A UNESCO world heritage site, the Historic Center in Lima, with its stunning architecture and history, is among the most important tourist destinations in Peru.

One of the main attractions in the historic center of Lima is the Church and convent of San Francisco. Highlights include the architectural masterpiece of the church depicting the Spanish designs and the colonial paintings in the buildings. There is also a library, frozen in time and catacombs in the church where bones from around 25000 bodies are creepily displayed. One of the most beautiful squares in Lima is the Plaza San Martín, inaugurated in 1921 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Peru’s independence. At the center of this square is the General Jose San Martín, standing tall upon his horse, and the bronze statue of ‘Madre Patria’, the mother of Peru. Another iconic point to visit is the Plaza de Armas where you get a view of the government palace and the Lima Cathedral. Other notable places to visit are the Plaza Bolivar, The Presidential Palace, baroque cathedral, magic water circuit and many more. There is also a pedestrian street with cafes, restaurants, and shops. To get to the Historic center use the Metropolitano getting off at Estacion Colmena or use buses or taxis.

Fitness near Historic Center of Lima

There are many excellent gyms near the Historic Center of Lima and they give high-quality services from the equipment and machines to trainers to the cleanliness of their sports centers. Use the TrainAway app to get information on gyms near you. The Bodytech – Òvalo Gutierrez sports center is one of the best gyms for travelers, with its clean, spacious and equipped gym that caters to different training programs for its clients, and the gym day passes access thanks to TrainAway. It is a 20-minute ride from the Historic center of Lima.