Audio Guide of Lima Cathedral

The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; on Sundays it is open only for Mass. Enter from the Plaza Mayor through the main entrance, which is free of charge. Check updates on the official website or call +51 1 426 5800.

Entry to the church is free, but access to the Art Museum and the catacombs costs around S/15 for adults. Children and students receive discounts; check updated prices on the Peru Travel portal.

A full visit takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour, including the main church, chapels, and catacombs. If you choose an audio guide, allow 1.5 hours for a deeper experience.

Built in 1535 by order of Francisco Pizarro, it is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima and an icon of Peruvian colonial Baroque. It houses Pizarro’s tomb and artistic treasures, representing 500 years of religious history in Peru.

Weekday mornings between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. are ideal for avoiding crowds and enjoying good natural light. Avoid Sundays and public holidays; the dry season from May to October offers the best weather in Lima.

It has ramps at the main entrance and partial elevator access to the catacombs, but some areas have stairs. I recommend contacting +51 1 426 5800 in advance for personalized assistance.

In Plaza de Armas you will find the Government Palace, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the House of Pilatos. A few minutes away on foot are the Museum of the Inquisition and the Convent of San Francisco with its famous catacombs.

Bring sunscreen, water, and comfortable shoes; dress modestly by covering your shoulders and knees. Download an audio guide at IAudioguia to enrich the experience, and respect the rules of silence.