| Lima Challenger | |
|---|---|
 2024 Lima Challenger | |
| ATP Challenger Tour | |
| Location | Lima, Peru |
| Venue | Club Tennis Las Terrazas de Miraflores |
| Category | ATP Challenger Tour |
| Surface | Clay (red) |
| Draw | 32S/22Q/16D |
| Prize money | $50,000+H |
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