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Museo Larco
Lima
In an 18th-century viceroy’s mansion, this museum offers one of the largest, best-presented displays of ceramics in Lima. Founded by pre-Columbian…
Iglesia de Santo Domingo
Lima
One of Lima’s most historic religious sites, the Iglesia de Santo Domingo and its expansive convent are built on land granted to the Dominican friar…
El Circuito Mágico del Agua
Lima
This indulgent series of illuminated fountains is so over the top it can’t help but induce stupefaction among even the most hardened travel cynic. A dozen…
Fundación Museo Amano
Lima
The well-designed Fundación Museo Amano features a fine private collection of ceramics, with a strong representation of wares from the Chimú and Nazca…
Museo de Arte de Lima
Lima
Known locally as MALI, Lima’s principal fine-art museum is housed in a striking beaux-arts building that was renovated in 2015. Subjects range from pre…
Plaza de Armas
Lima
Lima’s 140-sq-meter Plaza de Armas, also called the Plaza Mayor, was not only the heart of the 16th-century settlement established by Francisco Pizarro,…
Museo Andrés del Castillo
Lima
Housed in a pristine 19th-century mansion with Spanish tile floors, this worthwhile private museum showcases a vast collection of minerals, as well as…
Monasterio de San Francisco
Lima
This bright-yellow Franciscan monastery and church is most famous for its bone-lined catacombs (containing an estimated 70,000 remains) and its remarkable…

Things to Know
A stepping stone for bucket-list sites such as Machu Picchu, Lima has its own special magic. Here's what you need to know before you come.
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Best Neighborhoods
From hip and bohemian to cheap and family-friendly, each pocket of Lima carries a unique identity and a vibe that goes deeper than surface level.
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Day Trips
Peru's capital is stunning, but travelers who leave Lima for a day will find incredible culture, archeological wonders, rest and relaxation and plenty of…
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Money and Costs
Head to the market. Work out by the seafront. Take the bus. Follow these and other tips to get the most out of Lima no matter how tight your budget.
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Transportation
Navigating Lima can be fun, safe and eco-friendly when you've got our ultimate guide to getting around the Peruvian capital.
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Free Things to Do
From top museums to archaeological sites, visiting Lima on a budget brings a wealth of experiences, many of which are free.
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