What's Lima Historic Center like?
In Lima Historic Center, you can spend time exploring the historical sites and shops. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Alameda Chabuca Granda and University Park. There's plenty more to see, including Church and Convent of San Francisco and Plaza de Armas de Lima.
How to get to Lima Historic Center
Flying to:
- Lima (LIM-Jorge Chavez Intl.), 5.6 mi (9 km) from Lima Historic Center
Things to see and do in and around Lima Historic Center
What to see in Lima Historic Center
- Church and Convent of San Francisco
- Plaza de Armas de Lima
- Jiron de La Union
- Plaza San Martin
- Cathedral of Lima
Things to do in Lima Historic Center
- San Francisco Convent Museum and Catacombs
- Cultural Center of Fine Arts
- Museo Postal y Filatélico
- Museum of Congress and Inquisition
- Osambela House
Other popular Lima Historic Center attractions
- Marcahuasi
- Church and Convent of Santo Domingo
- Alameda Chabuca Granda
- Basilica and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy
- Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas
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)