Places worth the detour in Lima
87 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Lima, Peru, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (31). Best known: Pachacámac. 83 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 87
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 27 are on the map and on the Peru pages.
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2.Cathedral of Lima
Sacred sites · 16th century · Notable
16th century Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru
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3.Government Palace
Built landmarks · Notable
Seat of the executive branch of the Peruvian Government, and the official residence of the President of Peru
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8.National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru
Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Lima, Peru
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10.Plaza de toros de Acho
Ruins & the uncanny · 18th century · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
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14.Monastery of San Francisco
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
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19.Gold Museum of Peru and Weapons of the World
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Lima, Peru
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20.Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
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21.Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
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26.Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
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33.Huaca Huallamarca
Ruins & the uncanny · 2nd century BC · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
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50.Museo de la Inquisición y del Congreso
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
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56.Huaca Huantinamarca
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Archaeological site in San Miguel District, Peru
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57.Huaca Casa Rosada
Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem
Pre-Columbian archaeological site in Lima, Peru
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59.José Carlos Mariátegui Museum
Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem
Cultural heritage site in Peru
