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Lima, Lima Province, Peru

5 days in Lima

One of the world's great food cities on the Pacific. Here's how to spend 5 days in Lima: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Lima trip is January, March and April. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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

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.
2

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
3

Day 3

09:00
Lima District~$5
Lima is a district of Lima, Peru. It is the oldest district of the province and as such, vestiges of the city's Spanish period remain today in its historic centre, part of which wa
12:30
Bodega y Quadra Museum~$15
Bodega y Quadra Museum is a museum located at second block of Jirón Áncash, in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. Located on the remains of a terrain that dates back to the Viceroy
16:00
Gate of Lima~$5
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
4

Day 4

09:00
Puente de Piedra~$5
The Bridge of Stone is a 17th-century bridge in Lima, Peru, that connects the districts of Lima and Rímac, both part of the city's historic centre. Built by architect Juan del Corr
12:30
Government Palace, Peru~$18
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
16:00
Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
The Basilica and Convent of San Francisco is a Catholic church building located in the Historic Centre of Lima, Peru. The church, together with the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Solitud
5

Day 5

09:00
Casa de Aliaga~$5
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
12:30
Basilica and Convent of San Pedro, Lima
The Basilica and Convent of Saint Peter, formerly known as Basilica of Saint Paul after the school of the same name, is a Catholic church located in the historic centre of Lima, Pe
16:00
Casa del Oidor~$5
The Casa del Oidor is a historical building located next to the Plaza Mayor, in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It is best known for the large balcony that runs through its faça

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What 5 days in Lima costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

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

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5 days in Lima: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Lima?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Lima, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Lima cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 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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