Category: Attractions

Nature museum & learning center with info on the surrounding park & start points for hiking trails.

Topsmead State Forest offers visitors a serene escape into nature. Spanning over 1,600 acres, this sprawling state forest is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Guests can explore miles of hiking trails that wind through diverse landscapes, from dense woodlands to rolling meadows. The forest’s rich biodiversity provides opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife spotting, and photography.

Lush national park with waterfalls & abundant wildlife popular with campers & walkers.

Clifftop park with a lighthouse & ocean views, a popular launch site for paragliders.

McLean Teddy Bear Park offers a delightful and whimsical experience for visitors of all ages. The park is home to an enchanting collection of teddy bears, meticulously crafted and displayed in various settings, creating a charming and nostalgic atmosphere.

Lima’s Plaza de Armas, also called the Plaza Mayor, marks the exact spot where conquistador Francisco Pizarro founded the “City of Kings” on January 18, 1535. Spanish colonial law required new cities to be built on a grid radiating from a central plaza, making this square the literal starting point of Lima.

For centuries the plaza served as the political, religious, and social heart of the Viceroyalty of Peru, hosting processions and festivities, and it was here that Jose de San Martin proclaimed Peruvian independence in 1821. Today it’s ringed by landmark buildings including the Government Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the Municipal Palace.

The plaza sits within Lima’s UNESCO-listed Historic Centre and is free to visit, with the changing of the guard at the Government Palace a popular daily spectacle. It’s an easy starting point for exploring the surrounding colonial-era streets on foot.

89-acre site offering ball fields & volleyball courts, plus a skate park, splash pad & picnic areas.

Lauer Historical Farm offers a captivating journey back in time, immersing visitors in the authentic agricultural practices and rural life of the past. Step onto the grounds and discover meticulously preserved buildings, vintage machinery, and charming gardens that showcase the rich history of farming in the region.

The Lippincott Bird Sanctuary provides a serene escape for nature enthusiasts visiting Lima. A sanctuary dedicated to the well-being and preservation of avian species, it offers a peaceful haven where visitors can observe diverse birdlife in their natural habitat.

The Circuito Mágico del Agua (Magic Water Circuit), located inside Parque de la Reserva in Lima’s Santa Beatriz neighborhood, is a Guinness World Record-holding fountain park with 13 illuminated fountains. It opens daily from 3 PM to 10 PM, with a nightly multimedia show combining water, light, and music at the Fuente de la Fantasía at 7:15, 8:15, and 9:10 PM.

Entry costs just 4 Peruvian soles, with children under 5 admitted free, making it one of Lima’s best-value evening outings. Several of the fountains are interactive, letting visitors walk through arches of water and get playfully splashed, which makes the park a favorite for families.

Arriving around 6-6:30 PM allows time to explore the fountains at a relaxed pace before the evening crowds build for the main show. The grounds are flat and easy to walk, roughly 5.6 km from the tourist hub of Miraflores along Petit Thouars avenue.