In Lima there are hundreds of parks and malls that adorn and provide a breath of fresh air and serenity to the busy city of Lima, Lima is also one of the few capitals in the world that has access to the sea, so you will find many parks, malls and boardwalks that have made their way through the coastal areas providing a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. In this article we will leave you some options of parks, boulevards and boardwalks that may interest you in your visit to the great city of Lima.
Reserve Park or Magical Water Circuit
The Magic Water Circuit is located in the Parque de la Reserva in downtown Lima, this famous circuit, also called Water Park, was inaugurated in 2007 and has 13 cybernetic fountains, which supported with the latest technology and music present unique and incredible shows for all ages. Not for nothing, this complex of water fountains was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2009 as the largest in the world.
In the Magic Water Circuit you will find food stands with sweet and savory products, kiosks, a children’s train, green areas, recreation areas for children (inflatable games) and much more. They also offer, every day, light shows in the fountains, at the following times: 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm and 9:10 pm.
As for the Parque de la Reserva, where the Magic Water Circuit is located, it is also a very important place in terms of its history, since was inaugurated in 1929, as a tribute to the reservists, people who helped with their skills and knowledge in the defense of the city of Lima during the War of the Pacific. The Parque de la Reserva is considered a National Historical Heritage, and its architectural design is of Art-Deco and Indigenist styles.
Location
Entrance from 28 de Julio Avenue, Lima
Entrance fee
General admission: S/. 4 soles (USD 1.20 dollars)
Children under 5 years old do not pay admission, but they will have to present a physical ID card or other identity document.
People with disabilities pay 50% of the cost of general admission, presenting CONADIS card.
Parking fee
S/. 10 soles (USD 3.20 dollars) for cars
S/. 30 soles (USD 8 dollars) for buses
S/. 5 soles (USD 1.50 dollars) for motorized vehicles.
How to buy my tickets for the Magic Water Circuit, Lima?
Through the ticket office at the Magical Water Circuit and through the official website: https://www.circuitomagicodelagua.com.pe/
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday: 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
At what time do the multimedia shows start at the Magic Water Circuit, Lima?
The multimedia shows of the Magic Water Circuit take place every day (Monday to Sunday) and the starting times are: 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm and 9:10 pm.
How to get to the Magic Water Circuit?
By cab
From the Plaza de Armas in Lima, the cost of a cab to the Magic Water Circuit starts at S/. 15 soles (USD 4 dollars). The journey time is 15 minutes.
From Miraflores, the cost of a cab to the Magic Water Circuit is from S/. 20 soles (USD 4.20 dollars). The journey time is 30 minutes.
By the Metropolitano
You will have to take a bus from a Metropolitano station that is closest to you, heading towards Estadio Nacional station and go to gate 3 of the Water Circuit.
By Arequipa Avenue
You can take the Blue Corridor buses and ask to get off at the Circuito de Aguas bus stop and go to door 3 of the Circuito de Aguas.
For more information, go to the official facebook page of the Circuito Mágico del Agua: https://www.facebook.com/parquedelaexposicionlima/
Phone: (+51) 987 659 351
Magic Water Circuit, Lima
Magic Water Circuit, Lima
Magic Water Circuit, Lima
Magic Water Circuit, Lima
Park of the Wall
The Parque de la Muralla is a public park located in downtown Lima. This park is well known for its history and for the activities you can do there, in addition to its extensive green areas and recreation areas.
Regarding the history of this park, it is important to mention that the Parque de la Muralla project began in 2004 in order to give a new and fresh face to the slopes of the Rimac River. When construction began, part of the tajamar, an angle-shaped structure founded in 1535, which was used to prevent the river’s flow from flooding the city of Lima, was found. The tajamar can be seen on the second floor of the Parque de la Muralla, in addition to the tajamar, the foundations and remains of what was once the Lima Wall were found, and that is why this park bears its name.
The Lima Wall was erected in the 1600’s with the purpose of protecting Lima from pirates and enemy corsairs, as well as in the Real Felipe del Callao, but in 1867 it was decided to demolish the Lima Wall, since its structure did not make sense because Lima was never attacked in all those years and, in addition, due to the great urban expansion of that time it was necessary to create avenues and main streets.
