Title: Santa Cruz Travel Guide: Best of Santa Cruz, Lima Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-Hotels.d553248635976399557.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Lima](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Lima.d178277.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Lima](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lima.d178277.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Santa Cruz Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Cruz.d553248635976399557.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Cruz Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz.d553248635976399557.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Cruz Travel Guide ## Lima ![Beautiful church, stained glass windows should be stunning. But was closed when I came past. Strange 4 a Sunday... 😎](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976399557/a0b3338b-ddeb-4540-ad77-2e0d1b14ba0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful church, stained glass windows should be stunning. But was closed when I came past. Strange 4 a Sunday... 😎](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976399557/a0b3338b-ddeb-4540-ad77-2e0d1b14ba0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Hands down the best ceviche in Lima. Delicious food, super friendly staff and amazing vibes. #trovember](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976399557/24e6e3b8-38fb-4c36-b51e-ed3756aabc86.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![La Mar is also god option #TroverFoodies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976399557/83719b8a-28c2-4830-998a-c85af1bdd649.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Amazing seafood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976399557/71692fde-992e-49b1-afff-a27f8839c13c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Santa Cruz Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Lima travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima.dx178277) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Plaza Mayor featuring flowers and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6115218/67eb42ed-673e-4520-9977-2b19534eccbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plaza-De-Armas-De-Lima-Lima-Historic-Center.d6115218.Attraction) ![This is a cool shopping mall built into a cliff in miraflores, an upscale district of lima peru.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053555/25d5f279-0e83-4d73-b9a4-b07cf4d069fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Larcomar-Shopping-Center-Miraflores.d6126973.Attraction) ![Playa Waikiki in Lima, Peru, and pier restaurant - long exposure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6256775/a6ad058a-0c86-4618-9fb8-6a0abe53a2be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waikiki-Beach-Lima.d6256775.Attraction) ![The view of the coast and pier at Miraflores in Lima, Peru. There is a very nice paved walkway along the main avenue that has views over looking the coast and beaches for miles. The walkways pass through some well maintained parks and the popular Larcomar shopping mall. It is also common to see paragliders soaring above the cliffs in this area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053555/8e1560ef-f5d9-4794-83c9-61cef67cb6a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Costa-Verde-Lima.d553248621532465384.Attraction) ![Colored flowers in Kennedy Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126041/4304c416-7a62-4abe-a2d1-0f657a65a472.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### John F. Kennedy Park 4/5(16 reviews) After visiting John F. Kennedy Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lima. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kennedy-Park-Miraflores.d6126041.Attraction) ![San Isidro district bicentennial park in the city of Lima, Expressway Costa Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272110/1698bcf4-901c-4b49-b6b9-8955b83f92ba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miraflores-Central-Park-Miraflores.d6272110.Attraction) ### Things to do ![From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48062656/6894187c-17ce-4f72-808f-2b9adf601b94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina £48 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-lima-day-trip-to-paracas.a48062656.activity-details) ![Beautiful Huacachina Oasis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45997844/18916eb3-d804-4c0f-934f-8842bfbf84aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Tour From Lima: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis £44 per adult **98%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-from-lima-paracas-and-huacachina-oasis.a45997844.activity-details) ![Picnic in the desert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46326332/333b9bdd-2fbb-4fe8-a78b-caec0ff9f506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Paracas and Huacachina Sunset Picnic Tour £96 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/paracas-and-huacachina-sunset-picnic-tour.a46326332.activity-details) ![From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48170913/ad59d257-4e8e-42f5-83b3-fb4ade96568d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Lima: Paracas, Ica, and Huacachina Day Tour £42 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-lima-paracas.a48170913.activity-details) ![Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1277271/db3f0377-7e6e-4223-8414-7197b5adba31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Peruvian Cooking Class, Local Market Tour & Exotic Fruit Tasting £49 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/peruvian-cooking-class.a1277271.activity-details) ![Full day Paracas - Huacachina from Lima](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46764036/19866e05-d94b-41ee-a987-bb365db32c0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full day Paracas - Huacachina from Lima £45 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-paracas-huacachina-from-lima.a46764036.activity-details) [See all activities in Lima](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Lima.d178277.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Santa Cruz ![Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22280000/22271000/22270928/91cc9162_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tierra Viva Miraflores Mendiburu CALLE MENDIBURU 1075 Lima Lima Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (506 reviews) The hotel in an ideal location. The staff are all very polite and helpful! The room was spotless and the bed and linens were very comfortable The breakfast was excellent! Highly recommended! Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=22270928&PinnedHotelID=22270928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976399557) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=22270928&PinnedHotelID=22270928&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976399557) ![HOTEL SOUL MATE INN ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112770000/112765800/112765722/ba296cb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### HOTEL SOUL MATE INN 350 Toribio Pacheco Lima Provincia de Lima £32 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Waikiki Beach and Larcomar Shopping Center are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (41 reviews) Great staff , great location 2 blocks from the green belt , lots of restaurants, walking paths etc Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=112765722&PinnedHotelID=112765722&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976399557) ![Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1720000/1710900/1710894/f52dab05_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport Av Elmer Faucett S N Callao Lima £78 23 Feb - 24 Feb Stay at this spa hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (3,239 reviews) Very professional and safe Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=1710894&PinnedHotelID=1710894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976399557) ![Hotel Estelar Miraflores](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/420000/412700/412675/77e7c17a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Estelar Miraflores Avenida Benavides 415 Lima LIMA £78 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews) Great hotel. Nice room and great staff. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=412675&PinnedHotelID=412675&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976399557) ![Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113460000/113452500/113452420/55d6df86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wyndham Grand Costa Del Sol Lima Airport Av Morales Duarez S/N Callao Callao Region £164 10 Feb - 11 Feb Stay at this luxury hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Plaza San Miguel Mall and Plaza Norte Peru are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews) Great hotel at the Lima airport rooms are quality clean, and super quiet could not hear any airport or airplane noise. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=113452420&PinnedHotelID=113452420&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976399557) ![Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38210000/38209400/38209373/d540a2bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG Calle Alfonso Ugarte 117, Miraflores Lima £72 27 Feb - 28 Feb Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (845 reviews) Great rooms and nice stuff very friendly Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=38209373&PinnedHotelID=38209373&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976399557) [See all 2,879 properties in Santa Cruz](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976399557) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Chacarilla-Santa-Cruz.dx553248635976397410) ![Miraflores featuring a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053555/0fee165e-b67d-4154-9be1-a78f84b557af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Miraflores.dx6053555) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Petit-Jean-Ocharan.dx553248635976397063) ![LIMA, PERU: Aerial view of Miraflores town, cliff and the Costa Verde high way](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053556/d520a566-fe65-4666-a6ce-16f45c81b07e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### San Isidro 4/5(15 area reviews) San Isidro is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Camino Real Mall and Lima Golf Club while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-San-Isidro.dx6053556) ![central #TroverFoodies](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6053555/a7e72bcb-4df4-488f-b0a6-3da903b041df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Leuro While visiting Leuro, you might make a stop by sights like Larco Avenue and Balboa Strip Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Leuro.dx553248635976400781) ![Down there are the most delicious seafood in Lima: La Rosa Nautica ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126973/a6433b35-e28c-4011-b1c9-d3a5e3cce224.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Armendáriz If you're spending some time in Armendáriz, Larcomar Shopping Center and Larco Avenue are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lima-Armendariz.dx553248635976394609) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Santa Cruz Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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