Highlights

The Cathedral of Lima: The Catedral de Lima was constructed in the City of King’s Plaza de Armas (main square). It is part of the Patrimony of Humanity, as the historical center of the City. It is one of the most beautiful colonial buildings that exist in Peru. The Church was inaugurated in 1540, with the name of Asuncion de Nuestra Señora.

The Cathedral replicates the Church of Seville, Spain. The crypt containing the body of Francisco Pizarro is there, covered completely with mosaics pertaining to the Conquest.

The Monastery of San Francisco: The Monasterio de San Francisco is one of the most important and better architectural monuments in the city. Constructed in the center of Lima in the 16th century, it exemplifies the history and architecture of colonial art.

The greatest attraction for most visitors is the “Catacombs of San Francisco”. The catacombs were shaped by a series of underground passages where graves were given to the former inhabitants of the Capital. It is estimated that the catacombs contain the remains of more than 25,000 people.

Larco Herrera Museum: Founded in 1926, The Museo Larco Herrera contains a chronological display of impressive galleries that showcase the exceptional panorama of 3000 years of development of the history of pre-Columbian Peru. It presents the finest collection of gold and silver of former Peru, as well as the famous collection of erotic art, one of the most visited tourist attractions in Peru. The Museum Larco Herrera is one of only a few museums in the world where visitors are welcome in the warehouse and can view 45,000 archaeologically classified objects, which constitutes an unforgettable experience. The works of art of the Museum Larco Herrera have been exhibited in the most prestigious museums in the world and are deemed internationally as icons of pre-Columbian art.

Gold Museum: The Gold Museum houses a dazzling collection of pre-Columbian pieces of gold from various cultures, some of which are more than 3,000 years old.  The exhibit contains priceless gold-work jewelry, silver and precious stones.  There is also a collection of antique and modern weapons, which is considered by many, to be one of the world’s best. Additionally, there is a display of armor and uniforms, and various objects from diverse times and cultures, some of which date from 1300 B.C.

Enrico Poli Private Collection: Enrico Poli has dedicated his entire life to collecting archaeological pieces and antiquities from different zones in Peru. This is one of the most exquisite private collections in the Peru. In this house, one can appreciate objects from pre-Incan and Incan cultures, as well as pieces of Colonial art. The collection includes pots, paintings, gold pieces, silver, ceramics and wood. The visitor in this residence (Collection) is personally guided by Enrico Poli.

Pachacamac: Located 31 km south of the city of Lima, Pachacamac, is one of the largest and most important pre-Incan/Incan archaeological sites in Peru. Due to the spiritual power that Pachacamac god had in the Andean world, it contained a frequently visited temple. The base was constructed of adobe moat bricks with a stone foundation. The site had pyramidal buildings with access ramps.  The Incas, upon their arrival to the coast, constructed the temples of The Sun and Acllahuasi, which are considered to be the most impressive in the archaeological site.