Patrimonio de Lima: lugares emblemáticos

Embark on a journey through Lima's modern districts and Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with architectural wonders. Begin at the "Parque del Amor" (Park of Love), inspired by Antoni Gaudi's Parc Guell. Marvel at Victor Delfín's sculpture of a couple locked in an eternal kiss and enjoy views of Lima's Bay, Barranco, and Chorrillos districts. Next, we'll navigate through San Isidro and Miraflores, with a panoramic view of the ancient Huaca Pucllana Pyramid amid modern architecture. Along Arequipa Avenue, you'll glimpse a replica of the Government Palace, foreign embassies, the historic Park of the Exposition, the Lima Museum of Art, and San Martín Plaza. Entering the Historic Center via Jirón Conde de Superunda, you'll travel a path laid by Francisco Pizarro in 1535 and admire the Colonial House of Osambela, with its exquisite balconies. Explore the Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo, home to the relics of St. Rose of Lima and St. Martín de Porres, the oldest university in the Americas and a library housing 25,000 historic books. The church's chorus features the oldest ashlar masonry in the country. Stroll through Lima's Main Plaza, passing the Government and Municipal Palaces, to the Lima Cathedral, famous for its religious art and 14 chapels, including the tomb of Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. Conclude your tour with a return to your hotel or walk five blocks along Jirón de la Unión, with numerous popular stores and restaurants, to Casa Tambo restaurant near San Martín Square.