Mansa Airport 6 hr 25
Park of the Reserve (20 min) Picturesque neighborhood park known for its fountains & evening laser light shows off the water. Archbishop's Palace of Lima (15 min) This baroque palace is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima. Cerro San Cristobal (20 min) This 409m-high hill in Lima features a giant cross & a viewing area at its summit. Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo (17 min) 16th-century church with saints' relics, plus an attached convent with verdant inner courtyards. Cathedral of Lima (17 min) Huge baroque-style Roman Catholic cathedral with a gold-plated altar & an on-site religious museum. Larco Museum (24 min) Mansion-turned-museum featuring a collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, including ceramic erotica. Museo de Arte de Lima (16 min) Museum displaying Peruvian art, with works from the pre-Columbian period up to the recent past. Plaza De Armas De Lima (17 min) Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces. Basílica y Convento de San Francisco de Lima (14 min) Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs. Government Palace of Peru (16 min) This palace, the residence of Peru's president, features daily Changing of the Guard ceremonies. Park of Love (32 min) Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand. Huaca Pucllana (27 min) Remains of a clay & adobe stepped pyramid from the Lima Culture (200–700 A.D.), plus tours & museum. Plaza San Martín (15 min) Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches. Legends Park (27 min) This zoo features animals from around the world plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins. Torre Tagle Palace (16 min) Spanish baroque palace with Moorish-style features housing the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |