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Lima, Lima Province, Peru

2 days in Lima

One of the world's great food cities on the Pacific. Here's how to spend 2 days in Lima: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Lima trip is January, March and April. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
January, March, April
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Timeline of Lima~$5
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Lima, Peru.
12:30
Desamparados station
Desamparados station is a railway station in Lima, Peru. It is situated on the southern margin of the Rímac River, next to the Government Palace, at the intersection of Áncash and
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Governorate of New Toledo~$5
The Governorate of New Toledo was a Spanish Governorate of the Crown of Castile formed from the previous southern half of the Inca Empire, stretching south into present day central
12:30
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
16:00
Governorate of New Castile~$5
The Governorate of New Castile was the gubernatorial region administered to Francisco Pizarro in 1529 by King Charles I of Spain, of which he was appointed governor via a capitulat

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What 2 days in Lima costs

What this trip costs

$712
Flights$45063%
Stay$598%
Activities$477%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$356/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Lima: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Lima?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Lima without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Lima?+

Start with Timeline of Lima, Desamparados station and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Lima cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Lima?+

The best months to visit Lima are January, March, April and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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