In the Park of the Wall you can also find 3 original cannons from 1684. Don’t forget to visit the park’s Site Museum where you will find English tableware and other objects that were found in the Parque de la Muralla.
What activities can you do in the Parque de la Muralla, Lima?
In this park you can do the following activities:
- Walking, jogging and running.
- Visit the hanging gardens.
- Recreational games for children for an additional cost.
- Ride bicycles in the marked circuits (helmets are mandatory).
- Visit the farm and the aviary.
- Visit the artificial lagoon.
- Visit the site museum (Tuesday to Sunday: 9: 00 am to 1: 00 pm – 2:00 pm to 6: 00 pm).
- Spend time at the Children’s Library (Thursday to Sunday: 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm).
- Enjoy the shows at the Amphitheater.
- Eat at La Muralla tourist restaurant and much more.
Important facts
The entrance to the Parque de la Muralla is completely free.
The park has parking and the cost per hour is S/. 6 soles (USD 2 dollars), the flat rate is S/. 20 soles (USD 5.50 dollars).
Location
Intersection of Avenida Amazonas and Avenida Abancay in the Cercado de Lima. Entrance on Avenida Amazonas.
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday: 6:45 am to 9:00 pm
For more information, you can visit the official website: https://www.serpar.gob.pe/parques-metropolitanos/parque-de-la-muralla/
Phone: (01) 200-549
How to get to Parque de la Muralla, Lima?
By Taxi
From the Plaza de Armas in Lima, the cost of a cab to the Parque de la Muralla starts at S/. 8 soles (USD 2 dollars). The journey time is 10 minutes.
From Miraflores, the cost of a cab to the Parque de la Muralla is from S/. 35 soles (USD 10 dollars). The journey time is 25 minutes.
Park of the Wall
Exposition Park
The Exposition Park was inaugurated in 1872 and was considered Cultural Patrimony of the Nation in 2006. The architectural style of the Parque de la Exposición is European neo-Renaissance and is considered one of the most beautiful in the city of Lima. This popular park has extensive green areas and 2 artificial lagoons where a diversity of birds live.
Inside the Parque de la Exposición you will find one of the most important museums of the great city of Lima: the Museo de Arte de Lima. You will also find a Chinese fountain made of marble and bronze inaugurated in 1924 and donated by the Chinese colony living in Peru for the first centenary of the independence of Peru. An important detail about the Chinese fountain is that its 3 marble sculptures represent the brotherhood of 3 races: white, yellow and black.
In addition, in the Exposition Park you will find 2 very important pavilions, the first is the Morisco Pavilion, which was built especially for the Great Exposition of Peru in 1872, which was held with the intention of demonstrating the riches of Peru internationally; the second pavilion is the Byzantine Pavilion which was built for the celebration of the centenary of Lima; these 2 pavilions have a Renaissance style.
Exposition Park
Finally, in the Parque de la Exposición you can also find the remembered theater La Cabaña, when I was a child my mother used to take my sister and me to this theater to see children’s shows, but now this place, inaugurated in 1935 and considered a historical monument, is the headquarters of the Escuela Nacional Superior de Arte Dramático del Perú (National Superior School of Dramatic Art of Peru).
Activities you can do in the Parque de la Exposición (Exposition Park)
Picnicking, walking and jogging.
Pedal boat rides. Cost S/. 7 soles (USD 2.15 dollars) per person.
Visit the Museum of Art of Lima (MALI).
Important information
Admission is totally free
The park has parking and the cost for medium vehicles, cars and vans is S/. 20 soles (USD 6 dollars), and S/. 23 soles (USD 6.20 dollars) for larger vehicles.
Location
It is bounded by Paseo Colón, Inca Garcilazo de la Vega, Paseo de la República, and 28 de Julio Avenues.
Normally you can enter through the intersection of Inca Garcilazo de la Vega and 28 de Julio Avenues, but the park has multiple entrances.
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
For more information, go to the official facebook page of the Parque de la Exposición: https://www.facebook.com/parquedelaexposicionlima/
Chinese Fountain at Parque de la Exposición, Lima
Exposition Park Lagoon, Lima
Bust of Antonio Raymondi at the Parque de la Exposición, Lima
Bust of Alexander von Humboldt at the Parque de la Exposición, Lima
Alameda Chabuca Granda
The Alameda Chabuca Granda is considered one of the most popular avenues in Lima, since it has 3 amphitheaters where comedy, music and theater groups perform. It is also very popular for its traditional candy stands and its gastronomic fair of typical Peruvian dishes.
