Feed the culture lover within at Museum of Congress and Inquisition. See if any guided tours are available or ask a museum employee for tips on some collection highlights.

This museum in Lima Historic Center comes recommended by fellow travelers, so be sure to put it on your must-see list. Don't think that's all there is to do here, though. There are plenty more attractions waiting for you to enjoy after Museum of Congress and Inquisition. Plaza Norte Peru, Waikiki Beach, and Larcomar Shopping Center are close by.

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