Alameda de los Descalzos, Lima

Name: Alameda de los Descalzos
Address: 202-A Manco Cápac, Lima, Peru

#91 among attractions in Lima

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

The Alameda de los Descalzos is an important alameda, public garden or promenade located in the district of Rímac in the city of Lima, capital of Peru. One of the best known places in the district, around it stand, among other buildings, the churches of Santa Liberata, El Patrocinio, and Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles. Nearby is also the place where the Casa del Molino de Micaela Villegas was located. It measures about 450 m.

Elevation: 525 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 12°2'1"S, 77°1'27"W

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202-A Manco CápacLima Central (Rímac)Lima Peru

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Day trips

Alameda de los Descalzos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Government Palace, Plaza Mayor, Palacio Municipal, Plaza de toros de Acho.

0.8 miS
Palace and official presidential residence
Government Palace, Lima
20 min walk • The Government Palace of Peru, also known as the "House of Pizarro," is a grand edifice located in the historic center of Lima. This stately building serves as the official residence and office of the President of Peru, and it stands as a symbol of political power...
1 miSW
Scenic plaza and birthplace of Lima
Plaza Mayor, Lima
25 min walk • The Plaza Mayor, also known as the Plaza de Armas, stands as the historical heart of Lima, Peru. This iconic square is not only a central gathering place but also a testament to the city's colonial past. It is here that Francisco Pizarro founded Lima in 1535, and the...
0.9 miSW
Palace
Palacio Municipal, Lima
24 min walk • The Palacio Municipal, a grandiose palace located in the heart of Lima, Peru, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical and political legacy. This majestic building serves as the headquarters for the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima, functioning as the...
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Entertainment
Plaza de toros de Acho, Lima
16 min walk • The Plaza de toros de Acho stands as a historic and cultural landmark in the city of Lima, Peru. This bullring, one of the oldest in the Americas, has been a center of the traditional sport of bullfighting since its construction in 1766.
~940 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Iglesia de Santa Liberata, Lima
5 min walk • Nestled in the historic Rímac District of Lima, Peru, the Iglesia de Santa Liberata stands as a testament to the rich religious heritage of the region. This church, though perhaps not as renowned as some of its counterparts, carries a unique charm and an air of...
1 miS
Ornate Catholic church with a museum
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima
25 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Lima, Peru, stands the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, a monumental testament to the city's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. Renowned for its Spanish colonial beauty and religious...
0.8 miS
Baroque Catholic church with catacombs
Monastery of San Francisco, Lima
22 min walk • The Monastery of San Francisco is a historic and architectural treasure nestled in the heart of Lima, Peru. This colonial-era church and convent, dating back to the late 16th century, is renowned for its stunning baroque style and intricate catacombs that lie beneath...
0.9 miSW
Museum, Hispanic colonial architecture, History museum
Casa de Osambela, Lima
23 min walk • The Casa de Osambela is a building built during the colonial era of Peru. It stands on the old Novitiate of the Dominican fathers, destroyed by the earthquake of 1746, and part of the garden, facing the Calle de la Veracruz in the historic center of the city of Lima.
0.9 miS
Museum, Palace, Architecture
Archbishop's Palace of Lima, Lima
24 min walk • The Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the capital of Peru, is the residence of the Archbishop of Lima, and the administrative headquarters of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lima. It is located on the Plaza Mayor of Lima, in the Historic Centre of Lima.
1 miS
Square
Plaza Bolivar, Lima
25 min walk • The Plaza Bolivar is also known as the Plaza of Congress or Plaza of the Inquisition as it is surrounded by the Legislative Palace which is the seat of the Congress of Peru, and the site of the former Tribunal of the Inquisition.
0.9 miSW
Museum
Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, Lima
23 min walk • The Casa de Correos y Telegrafos is the central post office of the city of Lima, Peru. The building is located in the Historic center of Lima near the Plaza Mayor. The building was constructed in 1897 in a French architectural style. Additionally, the building houses the National Postal and Philatelic Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alameda de los Descalzos?

Nearby attractions include Iglesia de Santa Liberata, Lima (5 min walk), Plaza de toros de Acho, Lima (16 min walk), Park La Muralla, Lima (20 min walk), Government Palace, Lima (20 min walk).

How to get to Alameda de los Descalzos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alameda de los Descalzos:

Bus

Alcazar • Lines: 301, 302, 303, 306, 412 (7 min walk)
Leoncio Prado • Lines: 301, 302, 306, 412 (8 min walk)

Train

Los Desamparados (20 min walk)

Metro

Estación Caja de Agua • Lines: L1 (26 min walk)