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Illustrative view of Lima

SOUTH AMERICA✳PERU

Lima.

Clifftop Pacific views, historic streets and a celebrated food scene.

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EXPLORELIO · ILLUSTRATIVE VIEW
01 / PLACELima
02 / REGIONSouth America
03 / THE FEELFood & Pacific coast
04 / IN THIS GUIDEHighlights & a flexible route
01 / GET TO KNOW THE PLACE

Find your
Lima.

Clifftop Pacific views, historic streets and a celebrated food scene.

Lima is worth more than a transfer on the way elsewhere in Peru. Explore a few distinct districts, pair the historic center with coastal time, and make room for the food that interests you.

Use the ideas below as a starting point and shape the days around your interests and travel dates.

Start with the highlights
02 / SEE & DO

The places that
stay with you.

Three starting points for a first visit to Lima.

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Miraflores cliffs

Coastal paths look over the Pacific and connect public spaces.

Lima · a flexible first visit
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Barranco

Art, older houses and cafés suit a slow afternoon.

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Historic Center

Colonial-era architecture and civic squares add another layer.

Lima · a flexible first visit
03 / A SIMPLE ROUTE

Two days,
your way.

A relaxed starting route through Lima. Check distances and current access before you set the order.

AN IDEA TO MAKE YOUR OWN, NOT A FIXED SCHEDULE.
DAY 01FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Find the rhythm.

  1. MorningStart with Miraflores cliffs; give yourself time to look around.
  2. AfternoonMove on to Barranco if the journey fits comfortably.
  3. EveningTry Ceviche and leave room for an unplanned walk.
DAY 02GO A LITTLE DEEPER

Make it yours.

  1. MorningExplore Historic Center at a pace that suits the day.
  2. AfternoonChoose another neighborhood or return to the part of Lima that caught your attention.
  3. EveningLook for Lomo saltado or another local food experience.
04 / PICK YOUR MOMENT

When to go.

Choose dates around the kind of days you want to have.

☼WEATHER & LIGHT

Match the season.

The coast is warmer and sunnier in southern summer; winter can be cool and overcast, so plan views accordingly.

✳YOUR DATES

Keep room to adjust.

Allow for traffic between districts and check seasonal coastal weather and museum hours.

05 / TASTE THE PLACE

Make room
for one more.

Food is another way into Lima. These are a few local flavors to look for; menus and availability vary.

01

Ceviche

Fish cured in citrus, usually served fresh.

02

Lomo saltado

A beef stir-fry combining Peruvian and Chinese influences.

03

Anticuchos

Grilled skewers served with local sauces.

06 / BEFORE YOU GO

Now make it yours.

Allow for traffic between districts and check seasonal coastal weather and museum hours. Use the route above as a guide, then check current opening hours, transport and conditions for your dates.

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GOOD TO KNOW

A few last
questions.

Where should I start in Lima? ＋

Miraflores cliffs is one possible first stop. Pair it with Barranco if the journey works for your day.

Is two days enough for a first visit? ＋

Two days can give you an introduction, but the route above is deliberately flexible. Add time if you want to slow down or explore beyond these starting points.

What should I check before booking? ＋

Allow for traffic between districts and check seasonal coastal weather and museum hours. Check final prices and availability with each provider.

PLAN YOUR TRIP

Make Lima happen.

Find experiences, choose a place to stay and compare flights. Check current details with each provider before you book.

THINGS TO DO
01 / EXPLORE

Discover Lima.

Three ways to start exploring. Open an idea to see current activities and availability.

01 / LimaExplore the highlightsFind activities and sights for your visit.Explore activities 02 / LimaGo with a local guideBrowse guided tours and small group experiences.Explore activities 03 / LimaTickets and experiencesSee available tickets and things to do.Explore activities
STAYS
02 / STAY

Find your place to stay.

Explore accommodation near Lima, then choose dates and check availability on Booking.com.

Explore stays in Lima

Compare places that fit your dates and budget.

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FLIGHTS
03 / GET THERE

Find a route that works.

Choose your departure point and dates, then compare flights on Expedia. You can edit the destination if another airport works better.

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