Title: Cercado de Lima Travel Guide: Best of Cercado de Lima, Lima Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cercado de Lima](https://expedia.co.uk/Cercado-De-Lima-Lima-Hotels.0-n6053557-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Lima](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lima.d178277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lima](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lima.d178277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cercado de Lima Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cercado-De-Lima.d6053557.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cercado de Lima Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cercado-De-Lima.d6053557.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cercado de Lima Travel Guide ## Lima ![Downtown Lima showing heritage architecture and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66655-Downtown-Lima.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Lima which includes a ruin, heritage elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66652-Downtown-Lima.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cercado de Lima](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66654-Downtown-Lima.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Lima which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66657-Downtown-Lima.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown Lima showing a house and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66653-Downtown-Lima.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cercado de Lima Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Lima travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima.dx178277) #### Learn about Lima’s past by touring the cathedral, palace and churches of its well-preserved historic centre. Visit galleries, museums and go on a shopping spree. Downtown Lima is a lively neighbourhood that showcases a legacy of architectural masterpieces and bears witness to the development of an important Spanish colonial town. Admire centuries-old palaces and beautiful churches, explore shopping districts and visit museums and art galleries. The downtown area is also known as the Historic Centre of Lima and is a constant hive of activity. Start at Plaza de Armas, Lima’s handsome central square, which dates back to 1535\. Framing the square are some of the city’s most prominent landmarks. Step inside the opulent 16th-century Catedral de Lima to see its Baroque art and the tomb of Francisco Pizarro, a Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire. Watch the changing of the guard ceremony at the Palacio de Gobierno de Perú, the Government Palace. Admire the arcaded façade and elegant wooden balconies of the Palacio Municipal de Lima, the Municipal Palace. Just a short walk from the main square are more architectural wonders, such as the Iglesia de Santo Domingo and Basilica de San Francicso. Visit the Casa de Aliaga, one of South America’s oldest colonial buildings. Devote some time to Downtown Lima's galleries and museums. Inspect work by national and international artists at the Pancho Fierro Art Gallery and examine the fine collection of pre-Colombian gold at the Museum of the Central Bank of Peru. Stroll along Jirón de La Union, a pedestrianized avenue between Plaza Mayor and Plaza San Martín. It’s where old meets new, with ancient churches located near modern retail outlets, cafés and restaurants. As the heart of Lima’s city centre, Downtown Lima is well served by public transport. The metro stations of Desamparados and Estación Jirón de la Unión provide easy access to the neighbourhood’s attractions. Downtown Lima is a short walk or metro ride from other major Lima attractions. After your visit, explore the streets of Chinatown and enjoy the gardens and art museums at Parque de la Exposición. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Plaza Mayor featuring flowers and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66708-Plaza-Mayor.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza de Armas de Lima 4/5(21 reviews) Visit the birthplace of Lima. It has an antique fountain at its center surrounded by a majestic cathedral, a palace and colonial buildings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-De-Armas-De-Lima-Lima-Historic-Center.d6115218.Attraction) ![Plaza San Martin showing street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66549-Lima.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza San Martin 4/5(10 reviews) Visit one of the most important parts of the city with a poignant statue of Peru’s liberator surrounded by elegant buildings. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-San-Martin-Lima.d6272130.Attraction) ![Jiron de La Union which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66634-Jiron-De-La-Union.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jiron de La Union 4/5(1 review) Wander down one of the city’s most historic boulevards to get a sense of the local culture and see the churches and plazas that surround it. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jiron-De-La-Union-Lima-Historic-Center.d6301894.Attraction) ![Park of the Reserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/117f913f9c48de07f99aef7e8980cd4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Park of the Reserve Park of the Reserve is just one of the places to see in Lima, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Park-Of-The-Reserve-Lima.d6116958.Attraction) ![Church and Convent of San Francisco](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ec8a8f13ec22edad735e76eedc297c10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church and Convent of San Francisco 5/5(2 reviews) Visit this 17th-century monastery complex with a temple and an eerie underground cemetery. It is also home to a convent, an illustrious library and two churches, in Lima’s historic center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-And-Convent-Of-San-Francisco-Lima-Historic-Center.d6115232.Attraction) ![Magic Water Circuit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/95566afc051e1df55ea2235261de2271.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magic Water Circuit Explore the great outdoors at Magic Water Circuit, a lovely green space in Lima. Amble around this culturally rich area's seaside or experience its acclaimed art galleries. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Magic-Water-Circuit-Lima.d6302049.