Discover Peru’s history through its most mysterious sites. Explore the colonial catacombs hidden beneath ancient churches and visit the Presbyter Matías Maestro Cemetery (1808), the oldest public cemetery in the Americas, with more than 700 neoclassical mausoleums.
We begin at Lima’s Main Square, learning about the founding of the City of Kings and its rise as Latin America’s most splendid capital. Then tour the San Francisco Convent and its famous catacombs to understand life and death in colonial times.
Finally, wander through the impressive Matías Maestro Cemetery, including the Suicides Pavilion, the Crypt of the Heroes, and other remarkable sections.
A fascinating journey into Lima’s hidden past!
Miraflores, Barranco or San Isidro
Catacombs
Mausoleums and tombs
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