Our Partner will be waiting for you in front of the Miraflores City Hall (by the water fountain). Look for the green flag in their hand.

Among the many attractions of Miraflores’ Central Park — which includes Kennedy Park and 7 de Junio Park — the stars of the show are the dozens of cats that roam, play, and nap peacefully on the benches and lawns.

If you’re a cat lover, you’ll enjoy meeting the park’s feline residents. They’re well looked after by volunteer groups. But don’t worry if cats aren’t your thing — there’s still plenty to enjoy here.

Kennedy Park is a lively mix of nature, culture, and food. It’s a perfect spot to relax, admire works by local street artists, enjoy outdoor performances, and treat yourself to some of Lima’s best-loved street food classics.

Get a taste of chocolate in Miraflores at a space dedicated to showcasing the quality of Peruvian cacao from the edge of the jungle. Since it opened in 2012, the ChocoMuseo has become one of the district’s main attractions.

In this aromatic visit, you’ll learn about the cacao tree, see raw and roasted beans, and discover how cacao is transformed into chocolate, jams, liqueurs, and even cacao butter — which is often used in beauty products.

The ChocoMuseo also offers a hands-on workshop where you can learn the techniques to make your very own chocolate. The fun and interactive session lasts around two hours. If you’re interested, be sure to come back after the free tour to enjoy this sweet experience.

On Narciso de la Colina Street stands the former home of one of Miraflores’ most notable historical residents: Raúl Porras Barrenechea. Born in Pisco (Ica) in 1897, he’s recognised as one of Peru’s greatest intellectuals of the 20th century.

A historian, lecturer, diplomat, and politician, Porras Barrenechea taught at the National University of San Marcos. One of his students was none other than Mario Vargas Llosa, who would later become his assistant.

In that role, the future Nobel Laureate would often visit the very house you’ll see on the free tour — the same house where Porras passed away in 1960, and which today is home to the Raúl Porras Barrenechea Institute, preserving his legacy through the university he so proudly served.

Between 1872 and 1910, the Lima-born writer Ricardo Palma (1833–1919) published a collection of short stories under the title Peruvian Traditions. These witty and ironic tales offered vivid snapshots of life during the colonial and republican periods.

Palma’s Traditions secured his place as a key figure in Peruvian literature, which is why the countryside-style home where he spent his final years — located on Belisario Suárez Street in Miraflores — has been turned into a museum celebrating his life and work.

Nicknamed “the beggar librarian” for his tireless efforts to restore the National Library after the War of the Pacific (1879–1884), Palma lived in Miraflores during two different periods: from 1877 to 1881, and then again from 1912 until his death in 1919.

With a touch of laughter and smiles, you’ll discover the magic of the old circus La Tarumba. Founded in 1984 by the enthusiastic Fernando Zevallos and a group of young dreamers, it was born with a very special purpose: to bring joy to the hearts of Peruvians.

But La Tarumba is much more than a circus show; it is a cultural project that aims to promote art, theatre, and circus as powerful tools for social development, inspiring values and helping to build a more united and creative Peru.

Peru’s traditional and folk art is as diverse as its geography and cultural richness. The mix of styles, techniques, materials, and colours makes every visit to a handicrafts market feel like a true adventure.

You’ll experience this first-hand in Miraflores, where there are several artisan galleries offering beautifully made ceramics, sculptures, jewellery, religious imagery, paintings, and countless souvenirs from all over the country.
Take advantage of your visit to pick up something special to remember your trip by. Not only will you be supporting local artisans, but you’ll also be bringing home a little piece of Peru — a nation full of inspired and creative makers.

Amid the modern surroundings of Miraflores, the ancient adobe structures of Huaca Pucllana rise as a powerful reminder that Peru is a land of vast archaeological heritage and deep cultural and social roots.

Long before the Incas, between AD 100 and 650, a civilisation now known as the Lima culture built this impressive stepped pyramid, standing 25 metres tall, along with various religious and administrative spaces.

Huaca Pucllana offers a glimpse into a time when other gods were worshipped. Over the centuries, it was later occupied by the Wari and Ichma peoples. However, by the time the Spanish arrived, the site had already been abandoned.

The free tour through the charming mix of tradition and modern life in Miraflores finishes outside the Huaca Pucllana temple.