World CapitalsWhat is the capital of Peru?
Lima is the capital of Peru, in South America.
Lima was founded in 1535 and was originally called the City of Kings.
Where is Lima?
Lima is located at approximately 12.05° S, 77.05° W. The marker shows its position on the world map.
Which capitals are nearby?
These are the nearest capitals in our capital collection. Distances are approximate straight-line distances between capital coordinates, rather than travel routes.
- Quito, Ecuador 1,325 km
- Sucre, Bolivia 1,483 km
- Bogotá, Colombia 1,880 km
- Panama City, Panama 2,353 km
- Santiago, Chile 2,467 km