Parks in Lima

Perched on the clifftops of Miraflores, Parque del Amor (Love Park) is a small but beloved seaside park inspired by the mosaics of Barcelona's Park Güell. Its centerpiece sculpture of two lovers embracing, by Peruvian artist Víctor Delfín, has become one of Lima's most photographed landmarks.

Parque Kennedy is the bustling central plaza of Miraflores, serving as the district's social hub and gathering place. Named after President John F. Kennedy, it is famous for its large colony of friendly stray cats, weekend artisan markets, and open-air performances.

The Parque de la Exposición is a historic 10-hectare park in central Lima that was built for Peru's 1872 international exposition. It now houses the MALI museum, Italian art museum, and a Japanese garden.

Parque de la Reserva is a historic public park dating from 1929 that gained worldwide fame after the installation of the Circuito Mágico del Agua in 2007. Beyond the fountain circuit, the park features neoclassical monuments, gardens, and walkways.

Bosque El Olivar is a serene 23-hectare park in San Isidro containing over 1,600 olive trees, some dating back to the first plantings brought from Seville in 1560. Declared a National Monument, it offers a peaceful escape from Lima's urban intensity.

The Costa Verde is Lima's dramatic coastal highway-promenade, carved into the cliffs between Miraflores, Barranco, and Chorrillos. Above it, clifftop parks offer spectacular ocean views.

Pantanos de Villa is a 396-hectare coastal wetland reserve south of central Lima, one of the last surviving marshes on the Peruvian coast and a haven for migratory birds.