Plaza San Martin Tours and Activities
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Inaugurated in 1921 to celebrate a century of Peruvian independence, Plaza San Martin is named after the man who liberated Peru, Argentina and Chile from Spain, José de San Martín whose bronze likeness sits astride a bronze horse in the center of the plaza. Located within the UNESCO-listed Historic Centre of Lima and surrounded on three sides by neocolonial architecture, the plaza is considered one of the city’s most important public spaces.
The plaza becomes especially lively in the late afternoon and evening, when the buildings are lit up beautifully and locals gather to chit chat or, more often, argue politics beneath the trees. On the northwestern side of the plaza sits the Gran Hotel Bolivar, a perfect place to sip a pisco sour within the historic art deco building.
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Private Lima Night Tour Including Magic Water Circuit
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Lima City Tour from Callao Port including Inka Market & Love Park
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Pachacamac Inca remains and its Museum, San Martin Square, Plaza de Armas, the Cathedral, The City Hall, the Presidential Palace, San Francisco Monastery Museum, Catacombs and more!
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Maximise your time in Lima with a private full-day sightseeing tour customised to your interests. Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Miraflores and San Isidro; admire historic landmarks such as Plaza Mayor and the Convent of San Francisco; tuck into a traditional Peruvian lunch (included); and visits sights such as the Love Park, Huaca Pucllana, and the Larco Museum. Tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel or Callao Cruise Terminal.
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Small-Group Tour: Lima and Barranco City Tour
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$169.00
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Lima Reality Tour: Shanty Town and City Tour Including Lunch
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10-Night Andean Beauties
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Visit Peru’s magnificent highlights on a 10-night tour that goes from Lima’s colorful streets to Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Inca sites, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Taquile Island, and more. Customizable options when booking are a personalized way to tailor the experience to you, whether you’re looking for a budget-friendly adventure or a luxurious trip with top-end accommodations.
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Get a sense for the modern and historic landmarks of Lima during this 4-hour city exploration with a private guide. During the course of your trip you’ll first get a personalized introduction to this Peruvian capital’s wealth of Spanish colonial plazas, centuries-old churches and ancient monasteries. Finish your trip with a chance to wander the bohemian enclave of Barranco, its streets fronted by grand old mansions and clifftop views. This easily customizable private Lima trip also covers a private vehicle, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.
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