Catacombs Lima-Peru

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(6.4K) · History museum in Lima, Peru
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Feb 11, 2025
Well worth the visit. There is so much history and very interesting. They tour with about 40 to 50 people and it is distracting. The tour is done in Spanish so it is advised to get a private tour.Full review by Rebecca M
Jan 13, 2025
Want to see the old library that was probably the highlight of the trip they have some beautiful open gardens lots of stonework and a very tight stairway. One flight. There are the catacombs you can …Full review by advcards
Jan 8, 2025
Beautiful convent and very touching and solemn catacombs. Too bad pictures were allowed only in the associated church and museum, but not the more impressive convent itself! Also, very sad (and downr…Full review by Elie Y

Questions & answers

Q:
Anyone know how often is the English tour given? Some one said every 30 minutes? Thank you greatly.
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It’s not very long. I agree it must be around every 30 minutes or so. We were first placed in a non-English group, stepped out and were assigned to an English tour shortly afterwards.
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Do ladies’ knees need to be covered, or are long shorts to the knee allowed?
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In Ariquipa, Peru they did not allow men in shorts nor scantily dressed women. Please always dress with respect in all Catholic churches.
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Do ladies’ knees need to be covered, or are long shorts to the knee allowed?
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No special requirements.
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Do you have to schedule a tour of the catacombs, or can you just go in? What time of day are the tours running? Also …
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Do you have to schedule a tour of the catacombs, or can you just go in? What time of day are the tours running? Also what is the price?
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Nothing to add to the previous answer; this is an excellent spot to visit and well worth the timed and minimal expense
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