The Alameda Chabuca Granda was built in 1998 in honor of the famous Peruvian singer-songwriter Chabuca Granda. This popular mall is located on the banks of the Rimac River and one block from the Government Palace, so it is surrounded by colonial mansions, traditional bridges and a very important street historically: Jiron Trujillo.
This mall has an iconic sculpture of red chrome iron in honor of a recognized and traditional national dance called ”marinera”, work of Rhony Alhalel.
Location
2 blocks from Lima’s Main Square, at the back of the Government Palace in the Historic Center of Lima.
Important facts
Its access is through the historic Puente de Piedra, Puente Rayito and the Plaza de Armas of Lima.
Its access is free and public.
Alameda de los Descalzos
The Alameda de los Descalzos is one of the oldest public spaces in Peru, since it was built in 1611 by Viceroy Juan de Mendoza y Luna Marquéz de Montes Claros and later remodeled by Viceroy Amat y Junyent in 1770.
What is most striking about this extensive avenue, more than 400 meters long, are its 12 sculptures, which represent classical mythology. In addition, you will appreciate benches made of Carrara marble.
Location
The Alameda de los Descalzos is located in the Historic Center of Rimac.
Reference: between Jiron Atahualpa and Jiron Madera in the district of Rimac.
Important information
Access is free of charge.
Parque kennedy
Kennedy Park is part of the Central Park of Miraflores, this urban park is located in the district of Miraflores in Lima and is very popular and known for being in one of the busiest areas for tourists in Lima and where many domestic and foreign travelers stay to enjoy the commercial, cosmopolitan, night and coastal area of the city of Lima.
Kennedy Park became very popular in the 90’s due to the large number of cats that used to have this park at that time, nowadays there are not as many cats as before but you can still find several of these cats walking freely in the area.
Kennedy Park has the name of the thirty-fifth President of the United States since in 2003 by order of the mayor of that time a bust of the late president was placed there with the intention of honoring the ties of fraternity between the district of Miraflores and the State of Florida in the United States.
The most popular attractions of the Kennedy Park are:
The Church of the Miraculous Virgin built in 1939.
Its amphitheater called Chabuca Granda, where different cultural events are held such as book fairs, painting and much more.
Its stalls of sausages and typical Peruvian desserts, you can find stalls of mazamorra morada, picarones, suspiro a la limeña, among other desserts. One of my favorite stalls is the ”Mary” stall, where they sell delicious picarones (a Peruvian dessert made of sweet potato, pumpkin, flour and honey), which have been recognized not only by the locals but also internationally, appearing, nothing more and nothing less, in the Netflix documentary Street food: Latin America in the episode “Lima, Peru ”. A Peruvian pride!
Also, Kennedy Park serves as a nightlife meeting point since around it you can find many bars and nightclubs, being “Pizza Street” one of the most famous streets in the area for its nightlife.
Location
Parque Kennedy is located at the intersection of Calle Schell and Diagonal in the district of Miraflores.
How to get to Parque Kennedy in Miraflores, Lima?
By cab
From the Plaza de Armas in Lima, the cost of a cab to Parque Kennedy starts at S/. 25 soles (USD 7 dollars). The journey time is 25 minutes.
By the Metropolitano
You will have to take a bus from a Metropolitano station that is closest to you, towards Ricardo Palma station and in 5 minutes you will arrive at Parque Kennedy.
By Arequipa Avenue
You can take the buses of the Blue Corridor and ask to get off at the bus stop José Pardo with Arequipa and in 5 minutes you will arrive at Parque Kennedy.
Additional information
It is located on the public road, so its access is totally free.
The park has playgrounds for children.
It has subway parking, the cost is from S/. 3 soles (USD 1 dollar) for 30 minutes.
Picarones Mary at Kennedy Park
Virgen Milagrosa Church, Kennedy Park
Parque Kennedy
Kennedy Park Entrance
Love Park
The Parque del Amor is a public space dedicated to love located on the Malecón Cisneros in the district of Miraflores in Lima. This park inaugurated on February 14, 1993 has a sculpture well known by the Lima community “El Beso”, work of the Peruvian artist Victor Delfin.
