Museo Convento de Santo Domingo, Lima

Name: Museo Convento de Santo Domingo
Address: Jirón Camaná 170, Lima, 15001, Peru
Telephone: +51 1 4276793

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Museo Convento de Santo Domingo (address: Jirón Camaná 170) is a place located in Lima (Lima Province province) and belongs to the category of museum, monastery.

It is situated at an altitude of 515 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 12°2'39"S latitude and 77°1'54"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo Convento de Santo Domingo is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Los Desamparados (train, 6 min walk), Callao (bus, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Casa de la Gastronomía Peruana (museum, 2 min walk), Casa de Correos y Telegrafos (museum, 2 min walk), Casa de Osambela (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 12°2'39"S, 77°1'54"W

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Jirón Camaná 170Lima Central (Cercado de Lima)Lima 15001 Peru

Contact

+51 1 4276793

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Which popular attractions are close to Museo Convento de Santo Domingo?

Nearby attractions include Casa de la Gastronomía Peruana, Lima (2 min walk), Casa de Correos y Telegrafos, Lima (2 min walk), Casa de Osambela, Lima (2 min walk), Alameda Chabuca Granda, Lima (2 min walk).

How to get to Museo Convento de Santo Domingo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo Convento de Santo Domingo:

Train

Los Desamparados (6 min walk)

Bus

Callao • Lines: 301, 302 (7 min walk)
Ica • Lines: 301, 302, 303, 306, 412 (8 min walk)