What's Cercado de Lima like?
In Cercado de Lima, you may want to appreciate the historical sites and shops. Take in some culture at Lima Art Museum and Andres del Castillo Mineral Museum. There's plenty more to see, including Plaza San Martin and Jiron de La Union.
How to get to Cercado de Lima
Cercado de Lima is located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from the heart of Lima.
Flying to:
- Lima (LIM-Jorge Chavez Intl.), 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Cercado de Lima
Things to see and do in and around Cercado de Lima
What to see in Cercado de Lima
- Plaza San Martin
- Jiron de La Union
- Plaza de Armas de Lima
- Government Palace
- Church and Convent of San Francisco
Things to do in Cercado de Lima
- Lima Art Museum
- San Marcos Cultural Center
- Andres del Castillo Mineral Museum
- Casa Grau Naval Museum
- Museum of Italian Art
Other popular Cercado de Lima attractions
- Exposition Park
- National Stadium
- Magic Water Circuit
- Park of the Reserve
- University Park
When is the best time to visit Lima?