Casa de Correos y Telegrafos in Lima

Historical Building in Lima, Casa de Correos y Telegrafos

City Center

Building

Casa de Correos y Telegrafos
(Central Post Office Building)

The Central Post Office was opened in 1897. At the beginning of the 20th century the authorities of Lima tried to remodel the city based on the model of Paris. Therefore it’s not surprising to find the Central Post Office in this typical European style. No doubt, you can send your postcards or parcel from here or just buy a stamp, but even if you don’t need to, you should visit the ‘Casa de Correos y Telegrafos’ and admire the architectural beauty of this building...

Historical Building - Central Post Office Building

Jr. Conde de Superunda 170 , City Center, Lima

Tue to Sun 09.00 am to 05.00 pm

Entry fee: Free

The building that houses today the Postal and Philatelic Museum fulfilled since its foundation in 1897 an imported part in the evolution of communications in Peru. Originally this was the central post station responsible for all national and international correspondence. When technology developed and the telegraph was introduced to Peru it became the main relay station for all transmissions. In the beginning of the 20th century the first telephone switchboard in Peru was installed. The beautiful building (one of the oldest post offices in Latin-America) is the perfect scenario for the Postal and Philatelic Museum. Don't miss the rear of the building; the entrance is via the Pasaje Piura. A unique arcade with lots of small shops is waiting for you there.

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