Serving as the focus of urban life and evening activities, this elegant grand square features graceful colonnades, swaying palms and lush gardens.

The museum can be difficult to find at first. Even many locals and police are unaware of its existence. You might ask a street vendor to direct you! Be advised, NO PHOTOGRAPHY is allowed inside the...

Church and monastery from the 16th century.

This 17th century convent has been rebuilt several times due to earthquake damage. Now a museum, its rooms contain mummies, masks and souvenirs collected on missionary travels.

The Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (Peruvian-North American Cultural Centre) was established in 1955. It offers English classes and various cultural activities and events throughout the year and has a Spanish-English library, a multimedia center with Internet access, a large theater and two art galleries with monthly exhibitions. It has an outdoor cafe.

This meticulously restored 18th century mansion is filled with period furniture, paintings and sculptures. Its name is derived from the moral (mulberry) trees that grow in its courtyard.

Museum of the archaeology of the Andes, with videos, and sometimes displays, of mummies found in the region.