Lima

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Pueblo Libre
6 reviews
Most intriguing are the thousands of ceramic "portrait heads" crafted more than a millennium ago. — Fodor's
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5 reviews
Even if there were no art inside this museum, it would still be worth the trip to see the century-old mansion that houses it. — Fodor's
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Cercado de Lima
4 reviews
Start at the central Plaza de Armas (also called the Plaza Mayor), site of the 17th-century baroque cathedral and the adjacent Archbishop's Palace. — Afar Magazine
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4 reviews
This mansion sums up the graceful style of the early 18th century. Flanked by a pair of elegant balconies, the stone entrance is as expertly carved as that of any of the city's churches. — Fodor's
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4 reviews
It may not look like much from the outside, but the interiors are lovely, with vintage furnishings and tile work. It can also be visited via organized excursions with Lima Tours. — Lonely Planet
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4 reviews
A graceful neoclassical structure facing the Plaza Bolívar houses this diminutive museum, where the Spanish Inquisition once plied its trade. — Lonely Planet
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3 reviews
Known locally as MALI, Lima’s principal fine-art museum is housed in a striking beaux-arts building that was recently renovated. — Lonely Planet
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Miraflores
4 reviews
You'll be amazed at the scale—this pre-Inca huaca, or temple, covers several city blocks. — Fodor's
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4 reviews
Central Lima's Church of San Francisco is a must-see destination. — Afar Magazine
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4 reviews
For a fascinating introduction to pre-Columbian life, visit this diminutive museum. — Travel + Leisure
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San Isidro
5 reviews
Lima itself is dotted with excavations of pre-columbian cultures, but in Pachacámac... the ruins literally spill out of the sandy hills above the ocean. — Afar Magazine
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Rimac
3 reviews
The imposing Los Descalzos convent, built in 1594 to the glory of the Franciscans, cannot fail but delight. — Michelin Guide
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Barranco
4 reviews
Celebrated son Mario Testino returned to his city of birth to open MATE, a stunning visual portoflio of the photographer’s most famous works. — Travel + Leisure
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San Isidro
4 reviews
The sight of this mud-brick pyramid catches many people off guard. — Fodor's
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4 reviews
Lima's largest art museum displays 3,000 years of Peruvian art, ranging from Chavín and Paracas ceramics and weaving to modern-day video installations. — Frommer's
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Cercado de Lima
3 reviews
The first Latin Mass in Lima was held in 1534 on a small patch of land now marked by the Iglesia de la Merced. — Lonely Planet
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Cercado de Lima
3 reviews
Inaugurated in 1921 to celebrate the Independence centenary, Plaza San Martín was endowed with a huge equestrian statue of José de San Martín, the Argentinean liberator of Peru. — Michelin Guide
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3 reviews
San Agustín Church (18C), rebuilt several times after earthquakes, has preserved period elements, some of which are quite splendid. — Michelin Guide
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