Lima: Then and Now | 500-Year-Old Mansion & Casa Luna Museum
During our stop in Lima, Peru aboard the Oosterdam, we experienced a fascinating excursion titled Lima: Then and Now. From a 500-year-old historic mansion near Plaza de Armas to the unique Casa Luna Museum in Miraflores, this tour showed us two very different sides of Lima. 🚢 This cruise is part of our 60-day, 4-ship cruise adventure. ▶️ Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr-X1IvD3CApZWxwx5FpOEv-DhzIH4ugP ▶️ See our ship tours & cruise port guides on Lidia’s World Welcome back to Lidia’s World! 🌎🚢 Today we’re sharing another unforgettable excursion from Cruise #4 of our 60-day, four-ship cruise adventure, sailing aboard the Oosterdam. While docked in Callao, Peru, we traveled into Lima, Peru for a special tour titled “Lima: Then and Now.” This excursion gave us a rare opportunity to step inside two very different private homes — each representing a distinct chapter of Lima’s history and culture. 🏛️ Then — A 500-Year-Old Colonial Mansion Near Lima’s historic Plaza de Armas, we visited an extraordinary 500-year-old grand residence located right along the city streets. This magnificent home features stunning colonial architecture, intricate design details, beautiful artwork, and a peaceful interior courtyard. Even more remarkable, the home is still owned and maintained by the 17th generation of the same family — a powerful connection to Lima’s past. 🏡 Now — Casa Luna Museum in Miraflores Next, we traveled to the modern district of Miraflores to visit the home of the Luna Elias-Polo family, known as the Casa Luna Museum. This private residence houses an extensive and fascinating collection of Niños Manuelitos (Nativity scenes) — handcrafted pieces gathered from across Peru and around the world. The collection reflects faith, artistry, and cultural heritage, and is often featured in Lima lifestyle and cultural tours. This excursion truly lived up to its name, showing us both the historic elegance and modern cultural richness of Lima. If you’re cruising to Callao and looking for a meaningful cultural experience, this tour offered something truly special. Thank you for traveling with us as we continue sharing highlights from our extended cruise journey! 👉 Please like, subscribe, and comment — your support helps our channel grow and allows us to keep documenting these incredible destinations. #LimaPeru #CallaoPeru #CasaLuna #PlazaDeArmas #PeruCruise #Oosterdam #HollandAmerica #CruiseExcursion #SouthAmericaCruise #CulturalTravel #ExtendedCruise #LidiasWorld