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 Ancón

The District Ancón

Districts of Lima & Callao
Ancón is located 44 km north of the historical Center of Lima and still belongs politically to the Province of Metropolitan Lima. During Colonial times Ancón was known as the "Pueblo de Pescadores de Lancón" (Fishing village of Lancón). In the beginnings of the Peruvian Republic the small fishing village developed quickly during the middle of th...
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The District Ate Vitarte

The District Ate Vitarte

Districts of Lima & Callao
Ate-Vitarte is located in the central eastern part of the Metropolitan of Lima on the south banks of the Rio Rimac. The district was created shortly after the declaration of independence by General José de San Martin. The old town of Ate is located around 14 km east of the Historic Centre of Lima. From the middle of the 19th century onwards Ate-...
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The District Barranco

The District Barranco

Districts of Lima & Callao
Unfortunately, only a few tourists find their way to the beautiful district of Barranco. Once it was Lima's beach, pleasure and entertainment district for wealthier Limeños (during the colonial and republican times). Barranco was at the beginning of the 20th century home to famous Peruvian writers and artists which gave the district a unique cha...
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The District Bellavista

The District Bellavista

Districts of Lima & Callao
Bellavista is one of six districts that make up the Constitutional Province of Callao. Located south of Callao downtown the district has an almost perfect rectangular shape. As in the whole of the Lima & Callao area the first inhabitants of what we know today as Bellavista were hunters and gatherers that settled down and soon lived from fish...
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The District Breña

The District Breña

Districts of Lima & Callao
Even being located just around the corner of the historical center of Lima, Breña is one of those districts most visitors will find their way to only by accident. After its official creation in 1949, Breña was designed to be a huge industrial zone with factories and working quarters. But only a decade later the district lost almost half of its a...
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The District Callao

The District Callao

Districts of Lima & Callao
Callao is one of the six districts that make up the Constitutional Province of Callao. So to make it confusing for everyone Callao is not only the name for the old downtown area, but as well for the district and the whole region around it. The district of Callao stretches along the coast and is located to the west of Lima’s city center.
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The District Carabayllo

The District Carabayllo

Districts of Lima & Callao
The district of Carabayllo isn't the typical tourist destination. Officially created by Don José de San Martin shortly after independence the district is today one of the poorest in Lima. Only around 35% of the district are urbanized, mainly with unpleasant simple housing in shantytowns and slums. Nevertheless even this district is worth a visit...
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The District Carmen de la Legua

The District Carmen de la Legua

Districts of Lima & Callao
Carmen de la Legua is one of six districts that make up the Constitutional Province of Callao. It is located west of Callao downtown. In antique times, the area known today as Carmen de la Legua was inhabited by a few farmers living on the shores of the River Rimac. During the colonial period a footpath lined with thick bushes lead through today...
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The District Chaclacayo

The District Chaclacayo

Districts of Lima & Callao
Only around 27 km away from Lima's hectic city center is the district of Chaclacayo. Chaclacayo is a popular place especially in Lima's foggy winter months with sun and moderate temperatures all year round. The small town offers beautiful old town houses and great restaurants. With lots of fresh air and an amazing flora and fauna an ideal surrou...
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The District Chorrillos

The District Chorrillos

Districts of Lima & Callao
The traditional district of Chorrillos is another not so well known district of Lima for tourists. Once being a small fishing village it developed in Colonial and Republican times to the beach resort not only for Lima’s wealthy. During the Pacific War Chorrillos was the scene of heavy fighting and much of it was destroyed. Today Chorrillos is ab...
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Lima International Book Fair 2019
Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Thursday, 01 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Lima International Book Fair 2019
Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Friday, 02 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Lima International Book Fair 2019
Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Saturday, 03 August 2019
4
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Lima International Book Fair 2019
Since 1995 the Lima International Book Fair (FIL LIMA) is the largest and most prestigious publishing and cultural event in Peru. This year’s 24th edition is held from July 19 to August 04 at the Parque de Proceres in Jesus Maria, Lima.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
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, 04 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Monday, 05 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Tuesday, 06 August 2019
7
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 07 August 2019
8
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Thursday, 08 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Friday, 09 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Date : Saturday, 10 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Hot Wheels City: The Event in Lima 2019
For the first time the “Hot Wheels City: The Event” comes to Lima at full speed offering fun and adrenaline-filled entertainment for the whole family.
Pan American Games Lima 2019
For the first time the Pan American Games, a major sporting event comparable to the Summer Olympic Games but restricted to participants of the Americas, are held in Lima, Peru from July 26 to August 11, 2019.
Ironruna Half Triathlon in Mollendo, Arequipa 2019
The Ironruna Half Triathlon 2019, organized by the Ironruna Sports Association in coordination with the municipality of Mejía, Arequipa, takes place in the small town of Mollendo in southern Peru in August 2019.
Date : Sunday, 11 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Monday, 12 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Tuesday, 13 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 14 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Thursday, 15 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Friday, 16 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Latin Pet Show 2019 in Lima
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After the huge success of last year’s 1st Latin Pet Show, the mega-event for all pet owners, pet lovers and pet professionals is back in Lima in its 2nd edition this August.
Marc Anthony in Lima 2019 – Opus Tour
Marc Anthony, Grammy Award-winning Salsa King, kicks off his new tour Opus on August 17, 2019 in Lima, Peru which he considers his second home.
Date : Saturday, 17 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Latin Pet Show 2019 in Lima
10:00
After the huge success of last year’s 1st Latin Pet Show, the mega-event for all pet owners, pet lovers and pet professionals is back in Lima in its 2nd edition this August.
Date : Sunday, 18 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Monday, 19 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Tuesday, 20 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 21 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
Cigarettes After Sex in Lima 2019
20:00
Cigarettes After Sex, an ambient pop collective led by songwriter Greg Gonzalez and based out of Brooklyn, New York, gives a concert in Lima for the first time in August 2019.
Date : Thursday, 22 August 2019
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Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Friday, 23 August 2019
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Festival del Pan y el Dulce in Lima 2019
The Peruvian Bakers and Pastry Association (Aspan) and the municipality of San Borja invite to the Festival del Pan y el Dulce – the Bread and Sweets Festival – at the end of August in San Borja.
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
WWE Live Lima 2019
20:00
World Wrestling Entertainment fans in Peru pay attention: After the huge success of the 2016 and 2017 WWE Live events, WWE finally returns to Peru in August to present WWE Live Lima 2019.
Date : Saturday, 24 August 2019
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Festival del Pan y el Dulce in Lima 2019
The Peruvian Bakers and Pastry Association (Aspan) and the municipality of San Borja invite to the Festival del Pan y el Dulce – the Bread and Sweets Festival – at the end of August in San Borja.
Gran Circo de China 2019 in Lima
For the first time the Gran Circo de China, a troupe consisting of 50 extraordinary artists belonging to the famous National Acrobats and Circus of the People's Republic of China, perform in Peru at the end of July and in August 2019.
ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Sunday, 25 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Monday, 26 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Tuesday, 27 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Wednesday, 28 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Thursday, 29 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Friday, 30 August 2019
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ParaPan American Games in Lima 2019
After the spectacular Pan-American Games 2019 in Lima, the Peruvian capital hosts as well the ParaPan American Games, a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities comparable the Paralympic Games but restricted to participants from the Americas, from August 23 to September1, 2019.
Date : Saturday, 31 August 2019

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