Discover Lima & the Larco Museum

Soak up the local ambience on this half day city tour of Lima, where you will visit elegant neighbourhoods and cities main attractions, followed by a visit to the Larco Museum to take in Peru’s finest private collection of artefacts.

Area

Lima and the Desert Coast

Type

Culture & People

Grade

Luxurious

Who

Adults

Difficulty

Leisurely

Duration

Full Day

Panoramic visit of the residential areas of Lima: Miraflores is the new commercial center for metropolitan Lima. Its Central Park is surrounded by high-rise buildings that line a boulevard overlooking the Pacific Ocean and continue to the Huaca Pucllana pyramid, a pre-Inca religious shrine. San Isidro is Lima’s most elegant neighborhood with lush homes surrounded by numerous parks and olive groves.

In the Pueblo Libre district visit the Larco Museum, Peru’s finest private collection where you will enjoy an overview of 4000 years of pre-Columbian history including gold and silver jewelry, ceramic statuary, and an impressive display of erotic representations of the ancient world. Thousands of objects from a variety of ancient indigenous cultures bring animals, plants, and anthropomorphic deities to life.

Enjoy the historic center of Lima and its main attractions: The San Martin Square, the Plaza Mayor (Main Square), the Cathedral (visit), and the Government and Archbishop Palaces.

Recommended Hotels Nearby

A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.

Atemporal

Eclectic yet stylish, Atemporal is a beautiful boutique property in the chic Lima district of Miraflores, housed in a refurbished 1940s mansion. There are just six guest rooms guaranteeing a relaxing and intimate stay with fabulous dining steps away.

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Fausto

Fausto is a boutique guest house, blending contemporary design with iconic Peruvian heritage.

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Hotel Paracas, A Luxury Collection Resort

Hotel Paracas, A Luxury Collection Resort on Peru’s central coast, offers contemporary accommodation with a private dock, range of dining options and tranquil spa. Ideally placed for exploring the wildlife-rich Ballestas Islands nearby.

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Casa Andina Premium Miraflores

The Casa Andina Premium Miraflores is located in the heart of Miraflores, Lima's buzzy oceanfront residential neighbourhood which is also home to some of the city's top restaurants and shops. The hotel is an affordable and efficient choice in Lima.

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Villa Barranco

Villa Barranco is a charming boutique hotel located in a converted 1920s house in the Barranco district of Lima, famed for its bohemian vibes and cool arts scene. With just 9 guestrooms, this intimate home from home is great for independent travellers.

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Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel

Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel is a luxurious European-style hotel, which forms part of the prestigious Belmond group and is located in the exclusive Miraflores district of Lima by the Pacific Ocean and within easy reach of superb restaurants.

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Hotel B

Hotel B is a luxurious boutique hotel in the bohemian art district of Barranco, in Peru's lively capital. This wonderfully restored colonial mansion provides the perfect base to immerse oneself in Lima's thriving art and culinary scene.

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