Main Tourist Attractions un Lima

1. Historic Center of Lima

It was founded in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and was the political and administrative center of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Nowadays, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and still has colonial squares, churches, and balconies.

Approximate distances:

  • Jorge Chávez Airport → 12 km | 30–45 min

  • Lima Convention Center → 7 km | 25–35 min

2. San Francisco Church and Catacombs

Constructed in the 17th century, it is one of the most important religious complexes in Lima. Its catacombs were used as a cemetery during colonial times.

Approximate distances:

  • Jorge Chávez Airport → 12 km | 30–45 min

  • Lima Convention Center → 7 km | 25–35 min

3. Museo Larco

Opened in 1926, it showcases more than 5,000 years of pre-Columbian history in Peru. It is notable for its collection of ceramics, textiles, and gold and silver pieces.

Approximate distances:

  • Jorge Chávez Airport → 6 km | 15–25 min

  • Lima Convention Center → 9 km | 30–40 min

4. Huaca Pucllana – Miraflores

Pre-Inca ceremonial center belonging to the Lima culture and dating back more than 1,500 years. It is one of the country's main urban archaeological sites.

Approximate distances:

  • Jorge Chávez Airport → 18 km | 45–60 min

  • Lima Convention Center → 7 km | 20–30 min

5. Malecón de Miraflores and Costa Verde Boardwalks

A former 19th-century seaside resort in Lima now converted into the city's artistic neighborhood. It is famous for the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs), its Republican-era houses, and its cultural life.

Approximate distances:

  • Jorge Chávez Airport → 22 km | 50–65 min

  • Lima Convention Center → 8 km | 25–35 min

6. Barranco – Bohemian district

A former 19th-century seaside resort in Lima now converted into the city's artistic neighborhood. It is famous for the Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs), its Republican-era houses, and its cultural life.

Approximate distances:

  • Jorge Chávez Airport → 22 km | 50–65 min

  • Lima Convention Center → 8 km | 25–35 min

7. San Isidro – El Olivar Park

El Olivar Park dates back to the 16th century and is home to over a thousand olive trees brought from Spain. Today, it is a historic and ecological space in the heart of the financial district.

Approximate distances:

  • Jorge Chávez Airport → 15 km | 35–45 min

  • Lima Convention Center → 6 km | 20–30 min