Transfer to Parque del Amor in Miraflores. Its central part exhibits a sculpture dedicated to love. Proceed to enjoy a panoramic view of the archaeological site of Huaca Pucllana that operated between centuries V - VIII AD. After that, visit the Historic Center of Lima. Admire the Plaza Mayor, the Archbishop of Lima and the Government Palace and its magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650. Continue to the convent of San Francisco, a masterpiece of colonial architecture where you can appreciate the beauty of its monastic cloisters and remarkable paintings. In the underground galleries are impressive catacombs. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant by your own. Finally visit the Larco Herrera Museum, a colonial mansion built in the eighteenth century which has an extensive collection of ceramics from pre-columbian art and textiles worked with materials and tools used by the ancient Peruvians, as well as gold and silver pieces with semiprecious stones. Return to the hotel.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pickup and drop-off.
✔ Admission to Cathedral, San Francisco church and Larco museum.
✔ Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish).
✖ Personal expenses.
✖ Gratuities.
✖ Lunch
Pickup Locations
1. Tierra Viva Miraflores Larco Hotel
2. Hotel Esperanza
3. Ibis Lima Larco Miraflores
4. Garden Hotel
5. Lima Wasi Hotel
6. Ac Hotel Lima Miraflores
7. Hotel Miraflores
8. Suite Service Apart Hotel
9. Ibis Styles Lima San Isidro
10. INNSiDE by Melia Lima Miraflores
11. Bayview Hotel
12. Miraflores Park, A Belmond Hotel, Lima
13. Courtyard Lima Miraflores
14. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Miraflores Larco
15. Ramada Encore Lima San Isidro
16. San Agustin Exclusive
17. Hotel El Tambo 2
18. JW Marriott Hotel Lima
19. Residencial Sori
20. Hotel Montreal Miraflores
Additional Info: - Pick up from hotels located in Miraflores, San Isidro and Historic Centre of Lima.
- This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb). If you stay in them, please contact us days prior the start of the tour to coordinate a meeting point for your pick-up.
Itinerary
1
El Parque del Amor
Parque del Amor is located at Malecon Cisneros in Miraflores. Its central part exhibits a beautiful sculpture carved by Peruvian artist Victor Delfin dedicated to love and whose name is The Kiss.
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Huaca Pucllana
Panoramic visit to Pucllana Temple, a pre-Inca pyramid found in the Miraflores district.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Basilica Catedral De Lima
Considered cultural heritage of humanity. It is located on the east side of the main square of Lima. Its facade is Renaissance style.
Duration: 35 minutes
4
Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)
It is here that you can appreciate countless examples of grandiose colonial architecture like the Archbishop of Lima with its elegant balconies, the Government Palace and its magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas
Walk to the Church of San Francisco, one of the most impressive religious architectural complexes of the Viceroyalty built-in 1546. It holds an astonishing collection of old books and a network of catacombs open to the public.
Duration: 40 minutes
6
Museo Larco
The museum boasts the most complete pre-Hispanic collection of gold and silver artifacts, as well as pieces of erotic art.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your pick up.
• Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
• You should wear comfortable clothing.
• The Cathedral is closed on Sunday morning. In replacement, you will visit Santo Domingo church.
