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City guide · Peru

Lima

A photograph of Lima
Photograph · Corminos · CC BY-SA 3.0

Lima spreads along the Pacific coast and is best understood as several distant visitor clusters. The historic centre lies inland around Plaza Mayor; Miraflores and Barranco form the principal coastal corridor; San Isidro sits between the centre and the coast; and archaeological sites appear across the metropolitan area. Keep the historic centre, coastal districts and outlying ruins in separate blocks because traffic can make cross-city travel slow.

Practical information
Language spoken
Spanish; Quechua, Aymara and other Indigenous languages have official status where predominant
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+51
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
105 police · 116 fire
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A and C · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Metropolitano, Metro, bus and authorised taxi
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  10. October: no seasonality data recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded
  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 1129 Museums 128 Places of worship 1549 Nature sites 3606 Viewpoints 507 Food and drink 6 Markets and shopping 1290 Entertainment 66 Nightlife 329 Family attractions 26 Art and culture 286 Activities 13

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 66

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  3. Cinemark
    03 2 hours

    Cinemark

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  6. Cinépolis
    06 2 hours

    Cinépolis

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  7. Divercity
    07 2 hours

    Divercity

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  11. VirtualX
    11 2 hours

    VirtualX

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  12. Anubis
    12 2 hours

    Anubis

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  13. Central
    13 2 hours

    Central

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  15. Cinemark
    15 2 hours

    Cinemark

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  16. Cinemark
    16 2 hours

    Cinemark

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  17. Cinemark
    17 2 hours

    Cinemark

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  18. Cinemark
    18 2 hours

    Cinemark

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  19. Cinemark
    19 2 hours

    Cinemark

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  23. Cinepolis
    23 2 hours

    Cinepolis

    • Notable
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  25. Cinerama
    25 2 hours

    Cinerama

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  27. Cinestar
    27 2 hours

    Cinestar

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  28. Cine Star
    28 2 hours

    Cine Star

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  29. Cine Star
    29 2 hours

    Cine Star

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  35. Cine Susy
    35 2 hours

    Cine Susy

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  36. Cine Tauro
    36 2 hours

    Cine Tauro

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    • Entertainment venue
  39. Coney Park
    39 2 hours

    Coney Park

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    • Entertainment venue
  40. Coney Park
    40 2 hours

    Coney Park

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  41. Coney Park
    41 2 hours

    Coney Park

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  42. Coney Park
    42 2 hours

    Coney Park

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  43. Coney Park
    43 2 hours

    Coney Park

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  47. Happyland
    47 2 hours

    Happyland

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  49. Kis Kas
    49 2 hours

    Kis Kas

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  50. Las Musas
    50 2 hours

    Las Musas

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  51. Mini Mundo
    51 2 hours

    Mini Mundo

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  52. Mini-Mundo
    52 2 hours

    Mini-Mundo

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  60. Relax
    60 2 hours

    Relax

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  61. UVK
    61 2 hours

    UVK

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
  62. UVK
    62 2 hours

    UVK

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

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How the city is laid out

The historic centre groups Plaza Mayor, churches, convents and civic buildings. Miraflores combines clifftop parks, commercial streets and Huaca Pucllana, while Barranco continues south with galleries, historic houses and the Bridge of Sighs. San Isidro has another archaeological and business cluster. Callao and distant huacas require additional travel. The official Lima guide presents these areas as distinct routes rather than one continuous old town.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Metropolitan buses, the Metropolitano corridor, Metro services and taxis connect Lima's districts, but journey times vary with traffic. Walk within the historic centre, Miraflores or Barranco, then use planned transport between clusters. Airport and Callao journeys need additional time and a confirmed route. Use authorised services and verify current transport information locally; a place that looks nearby on a metropolitan map may still involve a long road journey.

Checked 2026-08-26

Nearby districts and related places

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Common questions

How is Lima organised for sightseeing?

the historic centre, Miraflores, Barranco and San Isidro are separate visitor clusters

How many days should I spend in Lima?

No fixed stay length is recorded; add blocks for central, coastal and outlying visits.

What is the easiest way to get around Lima?

Use public transport or an authorised taxi between the centre and coast, allowing for traffic.

Which places need a separate trip from central Lima?

Miraflores and Barranco form the most natural coastal pairing for one day.

What is the most practical way to plan a day in Lima?

No official best-month range is recorded; check current local conditions before travel.

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Lima