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Lima 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Lima grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Cathedral of Lima · Temples & religious sites·Castles & palaces

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  1. Morning
    Cathedral of Lima

    Temples & religious sites

    Construction began in 1535, and the cathedral took its present form by the late 18th century; it remains the historic seat of the Archbishop of Lima. Its grand facade stands right in the heart of the city.

  2. After lunch
    Archbishop's Palace of Lima

    Castles & palaces · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    The archbishop's residence and administrative center of the Archdiocese of Lima, located on Plaza de Armas in Lima's old town. It's conveniently placed for exploring alongside the other sights around the square.

  3. Afternoon
    Plaza Mayor, Lima

    Parks & gardens · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    The square at the heart of Lima's old town has stood since the city's founding in 1535. Surrounded by major landmarks like the Government Palace and the Cathedral, it's easy to explore on foot.

  4. Evening
    Government Palace

    Castles & palaces · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    The seat of Peru's government in Lima, originally built as the presidential residence. Francisco Pizarro took part in its design, giving it the nickname "Casa de Pizarro."

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DAY 2

Around Larco Museum · Museums & galleries·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Larco Museum

    Museums & galleries

    A private museum housed in an 18th-century building in Lima's Pueblo Libre district, displaying artifacts from 5,000 years of ancient Peruvian civilizations in chronological order. It's especially well known for its collection of ancient erotic pottery.

  2. After lunch
    National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru

    Museums & galleries · 1.1 km from the previous stop

    Located in the heart of Pueblo Libre, Lima, this is Peru's largest and oldest museum, home to over 100,000 artifacts from across the country. Highlights include the Raimondi Stele and a model of Machu Picchu.

  3. Afternoon
    Mosque of Lima

    Temples & religious sites · 2.1 km from the previous stop

    This mosque in Lima's Magdalena del Mar district was built in 1986 by the Palestinian community on the grounds of a former mansion. It is open to the public, offering a close look at Islamic architecture and culture.

  4. Evening
    Basílica María Auxiliadora

    Temples & religious sites · 4.8 km from the previous stop

    A Roman Catholic Salesian basilica in Lima's Breña district, facing Avenida Brasil near Plaza Bolognesi. It's a nice stop while strolling through the area.

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DAY 3

Around Roman Catholic Diocese of Chosica · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Roman Catholic Diocese of Chosica

    Temples & religious sites

    This is the Catholic diocese of the Chosica area, part of the ecclesiastical province of Lima, Peru. It offers a close look at local Catholic faith and culture.

  2. After lunch
    Monastery of San Francisco

    Temples & religious sites · 1.8 km from the previous stop

    A Catholic church and monastery in Lima's old town that, together with nearby churches, forms a religious architectural complex. It's a good place to leisurely explore its historic cloisters and buildings.

  3. Afternoon
    Plaza Bolívar

    Parks & gardens · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A square in Lima's Historic Centre, next to the Peruvian Congress building and the former Museum of the Inquisition, making it easy to visit both together. It's a few blocks east of the main city square.

  4. Evening
    Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo

    Temples & religious sites · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    A Catholic church and convent complex in Lima's old town, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. It's a great place to explore ornate cloisters and altars while taking in the city's colonial-era atmosphere.

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Around Cathedral of Lima, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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