Lima
in Provincia de Lima, Peru

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-12.043 and -77.028 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -12° 2' 35" and W -77° 1' 41"
Currency and Currency Code:
Sol - PEN
Spoken languages:
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:51 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Lima
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 6:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
12.080 and 103.127 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Moat Preah
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Peru in South America

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Peru.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Peru. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Lima

Lima in Provincia de Lima with it's 7,737,002 habitants is located in Peru. It's the capital of this country.

Current time in Lima is now 08:51 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Lima with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports close to Lima, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Peru is Santa Maria Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Historic Centre of Lima in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North-East. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: La Molina, Callao, Vitarte, Carabayllo and Ventanilla. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 77 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 79% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

25°C (77 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

25°C (76 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

23°C (74 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sheraton Lima Hotel & Convention Center

Address
1,1 mi
PASEO DE LA REPBLICA 170
1 Cercado de Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sol de Oro Hotel & Suites

Address
1,5 mi
Calle San Martín, 305
18 Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kingdom Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
Av. Arenales 1798 y Leon Valverde 120
14 Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Crowne Plaza LIMA

Address
2,3 mi
Av. Benavides 300 - Miraflores
18 Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THUNDERBIRD CARRERA HTL CASINO

Address
2,8 mi
JR LEON VELARDE 123 LINCE
LIMA14 Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Kamana

Address
0,5 mi
Jiron Camana 547 Lima
01 Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Maury

Address
0,4 mi
Jr. Ucayali 201, Cercado
15001 Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Continental

Address
0,6 mi
Jiron Puno 196
01 LIMA
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Castellana

Address
2,7 mi
Calle Grimaldo del Solar 222
Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 06:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Señorio Gran Hotel

Address
1,0 mi
Jr Chancay 875
1 Lima
Peru

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Tours por centro histórico de Lima - Perú 2013 (Full HD 1080p) (3D)

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 05:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: antonio gamboa

El centro histórico de Lima es el área de la ciudad de Lima que abarca su emplazamiento original y su edificios más antiguos. El conjunto, emplazado entre los distritos del Cercado y del...


Tren Lima a Huancayo desde la locomotora

Published: September 25, 2011
Length: 23:20 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Carlos Durante

From Lima to Huancayo (Peru) Locomotive onboard camera on the highest railway in America - Cámara a bordo de la locomotora en el tren más alto de América.


BESO CONTRA LA HOMOFOBIA LIMA,PERÚ 2014

Published: February 16, 2014
Length: 37:20 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: arom620

Esto fue lo que ocurrió este Sábado 15 de febrero en las calles de Lima cuando un grupo de jóvenes del movimiento LGTB de Lima quisieron manifestar su afecto el la plaza mayor de esta ciudad,...


Metodologia Construtiva - Túnel sob o Rio Rímac, Lima/Perú

Published: February 23, 2013
Length: 42:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Unloop Filmes

Maquete eletrônica apresentando a sequência executiva de construção de Túnel sob o Rio Rímac, uma das principais intervenções do projeto urbano Via Parque Rímac da Prefeitura de Lima,...


Jirón de la Unión (Lima, Perú)

Published: January 16, 2014
Length: 12:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: senoravaca

De esas cosas random que me encuentro cuando paso por el Jirón de la Unión en el centro de Lima. Twitter: http://twitter.com/senoravaca Instagram: http://instagram.com/limaintransit Facebook:...


por las calles de Lima - Peru - HD - losURBANOs2012

Published: February 22, 2012
Length: 43:23 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: losURBANOs2012

por las calles de Lima - Peru Barranco - Parque Municipal - Puente de los Suspiros - Chala Restaurante Miraflores - LarcoMar - Makoto Sushi Bar Central Lima - Parque de la Cultura - Museo...


Bicicleteada por el 480° aniversario de Lima (2015)

Published: January 26, 2015
Length: 42:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: senoravaca

25/01/2015, Este mes se cumplió el 480° aniversario de la fundación de Lima, y como todos los años se realizó la gran bicicleteada organizada por la municipalidad de Lima cuyo recorrido...


Himno de Lima

Published: February 05, 2011
Length: 12:35 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: euding

Himno de Lima Compositor (música): Euding Maeshiro Nomura Autor (letra): Luis ENrique Tord Romero Arreglos musicales: Ricardo Nuñez Morales.


Huaconada en Lima, 1

Published: November 21, 2014
Length: 58:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Juan Arellano

"Conmemoración anual del nombramiento de la Huaconada de Mito como Patrimonio Cultural Inmaterial de la Humanidad", domingo 16 de noviembre, 1pm, Plaza Mayor de Lima.


Living in Lima (Peru) #1: Plaza San Martin

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 06:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Diogo Kyrillos

Living in Lima (Peru) #1: Plaza San Martin Celebrating 6 years of The Travellers (diogok) channel, we are starting a new vlog series, this time in PERU! We stayed for 2 months living is this...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lima

Lima /ˈliːmə/ is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central coastal part of the country, in a valley on a prevalent desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima Metropolitan Area.

Located at -12.0433, -77.0283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Lima, Capitals in South America, Populated coastal places in Peru, Populated places established in 1535, Populated places in the Lima Region, Cities in Peru

Lima Region

Lima Region, also known as Lima Provincias, is one of twenty-five regions of Peru. Located in the central coast of the country, its regional seat (capital city) is Huacho. Lima Province, which contains the city of Lima, the country's capital, is located on the western part of the Lima Region. However, this province is autonomous and not under the jurisdiction of the Regional Government.

