{"id":31,"date":"2024-07-16T03:26:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T03:26:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freewalkingtourslima.org\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2025-09-22T00:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T00:03:12","slug":"things-to-do-lima","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freewalkingtourslima.org\/en\/things-to-do-lima\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Lima"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In Lima, boredom simply doesn\u2019t exist<\/strong>. In Peru\u2019s capital, you\u2019ll find <strong>a whole range of urban circuits<\/strong> that will take you through a destination rich in colonial heritage at its <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtourslima.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Historic Centre<\/a>, pre-Hispanic past in its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.admagazine.com\/articulos\/las-huacas-de-lima-testigos-del-pasado-prehispanico-en-medio-de-la-ciudad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">archaeological sites<\/a>, natural beauty along its coastal bay, and <strong>tempting nightlife in its bohemian districts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By day or by night, this metropolis \u2014a blend of <strong>desert, valley, and Pacific Ocean<\/strong>\u2014 offers countless ways to enjoy yourself. Yes, <strong>there\u2019s so much to do in Lima<\/strong> that time seems to fly, leaving you wishing for more hours to wander its evocative streets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.infobae.com\/peru\/2023\/02\/01\/el-origen-de-la-costa-verde-un-circuito-de-playas-en-la-unica-capital-del-continente-con-vista-al-mar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">watch the sunset along its beaches<\/a>, and <strong>savour its world-renowned gastronomy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Founded by Francisco Pizarro<\/strong> on 18 January 1535, the city invites you to discover its mansions, convents, and colonial churches in the <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtourslima.org\/en\/things-to-do-lima\/city-tour-of-lima-affordable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Historic Centre<\/a>, declared <strong>a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. Walking through it is like travelling back to <strong>the Hispanic roots<\/strong> of a city of many races, cultures, and colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Plaza San Mart\u00edn, the Jir\u00f3n de la Uni\u00f3n, <strong>the Plaza de Armas or Main Square<\/strong>, the Cathedral Basilica, <strong>the Government Palace<\/strong>, the catacombs of <a href=\"https:\/\/museos.cultura.pe\/museos\/museo-convento-de-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the Convent of San Francisco<\/a>, and <strong>a countless number of balconies<\/strong> that seem like streets in the air \u2014these are just some of the highlights of the old quarter of the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gob.pe\/institucion\/minam\/noticias\/325152-lima-ciudad-de-los-reyes-y-de-espacios-verdes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">City of Kings<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that\u2019s not all. Remember, <strong>there\u2019s so much to do in Lima<\/strong> that in a single day you could dive into the pre-Hispanic temples of the <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtourslima.org\/en\/things-to-do-lima\/excursion-to-pachacamac-barranco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary<\/a>, be inspired by <strong>the art and bohemian vibe<\/strong> of the Barranco district, and watch the sunset from <a href=\"https:\/\/consultasenlinea.mincetur.gob.pe\/fichaInventario\/index.aspx?cod_Ficha=8832\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the Park of Love in Miraflores<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Romantic Lima<\/strong> from its clifftop promenades overlooking the Pacific, or from <a href=\"https:\/\/consultasenlinea.mincetur.gob.pe\/fichaInventario\/index.aspx?cod_Ficha=5585\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the Bridge of Sighs<\/a>. Shopping Lima in <strong>artisan markets<\/strong> and modern shopping centres. <strong>Musical Lima<\/strong>, illuminated Lima, even laser-lit Lima at <a href=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtourslima.org\/en\/things-to-do-lima\/tour-of-the-water-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Magic Water Circuit<\/a> in the Reserve Park, with its dancing fountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And this historic, ever-changing, and delicious city \u2014where <strong>there\u2019s always something to do<\/strong>\u2014 is the one that awaits you, the one we want to show you. If you\u2019re looking for a destination for your next holiday, <strong>think of Lima<\/strong>: the capital of Peru, and the starting point for exploring <strong>a country that truly has it all<\/strong> \u2014and even a little more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Lima, boredom simply doesn\u2019t exist. In Peru\u2019s capital, you\u2019ll find a whole range of urban circuits that will take you through a destination rich in colonial heritage at its Historic Centre, pre-Hispanic past in its archaeological sites, natural beauty along its coastal bay, and tempting nightlife in its bohemian districts. By day or by [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1573,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-citys.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-31","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top Things to Do in Lima: Must-See Attractions, Tours &amp; Activities<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the best things to do in Lima! 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