Lima, Peru Classic One-Day Itinerary

Start by taking a taxi to the historic center 🚖, beginning at Church of La Merced ⛪. From there, explore on foot! 🏛️ Historic Center Highlights: ✔ San Agustin Church – Quick stop ✔ Basílica and Convent of Santo Domingo – A stunning blue-and-white church 📸 (I couldn’t stop taking photos!) ✔ Museo Postal y Filatélico del Perú – The pink post office 💌 📍 Nearby, you’ll find sculptures of Lima women in traditional dress, covering their faces except for one eye. These artworks, called "Lima y Muchas Miradas" ("Lima and Many Gazes"), symbolize how even with limited vision, they see everything around them. Latin American art always finds a way to surprise you! 🎨 ✔ Lima Main Square – Look for the "LIMA" white landmark on the zebra crossing! 🦓 ✔ Lima Cathedral – On one side of the square ✔ Government Palace of Peru – On the other side ✔ House of Peruvian Literature – Walk down a side street to find a white library with stained glass 📚✨ ✔ Basilica and Convent of San Francisco – The Bone Church! 💀 (Entry: 20 soles, includes English guide) ▶ Built in the 16th century, when there were no public cemeteries, so for 300 years, the dead were buried beneath it. The catacombs hold rows of bones, arranged by family. Eerily silent—no photos allowed, so go see for yourself!👍👍 🌊 Next, taxi to Miraflores District! 🚖 ✔ Miraflores Indian Market – Best place for Peruvian souvenirs 🛍️ ✔ Kennedy Park – A local favorite 🐱🐶 with street art, a senior dance area, and stray cats lounging around 😻 ✔ Helarte – A cartoon-themed café 🖍️ where walls, tables, and even dishes are hand-drawn with fun illustrations! ☕🎨 ✔ Love's Park (Parque del Amor) – Kissing sculpture + colorful cliffside paths 💕🔒 (Many love locks here!) ✔ Larcomar – Walk along the oceanfront to this famous cliffside mall 🌅. Shop, eat, and catch a breathtaking sunset! 📍 Local Shops to Check Out: ILARIA (Peruvian silver jewelry) 💍 KUNA & SOL (Alpaca wool goods) 🦙🧣 💡 *Pro Tip: Ask for a tax refund at checkout (show passport for Global Blue barcode). At Lima Airport, use the self-service kiosk at Counter 10 (1st floor).* #Peru #Lima #LimaTravel ✈️🌎