Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Lima

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Popular places to visit

Lima featuring a sunset and a pond as well as a large group of people

Larcomar Shopping Center

4/5(13 reviews)

Spend the day at this award-winning shopping center with an innovative design on the edge of a cliff that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.

Larcomar Shopping Center
Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waikiki Beach during your travels in Lima? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Waikiki Beach
Plaza Mayor featuring flowers and a park

Plaza de Armas de Lima

4/5(21 reviews)

Visit the birthplace of Lima. It has an antique fountain at its center surrounded by a majestic cathedral, a palace and colonial buildings.

Plaza de Armas de Lima
Lima

Costa Verde

4/5(6 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Costa Verde might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lima. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Costa Verde
Miraflores Central Park

Miraflores Central Park

4.5/5(19 reviews)

After visiting Miraflores Central Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lima. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Miraflores Central Park
Plaza San Martin showing street scenes

Plaza San Martin

4/5(10 reviews)

Visit one of the most important parts of the city with a poignant statue of Peru’s liberator surrounded by elegant buildings.

Plaza San Martin

Things to do

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

£48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina
Huacachina Oasis, Ica

Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

£51
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin

Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin

£30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin
Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks

Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks

£44
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Lima's Vibrant Heritage: Exploring the City's Landmarks
From Lima: The magic water circuit

From Lima: The magic water circuit

£25
per adult
From Lima: The magic water circuit
Pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac in Lima

Barranco and Temple of Pachacamac Half Day Tour

£43
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Barranco and Temple of Pachacamac Half Day Tour
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Top hotels in Santa Cruz

Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu
Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu
3 out of 5
CALLE MENDIBURU 1075, MIRAFLORES, Lima, Lima
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
"Excellent service!! The hotel was very clean, they had good breakfast, and the employees were very nice."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

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Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu
HOTEL SOUL MATE INN
HOTEL SOUL MATE INN
3 out of 5
350 Toribio Pacheco, Lima, Provincia de Lima
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach and Miraflores Central Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
"I came very early in the morning-after arriving in Lima. The receptionist was very responsive in my communication with them via WhatsApp and I found the breakfast a fresh papaya juice was stellar. It’s in a beautiful location near the beach - Miraflores-I definitely recommend!!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

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Sheraton Lima Historic Center
Sheraton Lima Historic Center
4 out of 5
Paseo De La Republica 170, Lima, Lima
The price is £61 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£61
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (679 reviews)
"Check in was fast and uncomplicated. Asked about late checkout and was given a couple of extra hours which was appreciated."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Sheraton Lima Historic Center
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
4 out of 5
Av Elmer Faucett S N, Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez, Callao, Lima
The price is £98 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
£98
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,990 reviews)
"I stayed a night coming into Lima. The shuttle arrived quickly and staff was friendly and accommodating. I was late for the buffet breakfast but they made some fresh scrambled eggs and brought them to my table."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso Ugarte 117, Miraflores, Lima
The price is £95 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£95
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (541 reviews)
"Definitely the nicest holiday inn I have ever stayed at. Great service and the room was really nice too. Great area also."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
Av. Tomas Valle s/n, Esq. Av. Faucett, Centro Aereo Comercial - Callao, Callao, Callao
The price is £110 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£110
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,567 reviews)
"This hotel was very nice, new, and clean. The airport shuttle to and from the new airport was really helpful."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Lima Airport by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Santa Cruz

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Chacarilla-Santa Cruz

If you're spending some time in Chacarilla-Santa Cruz, Avenue Los Conquistadores and Museo Enrico Poli Bianchi are top sights worth seeing.

Chacarilla-Santa Cruz
Miraflores featuring a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

Miraflores

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

Travellers to Miraflores praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Huaca Pucllana Ruins and Indian Market.

Miraflores
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Petit Jean Ocharán

While there might not be top attractions in Petit Jean Ocharán, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Larco Avenue and Makaha Beach.

Petit Jean Ocharán
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San Isidro

4/5(15 area reviews)

San Isidro is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lima Golf Club and Costa Verde Beach while in the area.

San Isidro
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Leuro

While visiting Leuro, you might make a stop by sights like Larco Avenue and Balboa Strip Mall.

Leuro
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San Isidro Centro Financiero

San Isidro Centro Financiero is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Camino Real Mall and Avenue Los Conquistadores while in the area.

San Isidro Centro Financiero

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