What to do and see in Lima Region, Peru: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

October 18, 2021 Alice Mieles

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. Museo Larco

Avenida Bolivar 1515 Pueblo Libre, Lima Lima 21 Peru +51 1 4611312 [email protected] http://www.museolarco.org/
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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. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

Jr. Junin and Jr. Carabaya, Lima Peru +51 980 048 502 http://www.mapitravel.com
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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

Once considered the heart of old Lima, this grand plaza features many important architectural monuments and buildings including a magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650, the Archbishop's Palace with its elegant balconies and the Government Palace dating from 1924.

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Remember, everything started here ... On January 18, 1535, Spanish "Conquistador" Francisco Pizarro founded the City of Lima and, right at this very site, designated where the "Plaza de Armas" (or "Plaza Mayor") would be built! Just amazing! The other buildings came some time after, being built and rebuilt along the centuries up to their todays' features - the "Catedral de Lima", the "Parroquia del Sagrario and the central water fountain (all from the 17th century); the "Palacio Arzobispal", the "Palacio de Gobierno", the "Palacio Municipal de Lima" and the "Palacio de la Unión" (all dating the 20th century) constitute the city's focal point. You are just about to visit the very heart of Lima, its beautiful historic center, locally known as "Cercado de Lima". Take your time and stroll along, enjoy the views, the lovely manicured gardens and lawns, the "Changing of the Guard" at noon in front of the "Palacio de Gobierno" and visit the interior of all buildings that allow so! And as a curiosity, Peru's independence from Spain was proclaimed right here in 1821! Don't forget your camera! Enjoy!

3. 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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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.

4. Miraflores

Miraflores District, Lima Peru +51 1 7029393 http://www.mirafloreslima.com
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Miraflores

This beachfront residential district features many of Lima's excellent shops, restaurants, nightspots and first class hotels.

Reviewed By 2017aajaa

Miraflores is a wonderful part of Peru filled with wonderful restaurants and parks to see! Highly recommend visiting Love Park, the Mall on the Cliff, and Kennedy Park, all areas within walking distance. There’s also mutiple markets in the area that sell beautiful souvenirs as well.

5. 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.

6. Pachacamac

Autopista Antigua Panamericana Sur km 31 Close to Lurin, Lima 16 Peru +51 1 3215606 http://www.pachacamac.net/
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Pachacamac

Located only 31 kilometers from Lima, these ancient ruins are all that remain of an important religious center that was constructed more than 1,000 years before the Inca Empire.

Reviewed By skyejack - Malvern, Australia

The Pachacamac ruins cover a very large site 31 k south of Lima where a town for 20,000 people was built in 700 AD, pre Inca era. It is a sandy desert with several amazing excavations including a rebuilt house of the chosen women, a granary story of huge proportions, a burial site and a sun temple for adoration of the Sun God. Next door but not part of the site is a Private Hacienda with a 1st class Paso Horse stud.

7. 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!

8. Barranco

Lima Peru +51 978 323 704 http://barrancoguide.com/in/paseo-saenz-pena-un-lugar-que-debe-conocer
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Barranco

Reviewed By Susanorkide - Fredensborg, Denmark

I absolutely loved this bohemian district close to the ocean with a lot of street art, artists and artisans. Barranco has beautiful and old architecture. I was there, on my last day in Lima, January 1, so it was pretty crowded. Nevertheless, I enjoyed to walk around the neighbourhood, and it’s definitely worth a visit.

9. Rio Lunahuana

Km 180 Carretera Panamericana Sur, Lunahuana 15727 Peru +51 982 841 976
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Rio Lunahuana

Whitewater challenges for canoeing and kayaking, and godd fishing for prawns, kingfish and crabs make the Lunahuana River a lure for tourists and children along its entire 230-km length in the surroundings of Lima,

10. Balneario La Punta

Distrito de El Callao, Callao Peru 4464534 http://www.munilapunta.gob.pe
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Balneario La Punta

Located outside of Lima in the constitutional province of Callao, La Punta is a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and, hence, famous for its seafood. Grab a seat with a view, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere these traditional neighborhoods offer.

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