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Fuente de la Fantasia

WXH8+CFW, Lima 15046, Peru

About & Overview

## Fuente de la Fantasía (Circuito Mágico del Agua), Lima — what it is and how to visit Fuente de la Fantasía is the signature show fountain inside Parque de la Reserva’s Circuito Mágico del Agua in Lima.

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Fuente de la Fantasia

Visitor Guide & Information

## Fuente de la Fantasía (Circuito Mágico del Agua), Lima — what it is and how to visit

Fuente de la Fantasía is the signature show fountain inside Parque de la Reserva’s Circuito Mágico del Agua in Lima. It’s built for a choreographed evening spectacle: water jets synchronized to music, lighting, and a projection show that uses the water as a screen. Mágico del Agua

### Quick facts (from your dataset + official/credible sources)
– Name: Fuente de la Fantasía
– Location marker (Plus Code): WXH8+CFW, Lima 15046, Peru
– Coordinates (given): -12.0713762, -77.0337912 (your dataset)
– Listed rating (given): 4.4 — ratings can change frequently, so treat this as time-sensitive.
– What makes it notable: a regularly scheduled laser/picture show on a water screen, with jets synchronized to music.
– Size: commonly described as 120 meters long (also stated as 390 feet / 120 m). Mágico del Agua

> Factual boundary note: I’m only stating items that are directly supported by the sources above or by your provided location dataset.

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## Why this fountain is different from “pretty lights + water”
Within the Circuito Mágico del Agua, multiple fountains are illuminated at night, but Fuente de la Fantasía is specifically designed as a performance stage: its length and layout make it suitable for large-scale projections and synchronized choreography. The official Circuito Mágico del Agua site describes it as a show fountain with hydraulic choreography that synchronizes water movement, color, and music, plus laser lighting and projected imagery highlighting Peru’s culture. Mágico del Agua

That “projection on water” detail matters for planning: you’ll get the most out of it when the show is running (typically evenings), not just during daytime hours.

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## Where it sits inside Lima’s Parque de la Reserva
Fuente de la Fantasía is part of the Magic Water Tour / Circuito Mágico del Agua located in Parque de la Reserva. The park’s fountain complex is widely cited as having 13 distinct fountains, many interactive, and has been described as holding a world record for the largest fountain complex.

If you’re building an itinerary, the practical implication is simple: you’re not visiting a standalone fountain—you’re entering a larger circuit and moving between multiple installations.

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## Visiting times and what may be outdated
### Commonly listed hours (verify before you go)
Several travel platforms list operating hours for Fuente de la Fantasía / the circuit in the general range of afternoon to late evening (for example, “open today at 3:00 PM–10:00 PM/10:30 PM” appears on major travel listings). This is highly likely to change due to seasonality, maintenance, city events, or holidays—so treat it as directional, not definitive.

### Showtimes (older sources)
Some older travel guides mention multiple nightly showtimes for the Fantasía show (e.g., three showings in an evening). Because that information is dated and schedules often change, I’m flagging it as potentially outdated and not presenting it as current. to Peru

### Best practice for accuracy
For the most reliable schedule and any closures, use the official Circuito Mágico del Agua pages (the same site that publishes the fountain description). Mágico del Agua

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## What you’ll actually see during the Fantasía show
Based on the official description and established travel references, the show combines:
– Synchronized jets (timed to music)
– Color-changing illumination
– Laser lighting elements
– Projected images/video presented on a “screen” formed by the water

If you’re photographing it, that last point is the key: you’re shooting a moving, bright surface with mist and spray—great for dramatic frames, but it can also confuse autofocus and overexpose highlights.

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## How to plan your visit around comfort, crowds, and inclusivity
I don’t have a verified, source-backed accessibility statement for this specific fountain (ramps, surface conditions, wheelchair viewing zones, etc.), so I won’t guess. What I can say factually is that the complex includes multiple fountains and walk-through/interactive elements in the broader circuit. If accessibility or sensory comfort is important for your group, checking the official site or contacting the venue directly is the most reliable approach.

Practical considerations that apply to this type of show setup:
– Mist/spray is part of the experience (projection + jets).
– Sound + lighting effects can be intense for some visitors; plan accordingly if anyone in your party is sensitive to loud audio or strobing light. (This is a general caution for laser/music fountain shows; not a claim about a specific intensity level here.)

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