Lima Historic Center
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

Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

Lima Half-Day City Walking Tour (Small Groups)

Visit the Sea Lions in Palomino Islands, in Lima Peru

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Lima Miraflores
Top hotels in Lima Historic Center

Hotel Diamond Lima
Recently stayed for
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026

GRAN HOTEL BOLIVAR
El hotel es precioso pero las habitaciones necesitan ser reformadas y actualizadas, son amplias pero antiguas y el cuarto de baño está en un nivel bastante más elevado que el resto de la habitación lo que dificulta su acceso. Las habitaciones deben ser renovadas y especialmente el cuarto de baño ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr, 2026

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
There was a great breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 26 Apr, 2026

Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
This is by far the best hotel airport we have ever stayed in. If only we’ve known about this one on our inbound trip to Cusco via Lima. We stayed at another brand instead which we thought was in the airport, but it was actually on the perimeter. Having had a bad experience there we started to look ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026

Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG
Room was great, staff was extremely professional, bar had good food and drink.
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Excellent
Reviewed on 27 Apr, 2026

