Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Lima

Lima is a city in Lima district, Peru, home to about 7,737,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 250 places to visit — 97 forts & heritage, 43 museums, 32 parks and 32 churches. The must-see places are Casa Museo Bodega y Cuadra (1 km), Goverment Palace (1 km) and Casa Aliaga (1 km).

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Lima at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Population
about 7,737,002
Coordinates
12.0432° S, 77.0282° W
Places within 50 km
250 (86 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Lima

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lima: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Lima

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lima. The closest is Historic Centre of Lima (1 km); the best-known is Goverment Palace (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lima

43 museums within 100 km of Lima. The closest is Casa Museo Bodega y Cuadra (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Lima

33 parks within 100 km of Lima. The closest is Parque de La Muralla (1 km); the best-known is Paseo de Aguas (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Lima

32 churches within 100 km of Lima. The closest is Monastery of San Francisco (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lima

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lima. The closest is San Cristobal Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lima

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lima. The closest is Lomas de Lima System Regional Conservation Area Lomas de Amancaes (6 km); the best-known is Park of Legends (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lima
  2. 1 km Casa Aliaga · museum, Lima
  3. 1 km Goverment Palace · palace, Lima
  4. 1 km Casa Museo Bodega y Cuadra · museum, Lima
  5. 1 km Monastery of San Francisco · monastery, Lima
  6. 1 km Museo de Sitio Parque de La Muralla · museum, Lima
  7. 0 km Back to Lima

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From travellers near Lima

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How to reach Lima

    All places near Lima by distance

    Within 15 km of Lima

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage9797Historic Centre of Lima (1 km)
    Museums4343Casa Museo Bodega y Cuadra (1 km)
    Parks3233Parque de La Muralla (1 km)
    Churches3232Monastery of San Francisco (1 km)
    Other attractions2525Casa Pilatos (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints44San Cristobal Hill (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Lomas de Lima System Regional Conservation Area Lomas de Amancaes (6 km)
    Caves44Catalina Huanca Caves (4 km)
    Waterfalls44Catarata De Challape Huariquiña- Matucana (7 km)
    Beaches & coast23La Pampilla (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33El Fronton Island (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Laguna Antacocha (83 km)

    Lima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lima?

    Casa Museo Bodega y Cuadra (museum, about 1 km), Goverment Palace (palace, about 1 km), Casa Aliaga (museum, about 1 km), Monastery of San Francisco (monastery, about 1 km), Museo de Sitio Parque de La Muralla (museum, about 1 km), Convento de Santo Domingo (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lima?

    250 places on Spotwander: 97 forts & heritage, 43 museums, 32 parks, 32 churches, 25 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lima?

    Historic Centre of Lima, about 1 km by road; Goverment Palace (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lima?

    Casa Museo Bodega y Cuadra, about 1 km by road; Casa Aliaga (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lima?

    Parque de La Muralla, about 1 km by road; Paseo de Aguas (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lima?

    Start in Lima, visit Casa Aliaga, then Goverment Palace, then Casa Museo Bodega y Cuadra, then Monastery of San Francisco, then Museo de Sitio Parque de La Muralla, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lima?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lima’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.