Located at -12.0433, -77.0283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Regions of Peru, Lima Region

Monastery of San Francisco, Lima

Convento de San Francisco is the Spanish name for Saint Francis Monastery located in Lima, Peru at Ancash, south of Parque la Muralla and one block northeast from the Plaza Mayor. The church and convent are part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. Aside from a church and monastery it also contains a library and catacombs. In this church, Jude the Apostle is venerated.

Located at -12.0455, -77.0274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Lima, Visitor attractions in Lima, Colonial Peru, Christian monasteries in Peru, Basilica churches in South America, Roman Catholic churches in Lima, Religious buildings completed in 1774, 18th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Ossuaries, Franciscan monasteries in Peru, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru, Neoclassical architecture in Peru

Government Palace (Peru)

The Government Palace of Peru, also known as House of Pizarro, was the house of the Peruvian government headquarters and was built over a huge Indian burying ground Waka that had a shrine of Indian chief Taulichusco. It has been through many alterations. The current structure was built in the 20th century, designed by Peru's dictators in the style of grandiose French Baroque architecture. The Government Palace was built by Francisco Pizarro, the governor of New Castile.

Located at -12.0451, -77.0299 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Government of Peru, Buildings and structures in Lima, Palaces in Peru, Presidential palaces, Baroque palaces, Neo-Baroque architecture, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru, Neoclassical architecture in Peru

Cathedral of Lima

The Basilica Cathedral of Lima is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima, Peru. Construction began in 1535, and the building has undergone many reconstructions and transformation since, however it still retains its colonial structure and facade. It is dedicated to St John, Apostle and Evangelist.

Located at -12.0465, -77.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic cathedrals in Peru, Buildings and structures in Lima, Visitor attractions in Lima, Colonial Peru, Roman Catholic churches in Lima, Basilica churches in South America, 16th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Baroque architecture in the Spanish Empire, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru

Plaza de toros de Acho

The Plaza de Toros de Acho is the premier bullring in Lima, Peru. Located beside the historical center of the Rímac District, the plaza is classified as a national historic monument. It is the oldest in the Americas and the second-oldest in the world after La Maestranza in Spain. Of the 56 official bullrings in Peru, the Plaza de Acho ranks most prominently. It has a seating capacity of 17,000 and was constructed of adobe and wood, both traditional materials.

Located at -12.0414, -77.0233 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bullrings in Peru, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru, Buildings and structures in Lima, Sport in Lima

Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas

The Sanctuary of Las Nazarenas is a church in Lima and is the site of the Peruvian catholic procession of the Lord of Miracles, Señor de los Milagros, who is also the patron of the city. It was constructed together with the Monastery of Nazarenas in the eighteenth century, after a major earthquake in 1746. From this church begins America's most important religious procession on October 18 and 28.

Located at -12.0465, -77.03 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Lima, Roman Catholic churches in Lima, Carmelite churches, Baroque architecture in the Spanish Empire, Peruvian architecture, Andean Baroque architecture in Peru

Plaza Mayor, Lima

The Plaza Mayor or Plaza de Armas of Lima, is the birthplace of the city of Lima, as well as the core of the city. Located in the Historic Centre of Lima, it is surrounded by the Government Palace, Cathedral of Lima, Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palace of the Union.

Located at -12.0458, -77.0306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Squares in Lima, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru, Lima, Parks in Peru

Governorate of New Castile

The Governorate of New Castile (Gobernación de Nueva Castilla) was the gubernatorial region administered to Francisco Pizarro in 1528 by king Charles I of Spain, of which he was appointed governor. The region roughly consisted of modern Peru and was after the foundation of Lima in 1535 divided. The conquest of the Inca empire in 1531–1533, performed by Pizarro and his brothers set the basis for the territorial boundaries of New Castile.

Located at -12.0433, -77.0283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Governorates of the Spanish Empire

Escuela Nacional Superior Autónoma de Bellas Artes

Escuela Nacional Superior Autónoma de Bellas Artes del Perú” (ENSABAP) is a fine arts school in Lima, Peru. It is located in Barrios Altos, a suburb of Lima District. It was founded in 1918, by President José Pardo y Barreda and Peruvian painter Daniel Hernández, who was its first director. It is located in a monumental building built in the early 1940s.

Located at -12.0464, -77.0239 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Lima, Education in Lima, Educational institutions established in 1918

Governorate of New Toledo

New Toledo was the gubernatorial region administered to Diego de Almagro in 1528 by king Charles I of Spain.

Located at -12.0433, -77.0283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

St. Peter's Church, Lima

Iglesia de San Pedro is the Spanish name for Saint Peter Church (formerly San Pablo church) located in Lima, Peru. The church was completed in 1638. It is administered by the Jesuits and it was created Basilica as part of the Archdiocese of Lima. The church is part of the Historic Centre of Lima, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991. In this church, Sacred Heart of Jesus is venerated.

Located at -12.0455, -77.0274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Lima, Visitor attractions in Lima, Colonial Peru, Basilica churches in South America, Roman Catholic churches in Lima, Religious buildings completed in 1638, Ossuaries, Spanish Colonial architecture in Peru, Neoclassical architecture in Peru


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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