Lima - Aliaga's House

(Local Name: Casa de Aliaga) Aliaga's House, or Casa de Aliaga, is one of the oldest, best preserved, and most historic colonial mansions in Lima. It dates back to the early years of the city. Built on the ruins of an old temple or huaca, the Aliaga's house has been occupied by the Aliaga family since 1535, when the land was given to Jerónimo de Aliaga. It has been handed down through seventeen generations, making it the oldest single family-owned and occupied home in South America. The house is furnished in colonial style with pieces from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Aliaga's House can be visited by guided tour only, through Lima Tours.