Things to do in Lima Region, Peru: The Best Historic Sites

September 7, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Lima Region (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlima]) is located in the central coast of the country, its regional seat (capital city) is Huacho. Lima Province, which contains the city of Lima, the country's capital, is located west of the Lima Region; this province is autonomous and not under the jurisdiction of the Regional Government.
Restaurants in Lima Region

1. Zona Arqueologica caral

carretera panamericana norte Km 184, Caral Peru +51 1 2052500 http://www.zonacaral.gob.pe/
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5.0 based on 49 reviews

Zona Arqueologica caral

Reviewed By samhidrixs - Baja California, Mexico

This site is very special. For the oldest known ruins in the Americas - the buildings and town planning are very sophisticated. We were stunned and also pleased, by how quiet the site is. there are not big tour groups, we only saw few groups there. The guides only speak Spanish, hopolly we understand Spanish litle bit, but even though we only speak English - they speak with such passion that we could understand it all rather well.

2. Quinta Heeren

Jiron Junin 1201, Lima 15003 Peru http://misterioquintaheeren.blogspot.pe
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Quinta Heeren

3. Parroquia del Sagrario

Jiron Carabaya 220 Frente a plaza de armas y al lado de la Catedral, Lima 15001 Peru +51 1 4278757 http://parroquiaelsagrariodelima.org/
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Parroquia del Sagrario

4. Aspero Ciudad Pesquera de la Civilizacion Caral

Supe Puerto S/N Cruzando la Plaza Grau Supe Puerto, Barranca Peru 512364104 [email protected] http://www.zonacaral.gob.pe/aspero/aspero-2/mundo/index.html
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Aspero Ciudad Pesquera de la Civilizacion Caral

The space built in the city of Áspero shows similar architectural components and styles than the other settlements of the Initial Formative Period (3000-1600 BC): buildings erected with overlapping platforms, central stairs,facades oriented towards a central open space and squares sunken circular.the Caral Archaeological Zone has been conducting research and conservation of archaeological monument

5. Santuario Nuestra Senora de la Soledad

Jiron Ancash y Jiron Lampa Plazuela de San Francisco, Lima 15001 Peru +51 1 4268674 http://www.soleanos.com/iglesia/
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Santuario Nuestra Senora de la Soledad

6. 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!

7. Huaca Pucllana

Calle General Borgono s/n, cuadra 8, Lima 15074 Peru +51 1 6177148 [email protected] http://huacapucllanamiraflores.pe/
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Huaca Pucllana

Built by millions of adobe bricks, these ruins once served as an administrative center and a pre-Inca ceremonial site dedicated to the God Pachacamac.

Reviewed By alanlid - Oxford, United Kingdom

Smack in built-up Lima, within easy walking distance of the centre of Miraflores (where visitors often stay), this is a remarkable archaeological site: a vast brick pyramid - and outlying courtyards - built of adobe and, thanks to its ingenious 'bookshelf' design, still standing after some 1700 years, despite earthquakes. The tour involves a bit of modest (safe) climbing and takes about an hour; our guide, Jorge, was very good, and explained the sequence of cultures who inhabited the site, how they worked, what they grew and ate (by way of illustration, there is a small garden and some domestic animals - guinea pigs, vicuña, etc. - which will appeal to the kids). Very interesting, unless you're averse to old sites of this kind, The restaurant is meant to be very good, though not cheap; we resisted the temptation.

8. Parque Reducto No. 2

Av. Benavides, Lima Peru
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Parque Reducto No. 2

Reviewed By H9427OPfrankm

This 'military' park contains the final resting place for the hundreds of brave Military and Civilians who made the 'ultimate' sacrifice for thier homeland in Miraflores on the 15th of January 1881. There is a white marble monument situated on the quiet North Western section of the 2nd redoubt, it is where the bones of patriots lie. Do pay your respects their first then continue on to enjoy your day at the park.

9. Casa de Aliaga

Jiron de la Union 224, Lima Peru +51 1 4277736 [email protected] http://casadealiaga.com
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Casa de Aliaga

Colonial House in Lima. Built by Jeronimo de Aliaga y Ramirez in 1535, the same year of Lima's foundation. Ever since then the Aliaga family and their descendants have lived in the house, which is now occupied by the seventeen generation of the same family. Rebuilt and reshaped after the earthquakes, and some changes in architectural trends, the mansion has served for almost five centuries to Lima's history.

Reviewed By 1234texas - Dripping Springs, United States

We had seen the building, as we walked in the area close to our hotel, and were really impressed with it. The structure is a low one story stone building that is beautiful--well designed and executed with great attention to detail. The little yard in front is most attractive and inviting, but it is protected by a very nice antique gate and fence. We really wanted to see inside it and get a chance to experience it is a more personal manner, but that was not possible..... Or, so we thought! Little did we know that we were going to have dinner here the next evening! Our guide told us that this is one of the special places that GLOBUS included on our trip. The present owner of the house (which has ben in the same family for almost 500 years) makes the property available for dinners, private events, weddings and meetings. She actually hosted our dinner and ate with us as she told stories and answered our many questions. The meal was very good, nicely presented, and well served in the huge interior courtyard. We were impressed. The guided portion of our tour of the inside of the house is really grand. We got lot of information on the history of the structure and the many inhabitants. We were then allowed an hour or so for a self guided tours of many rooms. Over the years, there have been many changes to the interior. At the present time,iIt is furnished in a Victorian manner. Many of the antiques and art pieces have been collected by family members. It is really a great experience to be able to walk through all the rooms, and see the layout of the building. This is one of those wonderful unexpected "surprises" you get when you travel. It is an experience that is well worth whatever the cost. If you can get it set up when you are in Lima, I strongly recommend it. The owner (who lives in an "apartment" at the back of the mansion) has set up a non-profit corporation to help with the maintenance of the property--which is significant because of the age of the property and size! If you have a group large enough (we had 16, but I do not know the minimum), you should make the contacts to see if it can be done for your group. This is NOT an event you can set up upon arrival in country! EVERYONE in our group was totally pleased with this visit the owner, and the meal--I am certain you will be as well.

10. Vichama Archeological Complex

Huacho Peru http://www.zonacaral.gob.pe/en/news-2/city-vichama-an-ancient-narrative/
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Vichama Archeological Complex

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