Districts of Lima & Callao

Lima is not just the name of the capital of Peru. The district of Lima where the historical city center is located is called Lima. The surrounding region is called Lima. And to make it a bit more complicated, Lima is also the name of the Province, located in the Department of Lima.

Today Lima forms the region 'Lima Metropolitana'. They divide it into 43 districts (distritos). Thirty of these districts belong geographically to the city of Lima, and each has its own flair, charm and character. Thirteen of Lima's districts are surrounding the core of the urban area and are located outside of Lima in more rural zones. The province of Callao counts with 6 districts that officially belong to the Lima Metropolitan area.

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The District Punta Hermosa

The District Punta Hermosa

Districts of Lima & Callao
Punta Hermosa is located 42 km south of Lima's City center along the Panamericana Sur (Pan American Highway). It is well known for its beaches and attracts many beachgoers every summer. As a lot of...
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The District Punta Negra

The District Punta Negra

Districts of Lima & Callao
Punta Negra is around 47 km south of Lima's city center along the Panamericana Sur (Pan American Highway). It is well known for its beaches and attracts many beachgoers every summer. Its northern b...
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The District Rimac

The District Rimac

Districts of Lima & Callao
Located directly to the north of downtown Lima, the district of Rimac is separated from Lima's historical city center just by the River Rimac. Rimac never was considered to be a very wealthy distri...
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The District San Bartolo

The District San Bartolo

Districts of Lima & Callao
San Bartolo is a beautiful seaside resorts south of Lima. Located at around km 52 of the Pan Americana directly on the Pacific Ocean San Bartolo is known for its clean waters, small bays with nice ...
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The District San Borja

The District San Borja

Districts of Lima & Callao
San Borja is a small district east of Lima's city center. Originally a part of the district Surquillo, it was established as a separate district in June 1983. San Borja is one of the few districts ...
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The District San Isidro

The District San Isidro

Districts of Lima & Callao
San Isidro is the major financial district of Lima, but also a district with many gardens, parks and a quite exclusive residential area. Next to modern office blocks occupied by the main businesses...
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The District San Juan de Lurigancho

The District San Juan de Lurigancho

Districts of Lima & Callao
San Juan de Lurigancho (SJL) is located northeast of Lima's city center. It's the most populated district in Peru. More than 10% of Lima's population lives here. Although it has areas of economic a...
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The District San Juan de Miraflores

The District San Juan de Miraflores

Districts of Lima & Callao
San Juan de Miraflores (SJM) is located in the Cono Sur of Lima (Southern cone). The district is one of Lima's pueblo jovenes (young towns), and arose from the desert-like lands when people from ot...
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The District San Luis

The District San Luis

Districts of Lima & Callao
San Luis is a small district close to Lima's city center. It's mostly a middle class residential area, but home to a growing number of smaller companies.
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The District San Martín de Porres

