What You Will Do
Explore Lima’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, packed with fascinating historic buildings. The route begins at the traditional Pueblo Libre district, where you visit the Larco Museum, located in a beautifully restored viceregal mansion built on a pre-Columbian pyramid from the seventh century. The museum boasts a complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver objects, as well as pieces of erotic art. Then visit the Casa Aliaga, a colonial mansion granted by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to one of his captains, Jeronimo de Aliaga. This is the only house from that time, still belonging to the same family. Continue with a scenic tour through the colonial downtown. See the Main Square, where you can appreciate the grandiose architecture of the Spanish Empire. Admire Lima’s Cathedral, built during the 16th century. Finish the trip returning to your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Casa de Aliaga
40 minutes
A colonial mansion gifted in 1535 by chief conquistador Francisco Pizarro to Jerónimo de Aliaga.
2
Centro Historico de Lima
10 minutes
It is here that you can appreciate countless examples of grandiose colonial architecture like the Archbishop of Lima with its elegant balconies, the Government Palace and its magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650.
3
Cathedral of Lima
30 minutes
Considered cultural heritage of humanity. It is located on the east side of the main square of Lima. Its facade is Renaissance style.
4
Museo Larco
45 minutes
The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.
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