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Torre Tagle Palace
Palacio Torre Tagle
Palacio de Torre Tagle is a historic palace in Lima, Peru, recognised as a canonical example of Lima Baroque domestic architecture.
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- Lima
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Museums, 1 to 2 hours in Peru — page 2
Peru is 1,285,216 square kilometres arranged in three long bands: an arid Pacific coast, the Andes behind it, and Amazon rainforest east of the mountains. Which...
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Peru is 1,285,216 square kilometres arranged in three long bands: an arid Pacific coast, the Andes behind it, and Amazon rainforest east of the mountains. Which band a city sits in decides nearly everything about visiting it — Lima, the capital, is a coastal city under grey winter cloud, Cusco sits high enough in the Andes to cost a first day doing nothing, and Iquitos in the rainforest has no road connecting it to the rest of the country. It is the third largest country in South America. The distances between those three worlds are why itineraries here are counted in flights rather than in bus rides.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Lima
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Lima 14,581 places -
Cusco
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Cusco 3,770 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Spanish; Quechua, Aymara and other Indigenous languages have official status where predominant
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +51
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (PEN)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 105 police · 116 fire
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type A and C · 220 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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08 1 hr 30 minNational Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology, and History of Peru
Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú
The Museo Nacional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia del Perú is Peru's oldest and largest state museum. It houses extensive collections spanning the nation's archaeological and historical heritage.
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- Lima
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09 1 hr 30 minJosé Carlos Mariátegui Museum
Casa Museo José Carlos Mariátegui
The José Carlos Mariátegui House Museum is the preserved final residence of Peru's most influential twentieth-century political thinker and writer.
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- Museum
- Lima
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10 1 hr 30 minPanteón de los Próceres
Museo Panteón Nacional de los Próceres
The Panteón de los Próceres is a former Jesuit church in Lima that now functions as Peru's national memorial to heroes of Peruvian independence.
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- Museum
- Lima
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11 1 hr 30 minGold Museum of Peru and Weapons of the World
Museo Oro del Perú
The Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World is a private museum in Lima housing collections assembled by Miguel Mujica Gallo. It displays pre-Columbian gold and silver artifacts alongside a substantial arms collection from various periods and regions.
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- Museum
- Lima
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12 1 hr 30 minNaval Museum of Peru
Museo Naval del Perú
The Naval Museum of Peru, locally known as Museo Naval del Perú, is a national maritime museum located in Callao, the historic port district adjacent to Lima.
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- Museum
- Lima
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13 1 hr 30 minNational Museum of Archaeology, Peru
Museo Nacional del Perú
The Museo Nacional del Perú, commonly known as MUNA, is Peru's flagship national museum. It stands near the Pachacamac archaeological complex southeast of central Lima.
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- Museum
- Lima
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14 1 hr 30 minMuseo Histórico Regional de Cusco
Museo Histórico Regional
The Regional Historical Museum of Cusco, known locally as Museo Histórico Regional del Cusco, occupies the Casa Garcilaso, a key historic residence in the city.
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- Museum
- Cusco
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15 1 hr 30 minMuseo Inka
The Inka Museum, known locally as Museo Inka, occupies the colonial Admiral's House in Cusco. As a university museum, it provides what is considered the city's strongest broad introduction to Inca material culture.
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- Museum
- Cusco
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16 1 hr 30 minMuseo Nacional de la Cultura Peruana
The National Museum of Peruvian Culture is a Lima institution dedicated to Peru's popular arts and traditional culture. Established under government cultural auspices, it occupies a purpose-built site in the capital.
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- Museum
- Lima
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17 1 hr 30 minPlace of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion
Lugar de la Memoria
The Place of Memory, Tolerance and Social Inclusion, known locally as LUM, is a museum in Lima dedicated to documenting and reflecting upon Peru's internal armed conflict from 1980 to 2000.
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- Museum
- Lima
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18 1 hr 30 minMAC Lima
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Lima
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima, known locally as Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Lima or MAC Lima, is Lima's principal purpose-led contemporary-art museum.
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- Museum
- Lima
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19 1 hr 30 minMuseo de la Electricidad
Museo de La Electricidad
The Museo de la Electricidad is a small science and technology museum located in Barranco, Lima. It documents the history of electrification in Peru and the development of historic urban transport systems.
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- Museum
- Lima
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20 1 hr 30 minMuseum of Religious Art
Museo de Arte Religioso
The Museum of Religious Art occupies the former palace of Inca Roca, a significant noble residence in the Inca imperial capital. The building later passed to colonial religious authorities and was adapted for ecclesiastical use.
