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Apostolic visit · November 2026

Lima,gateway of encounter.

  • November 11 — 12 & 15 — 16
  • 11 events · 4 days

Capital of Peru and the first stop of the journey. Lima blends colonial history, world-class cuisine, and vibrant urban life along the Pacific Ocean.

  • 05Cities on the route
  • 03Regions of Peru
  • 2026A visit to remember

November 2026 · Apostolic visit

The scheduleof the encounter.

The whole visit to this city, ordered by moment so you can check it at a glance.

11WednesdayNovember 2026
  1. 12:00

    Transfer: Departure by plane from Buenos Aires International Airport to Lima

  2. 17:30

    Transfer: Arrival at the Callao Naval Air Base — Official welcome

  3. 18:15
    01

    Welcome ceremony

    Government Palace, Lima

  4. 18:45
    02

    Courtesy visit to the President of the Republic

    Government Palace, Lima

  5. 19:45
    03

    Meeting with authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps

    Gran Teatro Nacional, Lima

    Address of the Holy Father
12ThursdayNovember 2026
  1. 09:30
    04

    Meeting with the bishops of Peru

    Chapel of the Archbishop's Palace of Lima

    Address of the Holy Father
  2. 10:20
    05

    Celebration of Midday Prayer with bishops, priests, men and women religious, seminarians, synodal teams and pastoral workers

    Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist, Lima

    Homily of the Holy Father
  3. 11:30
    06

    Meeting on the challenges and hopes for the future of the Peruvian people

    Plaza Mayor, in front of Lima Cathedral

    Address of the Holy Father
  4. 18:00
    07

    Prayer vigil with young people and university students

    Estadio Nacional, Lima

    Address of the Holy Father
  5. 20:00
    08

    Dinner with the bishops

    Apostolic Nunciature, Lima

15SundayNovember 2026
  1. 19:05

    Transfer: Departure by plane from Pucallpa International Airport to Lima

  2. 20:20

    Transfer: Arrival at the Callao Naval Air Base

16MondayNovember 2026
  1. 08:30
    09

    Visit to the staff and residents of the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly home

    Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly, Lima

    Greeting of the Holy Father
  2. 10:30
    10

    Holy Mass

    Las Palmas Air Base, Lima

    Homily of the Holy Father
  3. 13:15
    11

    Farewell ceremony

    Callao Naval Air Base

  4. 13:45

    Transfer: Departure by plane from the Callao Naval Air Base to Rome

All times shown are Peru local time.

01 · Visual Record

Gallery

02 · Heritage and Tourism

What to visitnearby

Must-see tourist spots near the route.

Historic Center of LimaLima

Historic Center of Lima

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect place to explore viceregal architecture and is notable for its churches, colonial buildings, and mansions with carved balconies.

Cercado de Lima

Larco MuseumLima

Larco Museum

Located in an 18th-century viceregal mansion built atop a pre-Columbian pyramid, this museum houses a vast collection of gold, silver, and ceramics that illustrate the historical and artistic evolution of the pre-Inca and Inca periods.

Pueblo Libre

Las Nazarenas ShrineLima

Las Nazarenas Shrine

Located in the heart of the capital, this historic sanctuary houses the revered image of the Cristo Moreno, making it the center of Peru's greatest tradition of devotion and celebration.

Cercado de Lima

Huaca Pucllana Site MuseumLima

Huaca Pucllana Site Museum

A ceremonial and administrative center of the Lima culture, built with adobe bricks using the “librero” technique, offering insight into the millennia-old history that predates the arrival of the Spanish.

Miraflores

BarrancoLima

Barranco

A bohemian neighborhood and the birthplace of urban art, this district is home to historic mansions and the iconic Bridge of Sighs, celebrating the capital's tradition and vibrant culture.

Barranco

Miraflores BoardwalkLima

Miraflores Boardwalk

A long stretch of parks along the Pacific Ocean, this beautiful boardwalk symbolizes Lima's modernity and is the ideal place to enjoy outdoor cultural activities.

Miraflores

Magical Water CircuitLima

Magical Water Circuit

A spectacular complex of cybernetic fountains in Parque de la Reserva that blends technology with a grand spectacle of lights, water, and color to celebrate Peruvian identity.

Cercado de Lima

Lima Art Museum - MALILima

Lima Art Museum - MALI

Located in the historic Palacio de la Exposición, this important museum brings together thousands of years of Peruvian art to showcase the aesthetic and cultural evolution of society as a whole.

Cercado de Lima

Huallamarca Site MuseumLima

Huallamarca Site Museum

Located in the financial district of San Isidro, this pre-Inca ceremonial center features an imposing restored pyramid and valuable artifacts that shed light on the pre-Hispanic past.

San Isidro

03 · Culinary Identity

Flavors of theregion

The culinary identity that defines this region.

Ceviche

Ceviche

Lima / Coast

Fresh fish marinated in lime juice, accompanied by red onion, chili pepper, sweet potato, and corn. It is one of the most representative dishes of Peruvian cuisine.

Lomo Saltado

Lomo Saltado

Lima

Traditional stir-fried beef with onion, tomato, and chili pepper, served with French fries and rice. It represents the fusion of Peruvian and Asian cuisine.

Lima-Style Causa

Lima-Style Causa

Lima

A dish made with yellow potatoes seasoned with lime and yellow chili pepper, traditionally filled with chicken, tuna, avocado, or seafood.

Ají de Gallina

Ají de Gallina

Lima

Creamy shredded chicken stew prepared with yellow chili pepper, milk, bread, and spices, served with rice, potatoes, egg, and olives.

Anticuchos

Anticuchos

Lima / Coast

Traditional beef heart skewers marinated with panca chili, vinegar, and spices, grilled and served with potatoes and corn.

Tacu Tacu

Tacu Tacu

Lima / Coast

Creole dish made from rice and beans mixed together and pan-fried, frequently served with meat, egg, or seafood.

Cau Cau

Cau Cau

Lima

Traditional stew prepared with diced beef tripe, potatoes, yellow chili pepper, mint, and spices, served with rice.

Stuffed Potato

Stuffed Potato

Lima / Coast

Potato dough filled with seasoned beef, onion, olives, and egg, then fried until golden and crispy.

Fish Escabeche

Fish Escabeche

Lima / Coast

Fried fish covered with a preparation of onion, chili pepper, vinegar, and spices, traditionally served with sweet potato, egg, and olives.

Choritos a la Chalaca

Choritos a la Chalaca

Lima / Callao

Mussels served in their shells and topped with onion, tomato, corn, chili pepper, cilantro, and lime juice, typical of Peru's central coast.

Arroz Chaufa

Arroz Chaufa

Lima

Wok-fried rice with meat, egg, green onion, soy sauce, and other ingredients, representing Peru's Chinese-Peruvian culinary tradition.

Suspiro a la Limeña

Suspiro a la Limeña

Lima

Traditional Lima dessert made with a rich milk and egg yolk cream, topped with soft meringue flavored with port wine and cinnamon.

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