Miraflores, Peru
Parque Kennedy Cats
Lima’s famous “Cat Park” in Miraflores — a central plaza where a large community of cats lives among cafés, benches, and local carers.
Before you go
- Daytime is best for spotting cats; evenings are busier with people and events.
- If you want to help, look up current local volunteer / adoption groups rather than feeding on your own.
About Parque Kennedy Cats
Parque Kennedy (together with the adjoining Parque Central) sits in the heart of Miraflores, Lima, and is widely known as the Cat Park. A large colony of community cats lives among the trees and benches, cared for by local volunteers who feed, sterilise, and arrange adoptions. The park is easy to visit any day — cats are often visible in daytime — but it is a neighbourhood public space, not a petting zoo. Donate or follow local rescue groups if you want to help. Enjoy the atmosphere, take photos respectfully, and leave the carers’ work undisturbed.
How to get to Parque Kennedy Cats
Parque Kennedy is in Miraflores, one of Lima’s most walkable tourist districts. From many Miraflores hotels it is a short stroll; taxis and ride-hail apps are common from elsewhere in the city. Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) connects to Miraflores by official airport taxi or transfer (allow traffic time).
The park area is open as a public plaza. Daytime visits make cats easier to spot. Surrounding streets have cafés and shops — a natural place to pause after or before coastal walks (Malecón) in Miraflores.
- Arrive in Miraflores (walk from a local hotel, or taxi / ride-hail from elsewhere in Lima).
- Head to Parque Kennedy / Parque Central near Av. Larco and Av. Diagonal.
- Walk the park slowly in daytime — cats often rest on benches, in shade, or near volunteer feeding areas.
- Keep distance, skip DIY feeding, and follow any guidance from local carers.
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