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48062656/6894187c-17ce-4f72-808f-2b9adf601b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina £56 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-lima-day-trip-to-paracas.a48062656.activity-details) ![Beautiful Huacachina Oasis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45997844/18916eb3-d804-4c0f-934f-8842bfbf84aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Tour From Lima Paracas and Huacachina Oasis £44 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-from-lima-paracas-and-huacachina-oasis.a45997844.activity-details) ![Picnic in the desert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46326332/333b9bdd-2fbb-4fe8-a78b-caec0ff9f506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour £96 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paracas-and-huacachina-sunset-picnic-tour.a46326332.activity-details) ![From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48170913/ad59d257-4e8e-42f5-83b3-fb4ade96568d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour £41 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-lima-paracas.a48170913.activity-details) ![Full day Paracas - Huacachina from Lima](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46764036/19866e05-d94b-41ee-a987-bb365db32c0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full day Paracas - Huacachina from Lima £45 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-paracas-huacachina-from-lima.a46764036.activity-details) ![Historical Hop on Hop off Tour in Miraflores](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46603141/4a5d7743-35b4-4eec-a50f-0376c7041cea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bus Hop on - Hop off in Miraflores £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/bus-hop-on-hop-off-in-miraflores.a46603141.activity-details) [See all activities in Lima](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lima.d178277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Cercado de Lima ![Sheraton Lima Historic Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25700/25668/f497f599_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton Lima Historic Center Paseo De La Republica 170 Lima Lima £68 20 Jan - 21 Jan Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (830 reviews) Ac could be better but it does the job. Staff was very helpful and nice Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F01%2F2026&endDate=21%2F01%2F2026&selected=25668&PinnedHotelID=25668&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053557) ![Hotel Diamond Lima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31970000/31960300/31960204/adff5b6c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Diamond Lima Jr. Cuzco Lima Lima Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (393 reviews) Excelente atencion, personal muy profesional, volveria hospedarme en el Hotel Diamond Lima que de tres estrellas le incluyó dos mas, o sea cinco estrellas porque asi me senti en los doce dias que estuve alojado en pleno centro del area monumental de la Ciudad de Lima llamada "La Ciudad de los ... Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=31960204&PinnedHotelID=31960204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053557) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=31960204&PinnedHotelID=31960204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053557) ![GRAN HOTEL BOLIVAR](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102810000/102807000/102806931/816540d8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GRAN HOTEL BOLIVAR JIRON DE LA UNION Lima Provincia de Lima £73 13 Jan - 14 Jan Stay at this hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas de Lima and Plaza Norte Peru are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (133 reviews) Yes it was very good Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F01%2F2026&endDate=14%2F01%2F2026&selected=102806931&PinnedHotelID=102806931&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053557) ![Lima House - Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19890000/19881300/19881289/6c77e48f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lima House - Hostel Avenida España 264 Lima Stay at this hostel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Plaza de Armas de Lima and Plaza San Miguel Mall ... 9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews) Bad wifi. Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=19881289&PinnedHotelID=19881289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053557) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F01%2F2026&endDate=22%2F01%2F2026&selected=19881289&PinnedHotelID=19881289&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053557) ![Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1710900/1710894/f52dab05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport Av Elmer Faucett S N Callao Lima £86 1 Feb - 2 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,195 reviews) Clean rooms and good breakfast Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=1710894&PinnedHotelID=1710894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053557) ![Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38210000/38209400/38209373/d540a2bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG Calle Alfonso Ugarte 117, Miraflores Lima £84 10 Jan - 11 Jan Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (821 reviews) Amazing service Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026&selected=38209373&PinnedHotelID=38209373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6053557) [See all 3,407 properties in Cercado de Lima](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6053557) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make a stop by Church and Convent of San Francisco or Plaza de Armas de Lima while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Lima-Historic-Center.dx6360544) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### La Victoria Get to know La Victoria and its many features like its restaurants and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Gamarra Moda Plaza and Javier Prado Convention Center, and you can jump on the metro at Nicolas Arriola Station or Gamarra Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-La-Victoria.dx179402) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/11789ca96eba30830f261674a6f2c6ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Jesus Maria You'll enjoy the live music and monuments in Jesus Maria. You might want to make time for a stop at Real Plaza Salaverry or Peruvian Japanese Cultural Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Jesus-Maria.dx179400) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/768d33e70a0d1de1204097b858c98be2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lince 4/5(1 area review) Travellers enjoy Lince for its restaurants and shopping. Consider checking out Risso Commercial Center while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Lince.dx179403) ![Larco Museum featuring a park and flowers](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66737-Larco-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pueblo Libre Pueblo Libre is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Larco Herrera Museum and National Museum of the Archaeology Anthropology and History of Peru. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Pueblo-Libre.dx179406) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Isidro Centro Financiero San Isidro Centro Financiero is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Camino Real Mall and Avenue Los Conquistadores while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-San-Isidro-Centro-Financiero.dx6356725) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Cercado de Lima Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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