Lima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Lima Travel Guide Video

Spanish colonial houses, exquisite food, musicians in traditional dress, oceanfront entertainment and fine museums make the Peruvian capital a feast for the senses. 

Enjoy a culinary andcultural experience in bustling Lima, where the desert meets the coast, whereancient history mixes with 21st-century entertainment and where Peru’s poorhope to get rich.

The settlement along theRímac River was once inhabited by Incas and earlier civilizations. After theSpanish founded Lima in 1535, they ruled for over 300 years. Today, nearly athird of Peru’s 30 million residents live in the capital. From the slums on theCerros (hills) and the colorful colonial mansions, to the Catholic churcheswith Moorish roofs and Chinatown’s red gate, Lima’s urban sprawl isdiverse.

Explore Lima’s colonialpast in the central Plaza de Armas. A grand palace with marching guards, anornate cathedral and a 17th-century fountain define this historic square. Siton a bench and people-watch or browse nearby souvenir shops for brightlycolored souvenirs. Tour the Convento y Museo de San Francisco and its16th-century catacombs. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage or set out on foot andfollow the shopping avenues to the monument-rich Plaza San Martin.

Take a metered taxi to theMuseo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera in the Pueblo Libre district to seepre-Columbian art, including Moche ceramics from over 2,200 years ago. Foroceanfront entertainment, head south to Lima’s fashionable neighborhoodsMiraflores and Barranco. Try Peru’s staple seafood dish ceviche or thealcoholic drink pisco sour.

In summer, ocean breezesprovide a welcome reprieve from Lima’s desert air and smog. Winter days aremild, but often overcast. Because most Peruvians are poor and Lima attracts thewealthy, crime is an issue. Use the lockers and taxi service of your hotel andstick to the tourist areas.

Lima’s Jorge ChavezInternational Airport has connections to major global destinations. With dailyplanes and buses leaving from Lima for the surfing beaches of the PacificOcean, the lush Amazon jungle and the snow-capped Andes mountains, thisfascinating city is just the start of your Peru adventure.

Where to stay in Lima

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 Larco Avenue.

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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
Barranco showing street scenes as well as a large group of people

Barranco

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Barranco is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bridge of Sighs and Barranco Viewpoint while you're in town.

Barranco
Plaza Mayor featuring flowers and a park

Lima Historic Center

Unique features of Lima Historic Center include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Church and Convent of San Francisco or Government Palace while you're exploring the area.

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San Miguel

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in San Miguel. You might want to make time for a stop at Plaza San Miguel Mall or Leyendas Park.

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San Borja

4/5(1 area review)

San Borja is a destination travellers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at San Borja South Station or La Cultura Station to explore sights like Museum of the Nation.

San Borja
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 £99 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£99
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (3,049 reviews)
"It’s not my first time. Always choose this hotel for my first night in Lima. Always comfortable, Cousy and with a great breakfast hotel."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Sheraton Lima Historic Center

Sheraton Lima Historic Center

4 out of 5
Paseo De La Republica 170, Lima, Lima
The price is £65 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£65
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (717 reviews)
"First time we have stayed in a name brand hotel and it was awesome!!!! Staff were VERY accommodating and even asked your name. Close to transportation and a great mall next door."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Sheraton Lima Historic Center
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima City

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima City

4 out of 5
Av. Salaverry 3060 - Magdalena del Mar, Lima, Lima
The price is £53 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£53
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Comp upgrade was very welcome!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Estelar Apartamentos Bellavista

Estelar Apartamentos Bellavista

3.5 out of 5
Bellavista 216, Miraflores, Lima, Lima
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (597 reviews)
Excellent except for the Wi-fi
"Excellent location, helpful staff. Confortable room. Nice breakfast buffet. But terrible internet!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Estelar Apartamentos Bellavista
Petit Palace Apart Hotel Suites

Petit Palace Apart Hotel Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Independencia 279, Miraflores, Lima 18, Lima, Lima
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (436 reviews)
"Buen hotel y buena ubicación. Lo malo es que la cocina no tiene hornilla ni fuego para poder calentar o hacerte algo"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Petit Palace Apart Hotel Suites
Apart Hotel El Doral

Apart Hotel El Doral

3 out of 5
Avenida Jose Pardo 486, Miraflores, Lima
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Lima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
Great location in Miraflores, great value
"A lovely little hotel right on a main street in Miraflores, just a 10minute walk to Kennedy Park, with lots of cafes and shopping in the area. Breakfast on 5th floor terrace was nice at an additional 20 soles per day. My room on the 2nd floor was right above the street, lots of traffic noise during ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Apart Hotel El Doral
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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