Lima Historic Center Travel Guide
Lima
Visit Lima Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Plaza de Armas de Lima
Visit the birthplace of Lima. It has an antique fountain at its center surrounded by a majestic cathedral, a palace and colonial buildings.
Plaza San Martin
Visit one of the most important parts of the city with a poignant statue of Peru’s liberator surrounded by elegant buildings.
Jiron de La Union
Wander down one of the city’s most historic boulevards to get a sense of the local culture and see the churches and plazas that surround it.
Church and Convent of San Francisco
Visit this 17th-century monastery complex with a temple and an eerie underground cemetery. It is also home to a convent, an illustrious library and two churches, in Lima’s historic center.
Basilica Cathedral of Lima
The twin towers of this 16th-century basilica are a constant presence in the backdrop of views from anywhere in the city center.
Government Palace
This was Lima’s first official palace when the city went under Spanish rule. Now, it holds government meetings and is home to the country’s president.
Things to do
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina
Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru
Paracas, Huacachina and Sunset Tour at the Oasis
Lima: Paracas, Ballestas Island, and Slave Tunnel Day Tour
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores
Top hotels in Lima Historic Center
Hotel Diamond Lima
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Everything was really great and very convenient to everything in miraflores
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
We stayed because we had a 6 am international flight the next morning. The hotel is new, rooms very nice, and it’s an easy walk across a footbridge to the terminal. Breakfast started at 4am but that’s when we had to check in for our flight. So, we requested a box breakfast which was ready when we ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG
Staff was nice and friendly and very helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Intercontinental Real Lima Miraflores by IHG
Great rooms and lobby
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lima Historic Center
Cercado de Lima
Unique features of Cercado de Lima include the shopping and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza San Martin or Jiron de La Union while you're exploring the area.
La Victoria
Get to know La Victoria and its many features like its restaurants and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Gamarra Moda Plaza and Javier Prado Convention Center, and you can jump on the metro at Nicolas Arriola Station or Gamarra Station to get around the city.
Jesus Maria
You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Jesus Maria. You might want to make time for a stop at Real Plaza Salaverry or Peruvian Japanese Cultural Center.
Lince
Travellers enjoy Lince for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Risso Commercial Center while you're in the area.
Pueblo Libre
Pueblo Libre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Larco Herrera Museum and National Museum of the Archaeology Anthropology and History of Peru.
San Isidro Centro Financiero
San Isidro Centro Financiero is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Camino Real Mall and Avenue Los Conquistadores while in the area.
