Best places: Tourist attractions in Lima Metropolitan Area, Peru

This church with a mural of the Crucifixion is the starting point of a yearly religious procession.

Mansion-turned-museum featuring a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramic erotica.

Huge baroque-style Roman Catholic cathedral with a gold-plated altar & an on-site religious museum.

Large, architecturally notable library with a cafe offering exhibitions, programs & guided tours.

16th-century church with saints' relics, plus an attached convent with verdant inner courtyards.

👍👍 The path walking along the coastline is one of my favorite places in Lima, and it connects many parks (e.g., Parque del Amor) and the shopping center Larcomar. It’s also a beautiful path to enjoy the sunset! I would highly recommend visitors in Lima to come here for a nice walk. (Follow me on IG ➡️...

Century-old mansion offering guided tours of colonial Peruvian artworks, gardens & grounds.

👍👍 One of the most amazing collections of classic cars , all privately owned by one guy , you have ever seen. Just superb !! Don't miss this must do day out

Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.

Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.

Totemic figures resembling the Nazca Lines made with flowers at a clifftop park with Pacific views.

Remains of a clay & adobe stepped pyramid from the Lima Culture (200–700 A.D.), plus tours & museum.

Venerable museum offering guided tours of pre-Columbian textile art & archaeological materials.

Clifftop park with a lighthouse & ocean views, a popular launch site for paragliders.

👍👍 Executive combos (S/20-35) and all you can eat (S/40-45). Lots of options for starters, entrees and appetizers. Cocktails are terrible (S/20-25), so stick with wine or non-alcoholic beverages. The service is ok and fast. The place is usually crowded on weekends. Street parking available. No outdoor...

Clifftop park with palms, ocean views & a monument to Peruvian naval hero Miguel Grau Seminario.

Exhibition space exploring the 1980–2000 conflict between terrorist groups & Peru's government.

Cliffside lighthouse with a 72-ft. iron tower & a light that can be seen for 18 nautical miles.

The baroque-style interior of this 17th-century church includes elaborate alters & gilded details.