Lima
Gastronomic Capital of Latin America
Why Visit Lima
Lima is a metropolis of 11 million inhabitants that combines an impressive pre-Columbian historical legacy with a gastronomic scene that has placed Peru on the world culinary map. The Historic Center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the Cathedral, the Convent of San Francisco with its catacombs, and the Government Palace.
Miraflores and Barranco are Lima's most cosmopolitan districts. Miraflores offers cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Parque Kennedy and the city's best concentration of restaurants. Barranco, the bohemian neighborhood, is where you find art galleries, Lima's nightlife scene and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
Lima's gastronomy is reason enough to visit the city. Central (the world's best restaurant in 2023), Maido (world top 5), Astrid y Gastón and La Mar are just four of the dozens of exceptional gastronomic offerings. The Larco Museum with 5,000 years of pre-Inca history, and MALI (Lima Art Museum) complete the cultural offer of a city that leaves no one indifferent.
What to See and Do in Lima
Hotels in Lima
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Art boutique hotel in bohemian Lima. 19th-century republican mansion overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Premium hotel in Lima's most cosmopolitan district with Pacific Ocean views. Best value for money in Lima.
Luxury hotel facing the Pacific in the heart of Miraflores. Infinity pool, world-class spa and Lima's best ocean views.
Lima's most elegant hotel, part of the Belmond collection. Rooftop pool with Pacific views, Tragaluz restaurant and impeccable service.
Tours in Lima
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Explore the UNESCO Historic Centre, the Miraflores and Barranco districts, and the stunning Larco Museum with 5,000 years of pre-Inca history.
Explore Lima's most iconic neighborhoods at your own pace. Hop on and off at any stop: Miraflores, Barranco, Larcomar, Huaca Pucllana and the UNESCO Historic Centre.
Discover Lima at night: the romantic Barranco district, the Magic Water Circuit with light fountains and the illuminated Miraflores boardwalk.
Restaurants in Lima
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The World's Best Restaurant 2023. Virgilio Martínez takes Peruvian biodiversity to never-before-explored heights.
Nikkei cuisine by Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura. The perfect fusion of Peru and Japan. Top 5 world's best restaurants.
Gastón Acurio revolutionized Peruvian gastronomy. Set in Casa Moreyra (17th c.), the pioneer of new Peruvian cuisine.
The best cevicheria in Lima. Peruvian ceviche at its finest. Facing the Surquillo market.
Experiences in Lima
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Learn to prepare ceviche, lomo saltado and pisco sour with professional chefs. Includes market visit and tasting.
Soar over the Pacific Ocean and Lima's cliffs. The most spectacular adrenaline experience in Peru's capital city.
Lima's unmissable foodie tour. Visit the Surquillo Market with a local chef, taste 15 unique Peruvian ingredients and finish tasting ceviche and pisco.
Rent a bike and cruise 12km of Pacific-front boardwalk: from Chorrillos to Parque del Amor. Lima's most beautiful urban route with ocean views.
Quick facts
When to Go
December to April (Lima summer, guaranteed sunshine). May to November brings garúa (coastal fog). Gastronomy is unmissable year-round.
Getting There
Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) receives flights from around the world. From the airport to the hotel by taxi takes between 30 and 60 minutes depending on traffic.
