Posts about Day Trips
Sightseeing in Lima
There is a lot of great sightseeing in Lima that can keep visitors occupied for a long time.
Even if you’re just in Lima for a short time, it is easy to to see many of the city’s best sightseeing spots.
Some of the best sightseeing in Lima is as follows.
- Going to Barranco neighborhood to see the Puente de los Suspiros Bridge.
- Enjoying the parks in Lima, including the Municipal Park in the Miraflores district, Universitario Park, Muralla Park, and Exposition Park.
- Heading to downtown Lima to see the colonial architecture in Plaza San Martín, Riva Aguero House, Torre Tagle Palace, Casa Aliaga, the Congress building, and San Marcos House.
- Visiting religious sites in Lima, including Lima Cathedral, Santo Domingo Church, La Merced Church, and San Francisco Church. The Catacombs of the San Francisco Church have a fine collection of colonial religious art from South America.
After a brisk day of walking around at the altitude, a break at the traditional Bolivar Hotel to get a Pisco Sour is always a good idea.