Cerro San Cristóbal
A hill about 400 m above sea level northeast of the old city, with a giant cross on the summit, overlooking Lima's historic centre and the Rímac Valley.
The summit has a viewing platform and a small archaeological site museum. On clear days you can see far out to the port of Callao and the Pacific. The brightly coloured makeshift homes climbing the hillside make a distinctive sight. The Rímac district where the hill lies has poor security, so walking up alone is not advised. Instead, take a sightseeing bus from beside Plaza de Armas (about 10–15 soles round trip); the trip takes about an hour in total. Thick sea fog in winter can limit visibility.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Casa de Aliaga
- Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo
- Historic Centre / Plaza Mayor
- Cathedral of Lima
- Barrio Chino & Mercado Central
- San Francisco Monastery & Catacombs
- Plaza San Martín & Jirón de la Unión
- Museo de Arte de Lima (MALI)