and most important archaeological collection of Ancient Peru in the world. Peru is known worldwide thanks to the legendary Inca Empire on the Andes Mountains; however few are aware that this society existed only for the last 100 years before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores. The Museo Larco portrays to the visitor an engaging narrative, recounting 5000 years in the development of Peru’s pre-Columbian history; thus becoming the ideal means to understand and enjoy Ancient Peru. On the Museum’s terraces overlooking its vibrant and stunning gardens, find Museo Larco´s Café restaurant, where one can savour the best of Peruvian and International cuisine.All in all, it’s accurate to say that to become fascinated by Peruvian history, the journey begins at Museo Larco!

Reviewed By MHH-Berkshire - South Devon, United Kingdom

Brilliant museum, well laid out with an large collection of Inca pottery and grave goods, and a selection of “erotic” pottery in a separate wing. Some outstanding pieces

2. Gran Teatro Nacional

Av. Javier Prado Este 2225 San Borja, Lima 15021 Peru +51 1 6189393 [email protected] http://www.granteatronacional.pe
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5.0 based on 107 reviews

Gran Teatro Nacional

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

While visiting Lima, "Avenida Javier Prado Este" will certainly be on your way many many times. Two impressive buildings, on this important avenue, will absolutely catch your attention! One, is the Ministery of Culture (a modern "Incan" architectural style construction), which is sided by the second one, the awesome "Gran Teatro Nacional". This modern theater has opened its doors in 2011 and is considered the most important multi-purpose auditorium in Peru, seating nearly 1,500 spectators. Theater, music, ballet, opera, musicals and circus presentations are scheduled all year round! While in Lima, on "normal" times, check its programme! Always a great spectacle going on! Enjoy!

3. Tourist Information Center

Avenida Jose Larco 799 Calle San Martin Intersection, Lima Peru +(51)5952385 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Touristinformationcenterlima/
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Tourist Information Center

The Tourist Information Center can be described as an information hub for tourists in Lima, where we strive to be of help to any people in need of advice while visiting the beautiful country of Peru. Our local, bilingual team are more than capable of helping with any requirements you might have, all in a personal and comprehensive manner!

Reviewed By rowie99 - Queenstown, New Zealand

Many thanks to David at Miraflores office for giving us such great service and information...and with a smile!!

4. Basilica y Monasterio de Santo Domingo

Jiron Camana 170, Lima 15001 Peru +51 1 4276793 http://www.conventosantodomingo.pe/
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4.5 based on 1,418 reviews

Basilica y Monasterio de Santo Domingo

Built by Dominican friars in 1549, this Church and Monastery contains the tombs of Santa Martin de Porres and Peru's other famous saint, Santa Rosa de Lima.

Reviewed By 816maksimm

We have visited a tower of the monastery with a private guide working for donation. There is a collection of church bells of different centuries in there, and the view from the tower gives an opportunity to take great panoramas of the Lima!

5. Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

Plaza San Francisco Jirón Lampa y Ancash, Lima 15001 Peru +51 1 4267377 [email protected] http://museocatacumbas.com/
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4.5 based on 6,337 reviews

Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

This church and monastery of St. Francis (circa 1674) is known for its catacombs that contain the remains of more than 70,000 people and a magnificent library that houses thousands of antique texts.

Reviewed By eval682 - Boston, United States

I sold my sons on a visit to this church by telling them about the bones they'd be able to see in the catacombs. I don't think they were disappointed! Of equal interest to my husband and me, however, was the beautiful church, with woodwork and murals, the open courtyard/cloister, and its rich history through multiple earthquakes. Definitely worth a visit. Tours are conducted in English and Spanish. We arrived just as a Spanish group was getting started, so we waited 15 minutes for the next tour in English.

6. The Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum

Calle Retiro 160 Miraflores, Lima LIMA 18 Peru +51 1 4412909 [email protected] http://www.museoamano.org/
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4.5 based on 291 reviews

The Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum

This museum features the private collection of Mr. Yoshitaro Amano, which contains selected pieces of ceramics and textiles, arranged chronologically to illustrate the development of weaving throughout Peru's pre-Columbian cultures, featuring special items from the Chancay culture.

Reviewed By H9427OPfrankm

The collection of ancient textiles are covered here in detail, and taken from dozens of tribal regions of Peru. The amazing thing is there is also an gallery space and a courtyard where post-modern contemporary art highlighting Artists from the Lima region and they are exhibited throughout the year.

7. San Pedro Church (Iglesia de San Pedro)

Jiron Azangaro, cuadra 4, Lima 15001 Peru +51 1 4283017 http://www.sanpedrodelima.org/
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4.5 based on 485 reviews

San Pedro Church (Iglesia de San Pedro)

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.

Reviewed By RandyRoss - Ridgetown, Canada

We visited the San Pedro Church on our walking tour of historic downtown Lima, booked on the Holland America ship Volendam. This is a beautiful church and certainly worth seeing. There is so much history in this city.

8. Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, Antropologia e Historia del Peru

Plaza Bolivar S/N Pueblo Libre, Lima Peru +51 1 4635070 [email protected] http://mnaahp.cultura.pe/
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Museo Nacional de Arqueologia, Antropologia e Historia del Peru

Temporarily closed 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.

Reviewed By 320RayM - Sussex, Canada

Incas are a key feature of Peruvian history BUT, once you visit the museum you'll find much more history than just the Incas - surprising to see all the previous historical communities revealed. Peru appears to do well in preserving and collecting artifacts and bits of their past. Definitely worth a visit while in Lima.

9. Museo Pedro de Osma

Av. Pedro de Osma 421, Lima Peru +51 1 4670063 [email protected] http://www.museopedrodeosma.org/
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Museo Pedro de Osma

This museum maintains an extensive private collection of colonial art featuring paintings, sculptures, silverware and furniture from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries.

Reviewed By 11douglast - Los Altos, United States

We did not know about this museum, but the family is a rich mining family for over 200 years. The house is gorgeous. the rear building was the dining room, and has lots of family history and portraits. There is an interesting presentation of silver, but large parts are not that old. The religious paintings from the 17 and 18th centuries are exquisite, but not my faves. We bought a combination ticket to this and the MATE photo museum which is right down the block in another mansion.

10. MALI - Museo de Arte de Lima

Paseo Colon 125, Parque de la Exposicion Parque de la Exposicion, Lima 15046 Peru +51 1 2040000 [email protected] http://mali.pe/
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MALI - Museo de Arte de Lima

The MALI’s permanent collection preserves more than 18,000 pieces –among textiles, ceramics, metal work, photography, drawings and paintings– that witness to more than 3,000 years of art history in Peru. The museum exhibits the artworks in the permanent galleries in a sequential way divided in four sections: pre-Columbian, Colonial, Republican and Modern art. It also has galleries for temporary exhibitions of national and international artists. MALI is located in the heart of downtown Lima and provides the opportunity for a first approach to Peru, through its great master pieces.

Reviewed By Clevlander - Springfield, United States

This is a very good museum focused on the history and art of Peru. At its really built for the local people you truly use this gem of a place. There are many very interesting exhibitions that are rotated around the year and their permanent collection is also very good. Its truly enjoyable to see people from all ages share the experience of the place. Its inexpensive and their restaurant is very good. The current exhibition of Peruvian Silver is out of this world!

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