What to do and see in Lima Region, Peru: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

July 7, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Lima Region (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlima]) is located in the central coast of the country, its regional seat (capital city) is Huacho. Lima Province, which contains the city of Lima, the country's capital, is located west of the Lima Region; this province is autonomous and not under the jurisdiction of the Regional Government.
Restaurants in Lima Region

1. Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

Jr. Junin and Jr. Carabaya, Lima Peru +51 980 048 502 http://www.mapitravel.com
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Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

Once considered the heart of old Lima, this grand plaza features many important architectural monuments and buildings including a magnificent bronze fountain dating from 1650, the Archbishop's Palace with its elegant balconies and the Government Palace dating from 1924.

Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Remember, everything started here ... On January 18, 1535, Spanish "Conquistador" Francisco Pizarro founded the City of Lima and, right at this very site, designated where the "Plaza de Armas" (or "Plaza Mayor") would be built! Just amazing! The other buildings came some time after, being built and rebuilt along the centuries up to their todays' features - the "Catedral de Lima", the "Parroquia del Sagrario and the central water fountain (all from the 17th century); the "Palacio Arzobispal", the "Palacio de Gobierno", the "Palacio Municipal de Lima" and the "Palacio de la Unión" (all dating the 20th century) constitute the city's focal point. You are just about to visit the very heart of Lima, its beautiful historic center, locally known as "Cercado de Lima". Take your time and stroll along, enjoy the views, the lovely manicured gardens and lawns, the "Changing of the Guard" at noon in front of the "Palacio de Gobierno" and visit the interior of all buildings that allow so! And as a curiosity, Peru's independence from Spain was proclaimed right here in 1821! Don't forget your camera! Enjoy!

2. Miraflores

Miraflores District, Lima Peru +51 1 7029393 http://www.mirafloreslima.com
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Miraflores

This beachfront residential district features many of Lima's excellent shops, restaurants, nightspots and first class hotels.

Reviewed By 2017aajaa

Miraflores is a wonderful part of Peru filled with wonderful restaurants and parks to see! Highly recommend visiting Love Park, the Mall on the Cliff, and Kennedy Park, all areas within walking distance. There’s also mutiple markets in the area that sell beautiful souvenirs as well.

3. San Isidro

Lima 15073 Peru +51 1 5139000 [email protected] http://msi.gob.pe/portal/nuestro-distrito/turismo-distrital/
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San Isidro

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.

Reviewed By Chinapjs - Washington DC, United States

Half of the foreign embassies are located here and some of Lima's best restaurants and sports clubs. One of the tonier neighborhoods to live in. One of South America's oldest golf clubs is located right in the middle plus two famous churches, a museum or two and a great park full of hundred year old and older Oliver Trees.

4. Pachacamac

Autopista Antigua Panamericana Sur km 31 Close to Lurin, Lima 16 Peru +51 1 3215606 http://www.pachacamac.net/
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Pachacamac

Located only 31 kilometers from Lima, these ancient ruins are all that remain of an important religious center that was constructed more than 1,000 years before the Inca Empire.

Reviewed By skyejack - Malvern, Australia

The Pachacamac ruins cover a very large site 31 k south of Lima where a town for 20,000 people was built in 700 AD, pre Inca era. It is a sandy desert with several amazing excavations including a rebuilt house of the chosen women, a granary story of huge proportions, a burial site and a sun temple for adoration of the Sun God. Next door but not part of the site is a Private Hacienda with a 1st class Paso Horse stud.

5. MALI - Museo de Arte de Lima

Paseo Colon 125, Parque de la Exposicion Parque de la Exposicion, Lima 15046 Peru +51 1 2040000 [email protected] http://mali.pe/
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MALI - Museo de Arte de Lima

The MALI’s permanent collection preserves more than 18,000 pieces –among textiles, ceramics, metal work, photography, drawings and paintings– that witness to more than 3,000 years of art history in Peru. The museum exhibits the artworks in the permanent galleries in a sequential way divided in four sections: pre-Columbian, Colonial, Republican and Modern art. It also has galleries for temporary exhibitions of national and international artists. MALI is located in the heart of downtown Lima and provides the opportunity for a first approach to Peru, through its great master pieces.

Reviewed By Clevlander - Springfield, United States

This is a very good museum focused on the history and art of Peru. At its really built for the local people you truly use this gem of a place. There are many very interesting exhibitions that are rotated around the year and their permanent collection is also very good. Its truly enjoyable to see people from all ages share the experience of the place. Its inexpensive and their restaurant is very good. The current exhibition of Peruvian Silver is out of this world!

6. Barranco

Lima Peru +51 978 323 704 http://barrancoguide.com/in/paseo-saenz-pena-un-lugar-que-debe-conocer
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Barranco

Reviewed By Susanorkide - Fredensborg, Denmark

I absolutely loved this bohemian district close to the ocean with a lot of street art, artists and artisans. Barranco has beautiful and old architecture. I was there, on my last day in Lima, January 1, so it was pretty crowded. Nevertheless, I enjoyed to walk around the neighbourhood, and it’s definitely worth a visit.

7. Rio Lunahuana

Km 180 Carretera Panamericana Sur, Lunahuana 15727 Peru +51 982 841 976
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Rio Lunahuana

Whitewater challenges for canoeing and kayaking, and godd fishing for prawns, kingfish and crabs make the Lunahuana River a lure for tourists and children along its entire 230-km length in the surroundings of Lima,

8. Balneario La Punta

Distrito de El Callao, Callao Peru 4464534 http://www.munilapunta.gob.pe
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Balneario La Punta

Located outside of Lima in the constitutional province of Callao, La Punta is a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and, hence, famous for its seafood. Grab a seat with a view, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere these traditional neighborhoods offer.

9. Cerro Azul

Kilometer 131 South Pan-American Highway Cañete Province, San Vicente de Canete Peru
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Cerro Azul

10. Circuito Magico Del Agua

Jr. Madre de Dios Parque de la Reserva, Lima 15046 Peru +51 1 4240827 [email protected] http://www.circuitomagicodelagua.com.pe
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Circuito Magico Del Agua

Reviewed By Go09917

This is just awesome and a great social event --- moms, dads, children, grandmas --- young lovers and newlyweds -- it's a beautiful water and light show and it's also a grand parade of happy people enjoying a nice night out.

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