After spending a week in Lima, where Nicola was mainly working, we were looking for somewhere to have a family-friendly night out, and I found an attraction about 20 minutes away from us by car. We heard some amazing things about this place and how it was an exciting night of entertainment, so we decided to give it a go. This is how we got on while visiting the Magic Water Circuit in Lima, Peru.
Visiting the Magic Water Circuit in Lima, Peru.
Location: Jirón Madre de Dios S/N, Lima 15046, Peru
Opening Hours: The park is open every day from 3-10 pm. Check the opening times on Magic Water Circuit Website. I’m not sure why you would go at 3pm, I would recommend going at darkness just before shows start.
Entrance Fee: The admission price in May 2024 was 4 Soles for over 5’s and FREE for under 5’s. (They require ID for under 5’s.). You can check the fee on the Magic Water Circuit Website. You don’t need to book tickets in advance.
Getting there: We were staying a bit further away and used Uber it only cost about 15 Soles. There is a nearby bus stop, but buses can be very busy at rush hour. The park is walkable from a lot of hotels in the area. I would recommend Uber for safety over the other options.
How we got on visiting the Magic Water Circuit in Lima
Outside
Our Uber dropped us off at the main gate for entry into the Magic Water Circuit.
However, before entering, we had a quick look at the bars and restaurants that run along the side of the park. The bars were busy with people watching football; I’m not sure how busy they would normally be. The prices were similar to those in other parts of Lima City and maybe slightly cheaper for some things.
Entry
Time was ticking on, so we doubled back and made our way to the ticket desks to pay in. This was all very simple: we paid our 12 Soles and entered the park. There was a family in front of us having a disagreement with the staff. They were saying their child was under 5 and should be free, but the staff were wanting to see proof.
After paying in, we were greeted by a staff member who told us the time of the main show and gave us a map with the locations of each fountain and information about them. We then headed to see the first of twelve fountains in the park. (We didn’t see them all, as a few on the other side of the road were switched off.)
Fountains
The first fountain that we saw was the Magic Fountain. It is illuminated in white light and has a spout that shoots water 80 metres high.
Just over from the Magic Fountain, we saw crowds gathering and realised this was for getting a good spot to watch the Fantasy Fountain display. The show started in 20 minutes, but Megan was not willing to go for a walk as she was afraid of missing the show, so we joined the crowds and watched the pre-show display as the 120-metre-long fountain sprayed water high into the air, changing colour and shape.
The display started, and it was absolutely amazing. Lasers and lights projected images of Peruvian culture onto the water jets, and with accompanying music, we were told the story of Peru..
The show is on three times during the night; we only watched it once, but it was amazing, and I would have gone back to watch it again, but we got distracted by the rest of the fountains.
We spent the next 90 minutes or so walking around the fountains and reading the signs, which gave us information about them.
Megan had an absolute ball and didn’t want to leave, but sadly, time was getting on and we had to make our way back to our AirBnB. Her favourite fountain was the tunnel of surprises; she loved trying to dodge the water shots and get photos at the same time. This fountain was very popular and had a queueing system.
Fun for little ones.
Throughout the park, there were fun activities for the little ones. Sadly, I forgot to look at how much these cost.
Food/Drink
There are kiosks dotted throughout the park selling food and drinks (no alcohol). We didn’t buy anything, but the kiosks were busy enough. If looking for a sit-down meal, it would probably be best to eat before you come or in places outside.
Would we recommend visiting the magic water circuit in Lima, Peru?
Yes, we had an amazing time visiting the Magic Water Circuit in Lima, Peru. We went there not knowing what to expect, but it was somewhere we all enjoyed and didn’t want to leave. The fountains are just amazing to look at and well worth visiting with your family, friends, partner, or even on your own.
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