Located in the corner of Huánuco and Junín streets, its first building dates back to the 17th century.

At the beginning of the 17th century, a retreat for poor girls called Nuestra Señora del Carmen was founded in the place where the temple now occupies.

In its beginnings the temple had an Isabelline Gothic plan, but after the earthquake of 1687 it was modified to a Latin cross.

This was characterized by its niche chapels and a short transept, as well as pilasters and corbels with railings on the walls to support the transverse arches of the half-barrel vaults with lunettes.

[2] The Virgen del Carmen that is housed inside has received decorations such as Queen and Patroness of Creoleism, Mayor of Lima and custodian of the keys to the city, Medal of Honor from the Congress of Peru: Grand Cross Degree, among others.