Built by millions of adobe bricks, these ruins once served as an administrative center and a pre-Inca ceremonial site dedicated to the God Pachacamac.

The Government Palace or House of Pizarro (Palacio de Gobierno or Casa de Pizarro) is the Residence of the President of Peru. The initial structure was built by Francisco Pizarro as Governor. Then, it

The Parque de las Leyendas (Zoo) houses within its collection 2100 animals of 268 different species.  Of those, 87 are mammals, 103 birds, 32 are reptiles, 42 are fish, and 4 are amphibious.  The...

Built by Dominican friars in 1549, this Church and Monastery contains the tombs of Santa Martin de Porres and Peru's other famous saint, Santa Rosa de Lima.

Located on the city's Main Square or Plaza Mayor, this cathedral was built in 1564 by architect Jeronimo de Aliaga and features an ivory baroque chapel of La Inmaculada and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, known as the "conquistador of Peru."

Elegant and charming residential neighborhood located north of Lima features neo-classic architecture, cobblestone streets, excellent dining, good shopping and the Huaca Hallamarma, a restored pre-Inca pyramid that now serves as a small museum of Indian artifacts.

Located right outside of downtown Lima, this archaeological site has unearthed thousands of Inca mummies and artifacts.

Lima's harbor

Founded at the end of the 16th century as a spiritual retreat, this monastery of the Barefoot Friars features four main cloisters and two ornate chapels.

This grisly museum features the underground dungeons and torture chambers that were used to punish accused heretics.

Shaded with flowering trees, this secluded romantic walkway leads under a wooden bridge to a cliff with sweeping views of the ocean.

Located in the well-known district of Barranco, this urban park features elegant displays of colorful blooms and many trendy bars and cafes nearby.

Linking the Plaza de Armas with Plaza San Martin, this five-block pedestrian mall features many fine jewelry stores, bookstores, movie theaters and large shopping galleries.

This small museum features items of popular art and handicrafts including ceramics, carved gourds, folk art and traditional costumes.

Built in 1735 by the Marquis of Torre Tagle, this handsome building is considered to be the best surviving colonial house in Lima with its superb carved balconies, magnificent doors and a courtyard surrounded by rooms and ironwork.