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- Museum
- Cusco
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21 1 hr 30 minPachacamac site Museum
Museo de Sitio y Santuario Arqueológico de Pachacámac
Pachacamac Archaeological Sanctuary is a major pre-Columbian archaeological site located southeast of Lima, Peru. The complex was a significant religious and pilgrimage center for multiple Andean cultures over approximately 1,500 years, from around 200 CE through the Inca period.
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- Museum
- Lima
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22 1 hr 30 minAmano Museo textil precolombino
The Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum is a specialized museum in Lima dedicated to preserving and exhibiting Andean textile traditions. Founded by Yoshitaro Amano, a Japanese collector who settled in Peru, the institution houses a significant private collection assembled over decades.
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- Museum
- Lima
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23 1 hr 30 minCasa de la Literatura Peruana
The House of Peruvian Literature, known locally as Casa de la Literatura Peruana, occupies the restored Desamparados railway station in Lima. This cultural institution serves as Peru's principal public centre for literary exhibitions and reading.
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- Museum
- Lima
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24 1 hr 30 minCasa Museo Ricardo Palma
Casa Museo Ricardo Palma is a house museum in Lima's Miraflores district, dedicated to the life and work of Ricardo Palma, the celebrated Peruvian author best known for his Tradiciones Peruanas.
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- Museum
- Lima
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25 1 hr 30 minConvento de San Francisco de Asís
San Francisco Church and Convent is a colonial religious complex in Cusco, Peru. Its local name is Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco de Asís.
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- Museum
- Cusco
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26 1 hr 30 minMachu Picchu Museum
Museo Machu Picchu
The Museo Machu Picchu - Casa Concha is a museum housed in a colonial-era building in Cusco, Peru. It was established to display the principal collection of archaeological artifacts returned from Yale University's excavations at Machu Picchu.
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- Cusco
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Museo Aeronaútico del Perú 27 1 hr 30 minMuseo Aeronaútico del Perú
The Aeronautical Museum of Peru, known locally as Museo Aeronáutico del Perú, is a specialist aviation museum in Lima. It documents Peruvian military and civil aviation history through preserved aircraft, engines, uniforms, and archival materials.
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- Museum
- Lima
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28 1 hr 30 minMuseo Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro
The Presbítero Matías Maestro Cemetery Museum is a monumental cemetery in Lima, Peru, operating as a museum institution. Established during the republican period, it serves as both an active burial ground and a cultural heritage site.
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- Museum
- Lima
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29 1 hr 30 minMuseo de la Coca
The Coca Museum, known locally as Museo de la Coca, is a specialist museum in Cusco dedicated to the cultural, historical, and traditional significance of the coca leaf in Andean societies.
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- Cusco
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30 1 hr 30 minMuseo de Minerales Andrés del Castillo
The Andrés del Castillo Mineral Museum, known locally as Museo de Minerales Andrés del Castillo, occupies the restored Casa Belén in Lima's historic centre. This cultural institution showcases Peru's remarkable mineral wealth within a significant architectural setting.
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- Museum
- Lima
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31 1 hr 30 minMuseo de Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina Convent and Museum is a colonial religious complex in Cusco, Peru, operating as both an active monastery and a public museum. Established during the Spanish colonial period, it represents one of the city's significant historic religious institutions.
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- Museum
- Cusco
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Peru be?
Ten to fourteen days can combine Lima, Cusco and the Sacred Valley with one additional region. Altitude adjustment and rail or road transfers need their own time, so compressing the Andes and Amazon into the same short visit is unwise.
What entry documents are needed for Peru?
Peru’s Migraciones authority publishes admission information. Passport, nationality and permitted-stay rules must be checked for the actual traveller, and any border or immigration form should come from the government service.
What is the best way to travel around Peru?
Lima is the principal air hub, with domestic services to Cusco, Arequipa and other gateways. Intercity buses cover many routes, and selected tourist trains serve the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu area.
When is a practical time to visit Peru?
May to September is the broad dry-season window for many Andean routes. Lima’s coastal conditions and Amazon rainfall follow different patterns, so an itinerary spanning regions needs separate forecasts and access checks.
What money and payment basics apply in Peru?
Peru uses the sol (PEN). Current acceptance and withdrawal charges are Not recorded here; confirm whether an operator expects soles, cards or advance payment before leaving a major city.
What practical safety details should I save for Peru?
Peru records 105 for police and 116 for fire services. Type A and C sockets use 220 V; national tap-water guidance is Not recorded, so obtain local advice.