Parque del amor, Huaca Pucllana, Plaza Mayor Lima, Convento San Francisco
The catacombs of the Convent of San Francisco
- Meals
- Not included
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Walking distance
- 1-2 km approx.
- Walking time
- 2-3 hours (guided tour and free time)
- Elevation
- 154 m a.s.l. (Miraflores)
- Stop 01
Hotel pick-up
Our experience begins with pick-up from your hotel. From the first moment, our professional guide will welcome you and share the first historical data about Lima, its evolution and its role as the cultural capital of Peru. As we make our way through the city, we begin to immerse ourselves in a journey that crosses colonial times and ancient cultures.
- Stop 02
Parque del Amor: romance by the sea
Our first stop is at the Malecón de Miraflores, where the iconic Parque del Amor is located. This space celebrates romanticism with its emblematic sculpture "El Beso" and its walls decorated with poetic phrases. The views of the Pacific Ocean from this point are simply spectacular, especially when the sea breeze caresses the face and the sun dyes the sky golden. An ideal place to capture memorable images.
- Stop 03
Huaca Pucllana: pre-Inca vestiges in the heart of the city
We continue to the Huaca Pucllana, an adobe pyramid that stands between the modern buildings of Miraflores. This archaeological site connects us with the Lima civilization, prior to the Inca Empire. During the tour, you will learn about the ceremonial and administrative purpose of this structure and how it has survived the passage of centuries. Walking between its platforms is like traveling 1,500 years into the past.
- Stop 04
Historic Center: the majestic Plaza Mayor
We head to the heart of the Historic Center of Lima, declared a World Heritage Site. Here we will walk through the Plaza Mayor, where each building tells us about the Viceroyalty of Peru. You will admire the elegant architecture of the Government Palace, the solemn Cathedral of Lima and the Municipal Palace. Our guide will reveal stories of conspiracies, proclamations, and foundational events that occurred in this very place.
- Stop 05
Convent of San Francisco and its catacombs: a journey into mystery
The next stop is one of the most impressive: the Convent of San Francisco. This Baroque religious complex houses a set of underground galleries used as a cemetery for centuries. In its catacombs, you will walk through passageways adorned with geometrically arranged human bones, which leaves an indelible mark on the memory. It is a space that combines art, history and mystery in one place.
- Stop 06
Return to the hotel and end of the tour
After this cultural journey, we will return to your hotel. You take with you a complete experience that combines romance, archaeology, viceregal history and spirituality. A short but powerful tour, ideal for those who want to get to know the essentials of Lima in one afternoon.
