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7 Things To Do in Lima

This fascinating and welcoming city offers you unique experiences that combines history, culture, gastronomy and beautiful landscapes that will captivate you from the moment you set foot in this place full of surprises. Here we bring you top 7 things to do in Lima, where you will find a city that perfectly combines its colonial past with its vibrant modernity.

1. Visit The Historical Center

Main Square of Lima

Start your tour with the most emblematic and historic places of Lima visiting the Plaza Mayor, where you can see fascinating colonial buildings, the Cathedral of Lima, the Casa de Pizarro, the Archbishop Palace, the underground Catacombs of San Francisco, among many others.

You cannot miss a visit to this historic centre of Lima, its attractions, its historic and vibrant streets. Also you can find a local restaurant to taste Peruvian food.

2. Learn How to Cook Typical Peruvian Food

Cooking Class in Lima by Haku Tours

We also recommend you attend our cooking class in lima, where first you will go to a local market tour accompanied by a tour guide and a chef to learn about our fruits, vegetables and other supplies for a Peruvian kitchen.

After the local makert tour, you’ll go to our kitchen where you have all the necessary implements to cook delicious Peruvian food and spend a fun experience.

3. Explore The Pachacamac Archaeological Site and Museum

Pachacamac Archaeological Site

Located just outside the city of Lima, the Pachacamac ruins are an archaeological gold mine and one of Peru top landmarks, a must see site home to a variety of pyramids, temples, tombs and other structures.

Step back in time and see how the Incas lived in a city that has now become one of the largest in the world. Visit this extensive archaeological site and museum with our Pachacamac Tour (click here for more info).

4. Drink a Glass of Pisco Sour

Pisco Sour

The Pisco Sour is an emblematic drink of Peru and has a rich history that reflects the culture and tradition of the country. The opportunity to try this drink is an authentic Peruvian experience.

This cocktail has a perfect balance between sweet, sour and bitter. The fresh and citrus flavor of lemon mixes with the softness of pisco, creating a unique flavor experience. You can try it in local bars or restaurants.

5. Go to the Magic Water Park

Magic Water Park in Lima

In the magical water circuit, you can enjoy dynamic fountains of water, light shows, among others. The most popular fountain is the dream maze where you will undoubtedly have a fun and soaked time while trying to reach the center of the maze.

In addition, every night you can enjoy an unforgettable light show where there will be music and lights together, without a doubt an experience that you cannot miss (click here for more info).

6. Explore a Differente Side of Lima with our Shanty Town Tour

Shanty Town Tour by Haku Tours

A true life experience where you will visit a different side of the city, you will be able to interact with the locals, learn about the community, their culture and traditions.

Perfect opportunity to be part of locals. Guaranteed good time together with locals and practise your Spanish (click here for more info).

To see how the work of Haku Tours and our wonderful clients help these people, please visit our Social Projects page.

7. Visit the Larco Museum Tour

Larco Museum Tour

Located inside a viceregal mansion with more than 40,000 archeological collection pieces, Rafael Larco was a lover of these pieces, which is why he founded this museum now recognized as one of the best in the world.

This museum offers you a day full of amazing archaeological pieces that you can enjoy and take pictures (click here for more info).

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