Lima: Colonial Expedition with Catacombs and Visit to Miraflores

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Itinerary

1. Visit the Love Park, one of the most emblematic spaces in Miraflores, located in front of the Pacific Ocean. Here you can see the famous sculpture The Kiss, a work by the Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín, and enjoy a panoramic view of the Costa Verde.

   10 min

2. Make a panoramic stop in front of Huaca Pucllana, an important pre-Hispanic ceremonial center located in the heart of Miraflores. From the outside, the guide will explain its historical importance and the contrast between this ancient archaeological complex and modern Lima.

   15 min

3. Get to know the historic Plaza San Martín, one of the most important squares in the Historic Center of Lima. Observe the monument dedicated to the liberator José de San Martín and the republican-style buildings that surround this traditional space of the city.

   30 min

4. Continue down the traditional Jirón de la Unión until you reach the Plaza Mayor of Lima, the heart of the Historic Center and the place where the city was founded in 1535. From the square you can observe a panoramic view of some of the most representative buildings of the capital: the Government Palace, headquarters of the Executive Branch; the Municipal Palace of Lima, recognized for its balconies and architecture; and the Cathedral of Lima, one of the city's main religious monuments.

   45 min

5. Enter the historical Convent of San Francisco to see some of its main spaces and discover its famous catacombs. Tour the ancient underground passages used as a cemetery during the colonial era while the guide explains their history and function within Viceroyalty Lima.

   45 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Lima

• Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 1469 experiences we list in Lima.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lima

Lima, Peru's capital on clifftops above the Pacific, is a city of colonial plazas, pre-Inca ruins and an exciting, celebrated food scene.

The historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revolves around the Plaza Mayor, with the cathedral, the Government Palace and the Archbishop's Palace with its carved wooden balconies. The Monastery of San Francisco hides catacombs beneath its yellow church, and the colonial mansions around it recall the riches of the viceroyalty.

Top-ranked sights in Lima: Miraflores, Lima Plaza Mayor, Church and Convent of Saint Francis (Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco).

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