Tourist Attractions

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