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Basilica Cathedral of Lima (Catedral de Lima)
Best time to visit
Mornings, right after opening, avoid tour groups and enjoy quieter chapels; late afternoon offers warm light through stained glass for photos.
Budget tips
Modest entry fee, around PEN 10-20, with discounts for students and seniors; many attend free for Sunday mass, but general visits usually require a ticket. Look for combo tickets at the ticket booth covering nearby historic sites to save money.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Religious and cultural travelers, Photography enthusiasts
Plan your visit
45-60 minutes
About
Korte feiten: Stepping inside, the hush and warm scent of beeswax candles mingle with gilded altars and carved choir stalls that pull your eyes upward. Beneath the nave a dim crypt shelters the tombs of notable figures and a gleaming silver casket, offering a quiet, tangible glimpse of the city's layered past.
Hoogtepunten: Beneath the nave lie catacombs holding around 25,000 skeletal remains, and you can still see stacked skulls and bone-lined corridors that feel like walking into a sepia photograph of centuries ago. In the main chapel the ornate Baroque altar glows with gilt and silver, and the tomb of conquistador Francisco Pizarro sits under carved cedar beams, where the scent of beeswax and incense hangs in the air.
Insider tips
- Dress respectfully, cover shoulders and knees, since religious services still take place.
- Arrive at opening to avoid tour groups and to photograph the nave without crowds.
- Ask at the ticket desk about access to the choir loft or crypt to see Pizarro's tomb up close.
- Use a wide-angle lens for the main nave, avoid flash, and step into the right-side chapels for dramatic side-light photos.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Lima, Peru
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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