The District San Martín de Porres

Districts of Lima & Callao
San Martín de Porres (SMP) is located in the Cono Norte of Lima (Northern cone). It lies on the north bank of the Rímac River. San Martín de Porres was named after and in honour of the famous Domin...
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November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2019
For the 5th consecutive year the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival at the beginning of November 2019.
Date : Friday, 01 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2019
For the 5th consecutive year the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival at the beginning of November 2019.
The Offspring and Bad Religion – Punk Rock Festival in Lima 2019
Two of the most successful and best-selling punk rock bands - The Offspring and Bad Religion -are on a joined tour through South America giving a concert in Lima at the beginning of November.
Date : Saturday, 02 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Peru Mucho Gusto in Tumbes 2019
For the 5th consecutive year the city of Tumbes in northern Peru hosts the popular Peru Mucho Gusto food festival at the beginning of November 2019.
God Level Fest All Stars 2019 in Lima
15:45
Great news for all hip-hop lovers in Peru: the God Level Fest, the Freestyle Rap World Cup, returns to Peru, this time in a new 2 vs. 2 format as God Level Fest All Stars.
Acho 2019 bullfight festival in Lima 2019
November is the time of the year in Lima that many await and lots despise: the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros, the largest bullfight festival in Peru, is held in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Open Museums in Peru – Museos Abiertos
Open Museums (Museos Abiertos), an initiative of the Peruvian Ministry of Culture that allows Peruvians and foreign residents to visit more than 50 public museum, archaeological sites and historical places throughout the country free of charge, returns in 2019.
Date : Sunday, 03 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Monday, 04 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Tuesday, 05 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Wednesday, 06 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Thursday, 07 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Date : Friday, 08 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Madagascar – The Musical in Lima 2019
The world touring Madagascar - The Musical, based on the smash hit DreamWorks animated movie Madagascar, finally makes its way to Lima in November 2019.
Entel Media Fest 2019
17:00
After last year’s huge success – the event was sold out – the Entel Media Fest, the largest YouTuber and social media festival in Latin America, is back in Lima in its 4th edition with the stars of the most popular social networks.
Date : Saturday, 09 November 2019
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Expo Callao 2019
The Expo Callao 2019, the largest and most important gastronomic, multicultural and industrial fair of the region, is held at the Real Felipe Fortress at the beginning of November.
Madagascar – The Musical in Lima 2019
The world touring Madagascar - The Musical, based on the smash hit DreamWorks animated movie Madagascar, finally makes its way to Lima in November 2019.
Acho 2019 bullfight festival in Lima 2019
November is the time of the year in Lima that many await and lots despise: the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros, the largest bullfight festival in Peru, is held in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Claro Musica Rock ‘n’ Roll Run 2019 – Vicentico concert
For the first time Claro Musica brings the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, which infuses music with running for a world-class experience that'll keep participants moving for miles, to the Peruvian capital this November.
Date : Sunday, 10 November 2019
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Belgian Beer Festival
The Casa Belga and Cervesia in Lima invite to their 6th edition of the Belgian Beer Festival in mid-November.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Friday, 15 November 2019
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Belgian Beer Festival
The Casa Belga and Cervesia in Lima invite to their 6th edition of the Belgian Beer Festival in mid-November.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Saturday, 16 November 2019
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Acho 2019 bullfight festival in Lima 2019
November is the time of the year in Lima that many await and lots despise: the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros, the largest bullfight festival in Peru, is held in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Sunday, 17 November 2019
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Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Friday, 22 November 2019
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Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Sebastian Yatra in Lima 2019
21:00
After his highly successful performance at the Barrio Latino Festival earlier this year, Sebastian Yatra, Colombian shooting star, returns to Peru as part of his “Yatra Yatra Tour” in November 2019.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Vivo X El Rock 11 in Lima 2019
Vivo X El Rock, Peru’s largest music festival catering for all fans of alternative rock, blues rock, fusion rock, punk rock, indie rock, nu metal, rap and pop rock, is back in Lima this November.
Date : Saturday, 23 November 2019
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Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Acho 2019 bullfight festival in Lima 2019
November is the time of the year in Lima that many await and lots despise: the Feria Taurina del Señor de los Milagros, the largest bullfight festival in Peru, is held in Lima’s renowned Plaza de Acho.
Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory
For the first time El Parque Mágico y la Fábrica de Papá Noel (the Magic Park and Santa Claus Factory), the Christmas themed entertainment park for the whole family with lots of activities, games and magic, comes to Lima in November.
Date : Sunday, 24 November 2019
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Peru Makeup Show 2019
For the first time the Peru Makeup Show, also referred to as the 1st Congress of Peruvian Makeup Artists, is taking place in Lima at the end of November 2019.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Monday, 25 November 2019
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Peru Makeup Show 2019
For the first time the Peru Makeup Show, also referred to as the 1st Congress of Peruvian Makeup Artists, is taking place in Lima at the end of November 2019.
Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Tuesday, 26 November 2019
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Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Wednesday, 27 November 2019
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Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Thursday, 28 November 2019
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Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Friday, 29 November 2019
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Ricardo Palma Book Fair 2019
The Ricardo Palma Book Fair (Feria del Libro Ricardo Palma), the oldest and most traditional literary event in Peru, returns to the Parque Kennedy in Miraflores in November celebrating its 40th edition.
Date : Saturday, 30 November 2019

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