One of the most popular attractions of this park, besides its sculpture is undoubtedly its stone wall with colorful tiles and with excerpts of poems or poetry, which was built in the image of the Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain. The Parque del Amor also has an amphitheater that surrounds the main moment “El Beso” where musicians and small bands perform to brighten up the evenings of the park visitors.
Also, in this park you will find a metal bridge that is used to place padlocks as a sign of the commitment of love, very similar to the metal bridge that is near the Puente de los Suspiros in the district of Barranco in Lima. Many merchants usually sell the padlocks between S/. 2 to 3 soles (USD 0.70 to 1 dollar).
Location
The Parque del Amor is located on the Malecón Cisneros in the district of Miraflores, right in front of where the Malecón de la Reseva de Miraflores bike path begins.
Access is completely free.
How to get to Parque del Amor in Miraflores, Lima?
By cab
From the Plaza de Armas in Lima, the cost of a cab to the Parque del Amor is from S/. 25 soles (USD 7 dollars). The journey time is 25 minutes.
By the Metropolitano
You will have to take a bus from a Metropolitano station that is closer to you, heading to 28 de Julio station and in 30 minutes walk you will arrive at the Parque del Amor.
Friendship Park
The Parque de la Amistad is located in the district of Surco in Lima and was inaugurated in 2002, as part of the Friendship Day celebrations and to promote friendship and understanding between countries.
The star of the Parque de la Amistad is its well-known Moorish arch or “Arco de la Amistad” (Arch of Friendship). In the evenings, at the Moorish arch and the main fountain, light shows can be seen. The light show hours are Sundays through Thursdays at 8:00 pm and Fridays and Saturdays at 10:00 pm.
Inside the Parque de la Amistad you will find lakes and hanging bridges, ideal for a stroll or a photo shoot. Throughout the park you will find landscaped gardens and sculptures, as well as children’s play areas, an amphitheater where events and artistic presentations are held. In addition, there are some Peruvian food and dessert stands, restaurants and a very popular and traditional Lima “El Chinito”.
Hours of operation
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 am to 12:00 am
Location
Parque de la Amistad is located in the district of Santiago de Surco, in the southern area of Lima.
Its exact address is Av. Caminos del Inca, block 21, Surco.
How to get to Parque de la Amistad in Surco, Lima?
By Taxi
From the Plaza de Armas in Lima, the cost of a cab to the Parque de la Amistad is from S/. 35 soles (USD 10 dollars).
From Miraflores, the cost of a cab to the Parque de la Amistad is from S/. 15 soles (USD 4 dollars).
By Metro (Lima train):
You can take the train at the nearest station to Ayacucho station or Jorge Chavez station, and walk 30 minutes approximately or take another means of transportation. The cost of the train ticket is S/. 1.5 soles (USD 0.40 dollars) per person and you have to buy a card for the train (one time only), the cost of this card is S/. 4.5 soles (USD 1.40 dollars).
From via evitamiento:
You can take a bus that will drop you off at the Benavides Bridge, when you go up the bridge the Parque de la Amistad will be approximately 3 blocks away. The cost of the ticket will depend on where you board the bus, but the approximate amount is S/. 2 to 4 soles (USD 0.80 to 1.50 dollars) per person.
Additional information
This park is completely free.
It is pet friendly, so you can enter with your pets and you can get some bags in containers, distributed around the park, to collect the waste of the animals, you will also find some pet drinking fountains.
Inside the park you will find ATMs for withdrawal of money from Multired and Scotiabank.
More information on the instagram page and facebook page of the Parque de la Amistad: https://www.instagram.com/parquedelamistad/
Park of Legends – Zoo
The Park of Legends is a zoo, botanical garden and archaeological site located in the district of San Miguel in the city of Lima. This park, without a doubt, is one of the best zoos in Peru, as it is very educational and interactive, with museums and exhibitions within the park itself that not only entertain and educate children but also adults.
In the Park of Legends you can learn about various species of animals, including animals native to Peru as well as animals from other parts of the world. The park is divided into 3 habitats, which are named after the 3 regions of Peru: coast, highlands and jungle, so in each habitat you will find animals from each region of Peru. Also, you will find an area where you will see animals of international origin.
