What to do in Santa Rosa

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Places to Visit in Santa Rosa

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Top places to visit

1. Plaza de Armas de Lima

Head into Lima’s historic town centre to see the birthplace of the city, the Plaza Mayor. This spacious old square is home to some of Lima’s most recognised historical attractions, including the majestic Cathedral of Lima and the elegant Government Palace. Take your time to explore this lovely pedestrian zone, a pleasant retreat from city life and a lively public space.
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Plaza Mayor which includes a park and flowers

2. Plaza San Martin

The Plaza San Martin is a lively, welcoming square that is home to a number of important historical sites. The plaza is built around a grand monument to the man known as the liberator of Peru, a general by the name of José de San Martin. Pay your respects to his statue, admire the majestic baroque style of the surrounding buildings, and savour the delightful ambience of this beloved public space.
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Plaza San Martin featuring street scenes

3. Jiron de La Union

Jirón de la Unión is a busy pedestrianized street full of cultural hotspots in downtown Lima. It is among the city’s most active shopping zones, where punters are free to peruse the shops without the bother of traffic. Restaurants and shopping centers line the street, which was once among the city’s most affluent neighborhoods. Start at the Rimac River in the north and make your way south.
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Jiron de La Union showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

4. Larco Herrera Museum

Delve into the rich pre-colonial heritage of Peru at the Larco Museum. Spanning some 10,000 years of early Peruvian history, this museum’s remarkable exhibitions provide a unique insight into the civilisations that lived on this land before the arrival of the conquistadors. Highlights include the gold and jewellery exhibition and the collection of erotic pottery, arguably the largest in the world.
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Larco Museum

5. Leyendas Park

Leyendas Park is a sprawling nature park in the San Miguel area, to Lima’s southwest. It is best known for its zoo, which is home to a thrilling array of local animals, but as you explore its grounds you will also find a series of museums, botanical gardens and historical monuments. This unique park, vast and varied in its contents, makes for a perfect day out with the kids.
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More than just a zoo, this vast city park also contains a botanical garden, numerous museums and a set of ancient pyramids.

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Larcomar Shopping Center

4/5(11 reviews)

With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, an award-winning design and a wide range of stores and restaurants, this is one memorable shopping centre.

Larcomar Shopping Center
Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

4/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waikiki Beach during your travels in Lima? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Waikiki Beach
Plaza Mayor which includes a park and flowers

Plaza de Armas de Lima

4/5(14 reviews)

While the hours away in Lima’s lovely old town square, which is home to the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace and an iconic statue of the city’s Spanish founder.

Plaza de Armas de Lima
Miraflores Central Park

Miraflores Central Park

4/5(14 reviews)

After visiting Miraflores Central Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lima. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Miraflores Central Park
Lima

Costa Verde

4/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Costa Verde might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lima. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Costa Verde
Plaza San Martin featuring street scenes

Plaza San Martin

4/5(8 reviews)

This grand historic square, rich in green space and lined with elegant buildings, is centred on a fine statue of the liberator of Peru on horseback.

Plaza San Martin
John F. Kennedy Park

John F. Kennedy Park

4/5(12 reviews)

After visiting John F. Kennedy Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lima. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops.

John F. Kennedy Park
Huaca Pucllana Ruins

Huaca Pucllana Ruins

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Delve into the lost world of ancient Lima at the evocative ruins of this grand temple complex, a testimony to the architectural know-how of Peru’s pre-Columbian cultures.

Huaca Pucllana Ruins
Bridge of Sighs showing a small town or village and a city

Bridge of Sighs

4/5(7 reviews)

Gorgeous views and a haunting backstory make this little wooden bridge a much-loved landmark of Lima. It remains a favourite location for roaming lovers and night-time strollers.

Bridge of Sighs

 

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Exposition Park showing a fountain and a park as well as a large group of people

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