One of the oldest residences of colonial Lima is the manor Aliaga, or known as the Casa Aliaga, this house was ceded by the same Francisco Pizarro to Jeronimo Aliaga Ramirez in 1535, the year of the founding of Lima, in this The same year the construction of this mansion began which has the great peculiarity that until today it is still inhabited by the same family. In our days, due to its antiquity, historical value and for being the oldest house that is still inhabited by the initial family, it is part of the Cultural Heritage of the Nation.

The delicate sound of water falls subtly from a cast iron ornamental fountain, made in England, dating from the nineteenth century. The pool that has two plates – the upper one supported by a child and the lower one by three dolphins – is located in the middle of a sunken patio, surrounded by galleries on all four sides, supported by ten cedar columns.

Currently, the spaces of the Casa Aliaga are partially open to the public, either for the guided tours that allow visitors to get to know the 18 rooms it has, or for corporate events, dinners and lunches, among others. Visitors should keep in mind that Casa Aliaga is still inhabited by its owners, so visits can only be made with prior reservation and from Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. late.

This important house in Lima, is located in the Jiron de la Union, at the height of block 2. Visiting this impressive house, not only allows the traveler to enter an environment where colonial and republican structures are still preserved, but also give the possibility of appreciating unique pieces of art that have been preserved in the residence and that have been acquired throughout its existence.