Inside the park you will find food stands and restaurants, you can also picnic and relax in the green areas. The park also has a very popular Recreational Lagoon, the cost to enter by boat is S/. 9 soles (USD 2.40 dollars).
The Park of Legends also has a botanical garden, where you will appreciate a great variety of native plants of Peru, also has an archaeological area, where you will appreciate archaeological remains, such as temples, pyramids and other structures of the Lima Culture, a pre-Columbian civilization dating from 200 to 700 AD.
Entrance fee
General admission (13 years and older): S/. 15 soles (USD 4 dollars)
Children (from 3 years old to 12 years old): S/. 8 soles (USD 2.20 dollars)
Seniors (from 60 years old to more): S/. 4 soles (USD 1.10 dollars)
Free for people with disabilities, presenting CONADIS ID.
How can I buy my tickets for the Park of Legends?
You can buy your tickets at the park’s ticket office or on the park’s official website, here is the page: https://leyendas.gob.pe/tienda/
You will have to present a physical ID card or other identity document such as a foreigner’s card or passport when you buy your tickets at the physical ticket office or when you enter if you have bought your tickets on the official website.
For more information about the rates of other services in the Park of Legends: https: //leyendas.gob.pe/tarifas/
Hours of operation
Monday to Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (including holidays)
You will need to present a physical ID card or other identity document such as a foreigner’s card or passport at the time of entry.
Instagram of the Park of Legends: https://www.instagram.com/elparquedelasleyendas/
Facebook of the Park of Legends:
https://www.facebook.com/elparquedelasleyendas/?locale=es_LA
Location
The Park of Legends is located at Avenida Parque de la Leyendas 580 in the district of San Miguel, Lima.
How to get to the Park of Legends in San Miguel, Lima?
By Taxi
From the Plaza de Armas of Lima or Miraflores, the cost of a cab to the Park of Legends is from S/. 35 soles (USD 10 dollars). The travel time for both routes is 40 minutes.
By Metro (Lima train):
You can take the train (in the station that is closest to you) with direction to the station ‘‘La Cultura”, near this station you must take one of the buses of the line 501 of the ”Corredor Rojo” that are in the stop in front of the Teatro Nacional with direction to the district of San Miguel, you must disembark at the stop”Avenida Parque de las Leyendas” (reference: at the height of the Metro Supermarket), finally, you must walk about 5 minutes to the entrance of the Parque de las Leyendas.
The cost of the train ticket is S/. 1.5 soles (USD 0.40 dollars) and you have to buy a train card (one time only), the cost of this card is S/. 4.50 soles (USD 1.40 dollars). On the other hand, the cost of the red corridor bus ticket is S/. 2 soles (USD 0.60 dollars) per person and you can use cash or the same train card.
Important facts
The Park of Legends has a parking lot for vehicles.
You will have to present a physical ID card or other identity document such as a foreigner’s card or passport when entering the Park of Legends.
El Olivar Park
El Olivar Park or Forest is an extensive green area with more than 1600 olive trees and other tree species. This enclosure is an icon of the district of San Isidro in Lima and its origin dates back to the 16th century, when olive trees were introduced by the Spanish and planted in this park, so, the olive grove has endured over the centuries and has been a silent witness to the development of Lima.
In addition to the olive trees, the park is home to several species of plants and is home to several species of birds, making it a pleasant place for nature lovers and bird watching. In addition, the park has 2 artificial ponds decorated with flowers, where many people often do photo shoots.
The park is a public space so admission is completely free.
Permitted activities
Walking, jogging, yoga and walking your pet, but on a leash. Picnics are not allowed.
Location
El Olivar Park is bounded by Paz Soldan Avenue, La Republica Avenue and Antero Aspillaga Street in the district of San Isidro, Lima.
How to get to El Olivar Park in San Isidro, Lima?
By Taxi
From the Plaza de Armas in Lima, the cost of a cab to El Olivar Park starts at S/. 25 soles (USD 7 dollars). The journey time is 25 minutes.
From Miraflores, the cost of a cab to El Olivar Park is from S/. 10 soles (USD 3 dollars). The journey time is 10 minutes.
By Arequipa Avenue
You can take the Corredor Azul buses and ask to get off at the Raymundo Morales de la Torre bus stop and in less than 10 minutes you will arrive at El Olivar Park.
El Olivar Park