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Peru at a glance
- Capital
- Lima
- Population
- 34,352,720
- Area
- 1,285,216 km²
- Calling code
- +51
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- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Explore Lima, Callao and Arequipa. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency PENTime in Lima 20:32UTC-05:00Country codes PE / PER
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Lima. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Museum of Italian Art
Museum of Italian Art is one option for your time in Lima. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Lima Art Museum
Lima Art Museum is one option for your time in Lima. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Fort of Santa Catalina, Lima
Fort of Santa Catalina, Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Monument to Miguel Grau Seminario
Monument to Miguel Grau Seminario is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Monument to Manco Cápac
Monument to Manco Cápac is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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German Tower, Lima
German Tower, Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Sacred Heart Church, Lima
Sacred Heart Church, Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Church
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Church is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Church of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Church of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Metropolitan Museum of Lima
Metropolitan Museum of Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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José Carlos Mariátegui Museum
José Carlos Mariátegui Museum is one option for your time in Lima. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Historic Centre of Lima
Historic Centre of Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Palace of Justice, Lima
Palace of Justice, Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Sheraton Lima Historic Center
Sheraton Lima Historic Center is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Democracy Square (Peru)
Democracy Square (Peru) is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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LIM
An arrival option for Lima
Jorge Chávez International Airport
9.7 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at LIM
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LIM airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Chávez International Airport | LIM | 9.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Francisco Carle Airport | JAU | 171.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport | HUU | 256.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport | AYP | 330.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport | CHM | 360.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Maria Reiche Neuman Airport | NZC | 384.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Jorge Chávez International Airport
Lima · SPIM
Elevation113 ft
Coordinates-12.0219, -77.114305
Runways
16L / 34R
11506 × 148 ft
CON16R / 34L
11417 × 148 ft
CONCRadio frequencies
LIMA APP119.7 MHz
ATIS127.9 MHz
LIMA CLNC DEL118.5 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
LIMA RDO664.9 MHz
LIMA TWR118.1 MHz
Francisco Carle Airport
Jauja · SPJJ
Elevation11034 ft
Coordinates-11.7831001282, -75.47339630130001
Runways
13 / 31
9220 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
JAUJA RDO126.9 MHz
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport
Huánuco · SPNC
Elevation6070 ft
Coordinates-9.878809928894043, -76.20480346679688
Runways
07 / 25
8202 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
HUANUCO RDO126.9 MHz
Air Force Colonel Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport
Ayacucho · SPHO
Elevation8917 ft
Coordinates-13.1548, -74.204399
Runways
02 / 20
9186 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
AYACUCHO RDO126.9 MHz
AYACUCHO TWR118.1 MHz
FAP Lieutenant Jaime Andres de Montreuil Morales Airport
Chimbote · SPEO
Elevation69 ft
Coordinates-9.14961, -78.523804
Runways
01 / 19
5905 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
CHIMBOTE RDO118.1 MHz
Maria Reiche Neuman Airport
Nazca · SPZA
Elevation1860 ft
Coordinates-14.854, -74.961502
Runways
07 / 25
3355 × 65 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
GND121.9 MHz
NASCA TWR118.1 MHz
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Getting around Lima
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Stops along the route
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Browse 15 ideas for Lima — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Museum of Italian Art
Directions ↗Museum of Italian Art is one option for your time in Lima. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Lima Art Museum
Directions ↗Lima Art Museum is one option for your time in Lima. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Fort of Santa Catalina, Lima
Directions ↗Fort of Santa Catalina, Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Monument to Miguel Grau Seminario
Directions ↗Monument to Miguel Grau Seminario is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Monument to Manco Cápac
Directions ↗Monument to Manco Cápac is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
German Tower, Lima
Directions ↗German Tower, Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Sacred Heart Church, Lima
Directions ↗Sacred Heart Church, Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Church
Directions ↗Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Church is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Church of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
Directions ↗Church of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Metropolitan Museum of Lima
Directions ↗Metropolitan Museum of Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
José Carlos Mariátegui Museum
Directions ↗José Carlos Mariátegui Museum is one option for your time in Lima. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Historic Centre of Lima
Directions ↗Historic Centre of Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Palace of Justice, Lima
Directions ↗Palace of Justice, Lima is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Sheraton Lima Historic Center
Directions ↗Sheraton Lima Historic Center is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Democracy Square (Peru)
Directions ↗Democracy Square (Peru) is one option for your time in Lima. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Lima
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22 °C
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