Palace sights in Lima
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Palacio de Gobierno
The exquisitely balconied Palacio Arzobispal (Archbishop's Palace) to the left of the cathedral in Plaza de Armas is a relatively modern building, dating to 1924. On the northeast side, the Palacio de Gobierno was built in 1937 and is the residence of Peru's president. A handsomely uniformed presidential guard is on duty here all day; the ceremonial changing of the guard takes place at noon.
It's a struggle to get into the palace, which is by free guided tour only (Spanish and English) and has to be organized 48 hours in advance at the nearby Office of Public Relations. Ask a guard to point you in the right direction. On the corner of the plaza, opposite the cathedral, th…
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