Essential Lima: Half-Day Tour with Catacombs & Pick-Up

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Plaza San Martin

  Built in the early 20th century, the square gets it name from the South American liberator Jose de San Martin who’s statue sits at the middle. You will learn a little about Jose de San Martin and the history of popular gatherings in the square.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Jiron de La Union

  For many years Jirón de la Unión was the most important road in the city. Characterized by being the most aristocratic and where the most famous inhabitants were meeting, it’s now a popular street to walk through. Now it serves more as a commercial street but the history still remains.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Iglesia y Convento La Merced

  The convent and the church of Nuestra Señora de la Merced are as old as the city of Lima. According to historic documents, the lands where the convent and the church were built belonged to the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy. The church contains a variety of reredos. The altarpiece is fire-gilded. The center of the altarpiece contains an image of the Virgin of Mercy, declared in 1615 the "heavenly protector of Lima."

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Plaza de Armas (Plaza Mayor)

  Lima’s most important square. You’ll get to enjoy the beautiful plaza and get views of the Government Palace. The main cathedral is also located in the square which adds to its charm.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Museo Convento San Francisco y Catacumbas

  The Catacombs of the Basilica of San Francisco were the Old cemetery of the city in colonial times, this building includes catacombs from colonial times.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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