Museo de Arte de Lima
Peruvian art across a long span of time.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Lima.
Meet Lima through art, market tables, and buildings that have found a second life. Keep the historic center’s busy crossings and museum breaks in the plan.
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¡Hola! Lima.
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How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Find your Lima
6 discoveries
Lima, at a glance6 places to explore
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PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Lima 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A Lima lunch
Ask about ingredients and portions, then try one savory dish and one sweet finish.
Read the local food guideCeviche
Fish marinated with citrus, often accompanied by corn and sweet potato.
Causa
Seasoned mashed potato layered with a filling such as vegetables, fish, or chicken.
Lomo saltado
Stir-fried beef with onion and tomato, usually served with fries and rice.
Picarones
Fried squash-and-sweet-potato dough rings served with syrup.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Lima, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
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A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Lima
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01By roadArchaeology & desert coast
Pachacamac sanctuary
Explore a coastal sanctuary and museum that reveal layers of pre-Hispanic pilgrimage and architecture.
45–90 minIndicative time each way
Lima → Museo Pachacamac, Antigua Panamericana Sur km 31.5 in Lurín, by arranged driver or road tour.
- Begin in the site museum.
- Follow a permitted archaeological circuit.
- Pause at the designated viewpoints.
Before you go
Confirm opening days and guide availability, take sun protection, and agree a return pickup before leaving Lima.
Access & pace
The archaeological circuit is long and exposed; ask ahead about electric-cart availability, which differs from wheelchair access inside the museum.
02By roadFortress & Pacific coast
Callao & La Punta
Pair Callao's maritime history with La Punta's coastal streets and ocean views.
45–90 minIndicative time each way
Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco → Real Felipe and La Punta by prearranged private road transport; return to the agreed pickup area.
- Tour Real Felipe when open.
- Walk a short section of La Punta's waterfront.
- Stop for lunch before the arranged return.
Before you go
Confirm the exact itinerary, fortress admission, and pickup with the operator; traffic can lengthen the return and holiday terms vary.
Access & pace
Ask about stairs and uneven surfaces inside the fortress and select a manageable waterfront walk.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.