Lima travel guide
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Lima, Lima Province, Peru

Lima travel guide

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One of the world's great food cities on the Pacific. The best time to visit Lima is January, March, April and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, March, April
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Lima

The best time to visit Lima is January, March, April and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Lima

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

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Timeline of Lima
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Lima, Peru.
~$5 · 1.5h
Gate of Lima
Gate of Lima
The Gate of Lima was a monumental gate in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. Built in 1700, it was located on the southern end of Trujillo Bridge, which connected the neighbourhood
~$5 · 1.5h
Government Palace, Peru
Government Palace, Peru
The Government Palace, also known as the House of Pizarro, is the seat of the executive branch of the Peruvian government, and the official residence of the president of Peru. The
~$18 · 2h
Casa de Aliaga
Casa de Aliaga
The Casa de Aliaga is a colonial-style building located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It was built on a huaca, dating back to May 1536, at the beginning of the founding of
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

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Parque de la Muralla
The Park of the Wall is a public park located in the central district of Lima, Peru. It was inaugurated in 2004. Within its extension is part of the former Walls of Lima. The park
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Lima
Taste the signature dishes of Lima.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Lima itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Timeline of Lima12:30 · Parque de la Muralla16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Gate of Lima12:30 · Government Palace, Peru16:00 · Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
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Day 3
09:00 · Casa de Aliaga12:30 · Basilica and Convent of San Pedro, Lima16:00 · Casa del Oidor

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Lima travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Lima?+

The best months to visit Lima are January, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Lima?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Lima, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Lima expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Lima (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Lima?+

Popular highlights include Timeline of Lima, Gate of Lima, Government Palace, Peru and Casa de Aliaga. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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