Lima/North

There is a bus rapid transit system, El Metropolitano, that connects some of the districts in the North area (Comas, Los Olivos, Independencia and San Martín de Porres) with Central and South Lima.
For intercity transportation, there is a modern bus terminal: Gran Terminal Terrestre, which is next to the Plaza Norte Shopping Center and the "Tomás Valle" Metropolitano Station.

Ancon

• Bahia de AnconThe bay of Ancon has a group of islands (Islas Pescadores) with sea lions and birds, its possible to organize tours of the islands. Recommended to visit between September and March as that's when the most birds are there.

• Museo del Centro de Investigación Arqueológica de Ancón

  phone: +51 1 552 1162
  address: Prolongación Jorge Chávez, Ancón

• Parque Ecológico Nacional Antonio Raimondi

  address: Ancón
  8,259 hectares on the right bank of the Panamericana Norte, in the district of Ancon.

Comas

• Museo Colli

  phone: +51 1 520 2348

Carabayllo

• Museo Regional de Arqueología, Antropología e Historia Juan José Vega Bello

  phone: +51 1 793 5123

Rimac

• Cerro San CristóbalThe hill features a large Peruvian flag painted on its slopes and is situated just north of the Rimac river. With a summit approximately 368 meters above sea level, visitors can contemplate an incomparable landscape: the city with its high buildings, the course of the river Rimac, as well as the sea ports and districts. An observation point with an illuminated cross, a museum and a restaurant are located at the summit. Many tour companies include a visit here on their itineraries, tours can also be organised near the Plaza de Armas for S/.10 or an alternative is to take a taxi.

• Museo San Cristobal

  address: Summit of Cerro San Cristobal

• Museo de los Descalzos

  phone: +51 1 481 0441
  address: Calle Manco Cápac 202-A, Alameda de los Descalzos, Rímac
  Tours are provided in Spanish and English (it works better if required in advance). You should ring the doorbell in case you find the museum's door closed, then a volunteer will come out to start the tour.

• Museo Geológico y Paleontológico

  phone: +51 1 382 2174, +51 1 481 1070 ext 346
  address: Av. Túpac Amaru Km. 4.5 (Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería), Rimac

• Museo Del Virreinato

  phone: +51 1 481 3967
  address: Quinta de Presa, Jr. Chira s/n Rimac
  Museum is under renovation.

• Museo Taurino Plaza de Acho

  phone: +51 1 482 3360
  address: Jr. Hualgayoc 332, Rímac

• Plaza de Acho

  address: Marañón, Rimac

More

• Huaca El Paraiso

  address: San Martín de Porres, Perú
  Archaeological site with a small oasis nearby.

• Petroglifos de ChectaAbout 450 petroglyphs (rock carvings). Spiders, foxes, pumas, fish and more.

• La Granja Villa Norte

  phone: +51 1 717 7771
  address: Av. Condorcanqui 2751, Urb. Chacra Cerro, Comas.
  Amusement Park

• Alianza Francesa Los Olivos

  phone: +51 1 523 0684
  address: Jr. Pancho Fierro 3498, Urb. Panamericana Norte, Los Olivos
  Free admission to see French/independent films at night. Also a cultural center.

• Británico Los Jardines

  address: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 1200, Los Jardines, San Martín de Porres
  British cultural center with free entrance to general activities. The entire building is under renovation.

Theatre

• Teatro UNI

  phone: +51 1 382 6565 ext 474
  address: Av. Túpac Amaru 280, Rímac
  Sometimes, free music concerts and lectures (in Spanish). It´s located in the campus of a university (UNI).

• Teatro Plaza Norte

• Royal Plaza

  phone: +51 1 521 3049
  address: Av. Carlos Izaguirre 287, Independencia

• MegaPlaza Lima Norte

  phone: +51 1 613 9500
  address: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 3698, Independencia

• Plaza Norte

  phone: +51 1 640 7800
  address: Av. Panamericana Norte - Av. Tomás Valle - Av. Túpac Amaru, Independencia

• Real Plaza Pro

  phone: +51 1 537 8070
  address: Av. Alfredo Mendiola 7042, Urb. Santa Luzmila, SMP

Ancon

• Las Brisas

  phone: +51 1 552 2066
  address: Mza. D Lote 11 Urb. Garcilazo De La Vega (Frente Parroquia Virgen Del Rosario)

• Calin Hostal

  phone: +51 1 552 1450
  address: Av. Juan Velasco Alvarado Mz. I Lt. 6 Urb. Virgen Del Rosario (Alt . Parque Del Rosario)

• Hostal Cerna

  phone: +51 1 524 5271
  address: Avenida Mariategui, Ancon

• Hostal La Estacion

  address: Mza. D Lote 17 A.H. Las Esteras II

• El Paraiso

  phone: +51 1 552 0427
  address: Av. Garcilazo De La Vega Mza. S/N Lote 7 Urb. Garcilazo De La Vega

• Residencial Los Faroles de Ancon

  address: Calle Abtao 348, Ancón

• Municipalidad de Ancón

  phone: +51 1 552 2046
  address: Malecon Ferreyros N° 376 - Ancón

• Municipalidad de Lurigancho-Chosica

  phone: +51 1 360 3075
  address: Jr. Trujillo Sur 496 – Chosica

• Municipalidad Distrital de Puente Piedra

  phone: +51 1 219 6200
  address: Calle 9 de Junio 100

• Municipalidad de San Juan de Lurigancho

  phone: +51 1 458 0509
  address: Jr. Los Amautas 180 - Urb. Zárate