About the Port
Lima's historic center, a short transfer from the port at Callao, unfolds around the Plaza de Armas, where the Government Palace, the Lima Cathedral, and colonial-era balconies trace the city's founding by Francisco Pizarro. Nearby, the San Francisco Monastery draws visitors for its baroque cloisters and catacombs, a haunting reminder of the city's colonial past. Beyond the old quarter, coastal neighborhoods like Miraflores and Barranco showcase a livelier, contemporary Lima framed by cliffside parks above the Pacific.
The Larco Herrera Museum, home to an extensive collection of pre-Columbian ceramics and textiles, offers context for Peru's ancient cultures long before Spanish rule. Markets and restaurants across the city reflect Lima's standing as one of South America's most celebrated culinary capitals, blending Andean, Asian, and European influences. Callao's port facilities make the capital's landmarks and museums readily accessible for a day of exploration.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Lima.
Explore Plaza de Armas Landmarks
Circle the colonial square to see the Government Palace, Lima Cathedral, and carved wooden balconies on a short walking tour from the port transfer point in the old quarter.
Descend into San Francisco's Catacombs
Tour the baroque monastery's cloisters and library, then wind through underground catacombs holding thousands of colonial-era remains—book ahead as timed entry slots fill quickly.
Browse the Larco Herrera Collection
Spend an hour among pre-Columbian ceramics, textiles, and gold pieces in a restored colonial mansion set in gardens, offering deep context on Peru's ancient cultures before Spanish arrival.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
Cruises That Visit Lima
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 5 | $4,212 | |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 9 | $8,217 | |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Islander II | 11 | $11,095 | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Gemini | 15 | $13,190 | |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endeavour II | 15 | $13,226 | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $6,447 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endeavour II | 15 | $14,318 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Delfina | 15 | $13,569 | |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Gemini | 15 | $13,184 | |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin II | 8 | $7,032 | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Islander II | 11 | $8,508 | |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 9 | $7,860 | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Delfina | 15 | $13,680 | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endeavour II | 15 | $12,232 | |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Gemini | 15 | $13,744 | |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 5 | $4,029 | |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | Delfin III | 9 | $7,810 | |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Endeavour II | 15 | $11,686 | |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Delfina | 15 | $12,969 | |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Lindblad Expeditions | NG Gemini | 15 | $13,394 |
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