One-day itinerary · Pérou et Andes centrales · Pérou
What to see in one day in Lima: 5 churches not to miss
Cathedral, chapels and shrines: here is the shortest walking itinerary to discover the religious heritage of Lima in a single day.
8.1 km on foot · about 4 h with visits
Stop 1
Cathedral of Lima
Cathedral · province de Lima
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 2 · 0.3 km from the previous stop
Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo
Sanctuary · province de Lima
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 3 · 0.4 km from the previous stop
Santuario de Santa Rosa de Lima
Sanctuary · province de Lima
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 4 · 0.7 km from the previous stop
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Sanctuary · province de Lima
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guideStop 5 · 6.6 km from the previous stop
Cathedral of the Good Shepherd
Cathedral · Lima
Allow 25 to 40 minutes per visit.
See the full guide
Tips for the day
- Start early: morning light is at its best on stained glass and facades.
- Check opening and mass times before leaving: many churches close between noon and 2 pm.
- Bring water, good shoes and clothing that covers the shoulders to enter shrines.
Itinerary generated automatically from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data. Check access and opening times locally.