Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lima attractions

1. Casa de Ricardo Palma

0.15 MILES

This house was the home of the Peruvian author Ricardo Palma from 1913 until his death in 1919. A listless tour is included in the price.

2. Choco Museo

0.27 MILES

On-site chocolate production is the draw of this ‘museum’ selling fondue and fair-trade hot cocoa. French-owned, it is well known for organic chocolate…

3. Huaca Pucllana

0.64 MILES

Located near the Óvalo Gutiérrez, this huaca is a restored adobe ceremonial center from the Lima culture that dates back to AD 400. In 2010 an important…

4. Parque del Amor

0.7 MILES

Protected from the ocean breeze by a colorful wall of mosaics, this park in Miraflores is the ideal place to walk hand in hand with that special someone…

5. Lookout

0.72 MILES

A cliffside lookout set amidst walking and cycling paths.

6. Impakto

0.77 MILES

Located on the 1st floor of a towering and dark office building, this contemporary-art museum has a glass facade that reveals just enough of the stark…

7. Fundación Museo Amano

0.84 MILES

The well-designed Fundación Museo Amano features a fine private collection of ceramics, with a strong representation of wares from the Chimú and Nazca…

8. Lookout

0.93 MILES

A cliffside lookout set amidst walking and cycling paths, look overhead to see paragliders on clear days.