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Art Museum

Cost: S/12; concessions S/5; Sun S/1
Currently closed for renovation until mid-2010, Lima Art Museum in the city centre shows a broader-than-usual picture of Peruvian culture by adding modern art to its vast collection of historical paintings. Don't miss the permanent photography exhi... Continue reading

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Larco Museum

Cost: S/.30; seniors S/.25; students & under 15s S/.15
The Larco Museum in Pueblo Libre houses thousands of well-preserved Pre-Columbian artefacts from the native American Chimú, Mochica, Lambayeque and Inca cultures. See elaborate gold ceremonial headwear and stone drinking vessels before having lunc... Continue reading

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Larcomar

Cost: Not Specified
Hanging off a cliff above the Pacific Ocean, Larcomar in Miraflores combines entertainment with shopping. The calming sea breeze guides visitors through ice-cream parlours, restaurants, arcade games and more than 80 stores, with everything from sou... Continue reading

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Museum of the Convent of San Francisco

Cost: S/.5; concessions S/.2.50
Lima's cemetery until 1810, the Convent of San Francisco's catacombs in the centre are now open to the public. Visitors can see the neatly arranged bones and skulls from up to 25,000 bodies, together with the monastery's religious art collection. ... Continue reading

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National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology & History

Cost: S/.11.50; concessions S/.3.50; children S/.1
The National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History in Pueblo Libre is an ideal starting point for understanding Peru's complex cultural history. The chronological exhibition, dating from 2000BC to colonial times, includes ceramics, stone ... Continue reading

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Pachacámac

Cost: S/.6; concessions S/.2; children S/.1
Once a pre-Inca site for the worship of the god of creation, Pachacámac in Lurin is now an intriguing archaeological excavation. With impressive pyramids, temples and fresco paintings dating back to 200 AD, it bears witness to Peru's fascinating h... Continue reading

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Park of Love

Cost: Free
Overlooking the pacific ocean, the small Park of Love in Miraflores is the perfect spot to watch the sunset with your loved one. A sculpture of a couple kissing and mosaic-walls with love inscriptions add to the romantic atmosphere.... Continue reading

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Plaza Mayor

Cost: Free
The Plaza Mayor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Lima's historic centre. It's a good place to start exploring the city's colonial architecture from the beautiful wooden balconies to landmarks buildings like the cathedral and presidential ... Continue reading

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Presidential Palace

Cost: Exterior free; interior no access to public
Rebuilt in the 1930s in a grandiose Baroque style, the Presidential Palace stands on the site of the home of Lima's founder, Francisco Pizarro, in the city centre. Visitors can watch the changing of the guards each morning. The palace was original... Continue reading

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Solariega de Aliaga House

Cost: US$30-US$70 (part of package)
Private residence Solariega de Aliaga House in the city centre was built by Spanish nobleman Jerónimo de Aliaga in 1535. Today visitors can go inside on pre-arranged tours to see its well-preserved colonial interiors and elegant architecture.... Continue reading

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The National Museum

Cost: Free
The National Museum in San Borja is the most important museum in Lima. The exhibits, spread over three rambling floors, include scale models of most major ruins in Peru and highly advanced ceramics and textiles from pre-inca to colonial times. Tho... Continue reading