5 Graffiti in Lima to Explore Urban Art

You can appreciate art not only in museums but also on the city streets. Graffiti in Lima has gained prominence in recent years. Various urban artists have taken the initiative to create their works to convey their own aesthetic, a message, or an interesting story. If you haven't yet enjoyed these street art representations, here are five recommended routes where you can find them.
Graffiti Routes in Lima You Need to Know

Almirante Miguel Grau Avenue and La Ermita
Bajada de Baños and Bajada La Oroya
The Streets of Miraflores
From Azángaro to Emancipación and Camaná
The Chalaco Neighborhood

It may take you a whole day to see all the graffiti in Lima, but it will be worth it. We'll guide you from south to north so you don't miss any of the best. Discover them all! 1. Almirante Miguel Grau Avenue and La Ermita

Let's start with a piece of graffiti by artist Jade Rivera, located on the fourth block of Almirante Miguel Grau Avenue in Barranco. It depicts a man wearing a translucent bird mask lying on his back, with a disproportionately large bird facing forward on his chest. On the same street, a few houses away, there's a colorful piece of graffiti by artist Seimiek. This mural depicts a very fun orchestra of fantastic animals.

Continue along the street to La Ermita Street. Near Federico Villarreal Park and under the bridge, cars and passersby can appreciate murals that extend to the wall of the adjacent house. These spaces change from time to time, so you'll never get the same photograph of the place, thanks to the talent of local artists.
Yellow graffiti on a street in Lima
2. Bajada de Baños and Bajada La Oroya

Although this road remains within the district of Barranco, it deserves its own mention. This is a route that has grown in popularity in recent years thanks to the graphic art on its walls. The bridge we mentioned in the previous section will be the starting point for this urban art show leading to the bathroom descent. Are you ready?

On the first steps, leading to the beach, you'll find Yandy Graffer's work. A mural where Peruvian musical instruments blend into a colorful graphic. The show will continue on the way to the sea, where La Oroya descent features murals by artists Fannia and Elliot Túpac. These were created a couple of years ago as part of a project seeking to revalue the city's public spaces.
3. The streets of Miraflores

A minute's drive from the bohemian neighborhood is one of Lima's districts where you'll find everything, including original murals. In Miraflores, we can start with the facade of a hotel on Avenida Independencia. Here, the work of international artist Eric Skotnes, depicting the god Neptune, stands out. Not far from there, on San Martín Street, is another magnificent piece of street art in Lima: "La Tapada Limeña" by Brazilian artist Alex Senna.

A little further on, on block five of José Larco Avenue, we can find the work of local artist Pesimo. A magnificent mural that blends the figures of a man and a woman with natural elements. In the last year, several new murals have been added to the district's walls. How much do you think you'll discover on your tour?
Brightly colored graffiti with different textures.
4. From Azángaro to Emancipación with Camaná

Urban art in Lima's historic center promises to continue growing. So, once downtown, follow the route until you reach block three of Apurímac. Here you can see the work of the artist known as Fefa, who has depicted a traditional fisherman expressing gratitude for the offerings of the sea.

Then, go up Azángaro and reach the intersection with Huallaga, where black and white are the main colors of the walls. Visual artist Marko Franco, known as Wa, has captured portraits of a famous Puno painter on them as a way to commemorate his artistic output. Now continue the route toward Emancipación and Camaná to enjoy one of the murals commemorating another artist: the singer and performer of "La flor de la canela."
5. The Chalaco neighborhood

If you've already enjoyed the graffiti downtown, then continue your street art tour in Lima to El Callo. To avoid getting lost, a good idea is to use the Uber app to go directly to what is known as "the Chalaco neighborhood." Use the Iglesia Matriz as a guide to know that you've arrived at the starting point of your next urban art tour in Lima.

When you arrive at the so-called "graffiti neighborhood," you won't even need to be told where to look because the murals will immediately jump out at you. From Plaza Matriz, you'll be able to see more than 60 murals by various artists. This display of talent is due to the annual contemporary art festival that allows for the creation of new works in the area.

These routes are filled with walls painted in different styles that will nourish your creative spirit to the fullest. Surreal images, tributes to famous figures, or ideas from the imagination of their creator await you along the way. What are you waiting for? Request a ride through the Uber app, enjoy the view, and dare to interpret what Lima's graffiti masters have wanted to convey with their works.
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