Peru Guide
Lima
Lima Centro
With all its splendid architectural attractions, Lima Centro might well be expected to have a more tourist-focused vibe. The neighbourhood is very much a centre of Limeños' daily life; the main axis is formed by the parallel streets – Jr de la Unión and Jr V Carabaya – connecting the grand squares of the Plaza San Martín and Plaza Mayor. There are many fine buildings from the colonial and Republican eras yet apart from a selection of the best, in terms of heritage – like the Presidential Palace and Torre Tagle – many are in a poor state of repair. To the east of the Plaza Mayor, there are several fine colonial attractions, like the Iglesia de San Francisco and the Museo de la Inquisición, to the north you'll find the slightly run-down but fascinating Rimac suburb, home to the city's bullring and some fine Republican public constructions and south of the two main plazas, there are some lavish parks and galleries within walking distance.