Visiting Plaza de Armas: what to know
- Tickets
- Free entry
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Best time
- Morning to avoid afternoon crowds
- Getting there
- Walk from nearby streets in the historic center
Lima itineraries with Plaza de Armas
Plaza de Armas is on day 1
Day 1 of Lima: Capital of Flavor
The historic centre
How Plaza de Armas fits into a day.- 9:30Plaza de Armas of LimaCentro
- 10:30Cathedral of LimaCentro
- 12:00Convent of San Francisco, LimaCentro
- 15:00Jirón de la UniónCentro
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Plaza de Armas FAQs
What is Plaza de Armas?
It is the main square of Lima and a historic gathering place.
When is the changing of the guard?
It takes place at the government palace at set times each day.
Is Plaza de Armas open at night?
The square remains accessible though surrounding buildings close.
