Coastal, cultural, culinary — Lima holds up beyond the layover.
Lima has earned a reputation as one of the world's great food cities, and a few days here is worth structuring around the food scene as much as the architecture and museums.
What's Inside
- A 3-day Lima route across Miraflores, Barranco, and the historic center
- Where to stay: Miraflores or Barranco
- Ceviche: which restaurants, which markets, which time of day
- Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine: the must-trys
- Larco Museum and the historic center: worth a half-day
- Day trips: Pachacamac, Paracas (longer), and the coastal stretch
Ideal For
Travelers extending a Peru trip beyond Machu Picchu.
Trip Details
Best season: December–April
Recommended trip length: 2–4 days
Guide length: 30 pages
Delivered as a printable PDF immediately after purchase.
Lima Destination Guide
SKU: HITW-DG-PE-LIMA
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- A 3-day Lima route across Miraflores, Barranco, and the historic center
- Where to stay: Miraflores or Barranco
- Ceviche: which restaurants, which markets, which time of day
- Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine: the must-trys
- Larco Museum and the historic center: worth a half-day
- Day trips: Pachacamac, Paracas (longer), and the coastal stretch