What's Cercado de Lima like?
In Cercado de Lima, you may want to appreciate the historical sites and shops. Take in some culture at Lima Art Museum and National Museum of Peruvian Culture. There's plenty more to see, including Plaza San Martin and Jiron de La Union.
How to get to Cercado de Lima
Flying to:
- Lima (LIM-Jorge Chavez Intl.), 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Cercado de Lima
Things to see and do in and around Cercado de Lima
What to see in Cercado de Lima
- Plaza San Martin
- Jiron de La Union
- Plaza de Armas de Lima
- Church and Convent of San Francisco
- National Stadium
Things to do in Cercado de Lima
- Real Plaza Centro Cívico
- Lima Art Museum
- National Museum of Peruvian Culture
- Metropolitan Museum of Lima
- San Marcos Cultural Center
Other popular Cercado de Lima attractions
- Magic Water Circuit
- Park of the Reserve
- Cathedral of Lima
- Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
- Aliaga Virreynal House
When is the best time to visit Lima?
- Hottest months: February, March, January, April (average 22°C)
- Coldest months: August, September, July, October (average 17°C)
- Rainiest months: February, March, January, April (average 24 mm of rainfall)