Travel Guide to Lima, Peru
Plaza de Armas Square in Lima, Peru
Peru is a Third World country with many areas over-ridden with poverty and crime yet Lima – its capital city – has First World ammenities and an array of upscale things to see and do. A two or three night stay is needed to experience at least a smidgen of what it has to offer.
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The city population is close to 9 million and contains approximately a third of the Peruvian population. Obviously where a majority of the jobs are, Lima is also where much of the fun is.
The district of Miraflores is the most popular traveler´s hang-out with high-end restaurants, nightclubs and an abundance of low-cost hostals. Definitely upscale yet also traditional. It contains within its boundaries the 1500 year old pre-Inca ruins Huaca Pucllana. There is a sit-down restaurant located at the site.
You can take a one-hour tour of Miraflores in a double-decker bus that includes a visit to another archeological wonder nearby – the Pachacamac ruins.
Additional places to see & things to do in Lima include:
- Take a half-day excursion visiting the Presidential Palace (House of Pizarro) in the center of Lima at Plaza Mayor
- Visit a Pisco factory (or any restaurant in Lima) to give the national drink – Pisco Sour – a try. The drink is a mix of pisco (grape brandy), lemon juice, white sugar, a little egg white plus a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Go golfing, live (and spend) like the rich do at Golf Los Incas Hotel & Spa
- Ask where the nearest tour company is located and take your pick from a variety of excursions both within Lima and nearby. Guide to Tour Companys in Lima.
- Go surfing at any number of spots near Miraflores or within a half-hour from downtown Lima
- Party & dance at a disco or club – Bars & Clubs in Lima
- Head to Parque Kennedy in the afternoon and visit the local crafts market held daily around 5 p.m.
- Visit Larco Mar shopping mall with many restaurants, cinemas and views over the Pacific.
The Government Palace of Peru (House of Pizarro) in Lima
Winters (June – August) in Lima can be foggy & grey with overcast skies and intermittent rain. Summer (December – February) and Spring (September – November) are more popular times to visit as the sun is usually shining and if it gets too hot you can always spend a day at one of the many beaches: Beaches & Resorts in Lima.
Expensive
- Name: Sonesta Posadas Miraflores Lima
Area: Near Parque Kennedy and Larcomar
Address: Alcanfores 329 Lima
Website:None. Read a review. - Name: Hotel Suites Del Bosque
Area: San Isidro
Address: Av. Paz soldan 165
Website: None. Read a review.
Midrange
- Name: Hotel Hostal Porta
Area: Miraflores
Address: Porta 686
Website: www.hostalporta.com - Name: El Ducado Hotel
Area: Miraflores
Address: Juan Fanning 337
Website: http://www.ducado.pe/
Cheap
- Name: Flying Dog
Area: Miraflores
Address: Calle Lima 457
Website: http://flyingdogperu.com/ - Name: Youth Hostel Malka
Area: San Isidro
Address:Los Lirios 165
Website: http://www.youthhostelperu.com/
Expensive
- Name: La Gloria (Mediterranean)
Area: Miraflores
Address: Atahualpa 201
Website: http://www.lagloriarestaurant.com/ - Name: Astrid y Gaston (Peruvian cuisine)
Area: Miraflores
Address: Cantuarias 175
Website None. Read a review.
Midrange
- Name:Wa Lok (Chinese)
Area: Barrio Chino
Address: Jr. Paruro 864
Website: None. Read a review - Name: El Señorío de Sulco (Peruvian)
Area: Miraflores
Address: Malecón Cisneros 1470
Website: http://www.senoriodesulco.com/
Cheap
- Name: Pasquale Sanguchería (fast-food chain)
Area: Miraflores
Address: Av. Comandante Espinar 651
Website: None. Read a review. - Name: Antica (Pizzeria)
Area: San Isidro
Address: Av 2 de Mayo 732
Website: None. Read a review.
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