Lima
The capital of flavor, by the sea
Trip highlights
- World-famous ceviche & cebicherías
- Miraflores cliffs & Malecón
- Bohemian Barranco
- Grand historic centre
Sun on the Pacific, paragliders over the cliffs of Miraflores, and a food scene that the whole world flies in for. Lima is bright, breezy and absolutely delicious.
Start with ceviche so fresh it practically swims, then wander the bougainvillea-draped balconies of Barranco, the city’s artsy, colourful neighbourhood. Coffee, street art, pisco sours at golden hour — Lima knows how to live well.
The historic centre dazzles with grand plazas and gilded balconies, while the coastal Malecón gives you ocean breezes and the best sunset in the city. Come hungry; leave grinning.
When to go to Peru
The weather month by month on the coast, in the Andes and in the Amazon, plus the festivals.
Get the when-to-go guide →
Entry requirements for Europeans
Passport, days granted, minors, vaccines and customs, checked against official sources.
Get the entry guide →
Peru in 7, 10 or 14 days
Three day-by-day routes, in an order that eases you into the altitude.
Get the itineraries →
Book a Lima tour with us
Our local guides know Lima inside out — the best light, the quiet corners, the tastiest stops. Tell us your dates and we’ll craft the perfect day.
Who’s it for
- Foodies above all
- City lovers & culture seekers
- Stopover & first/last-night travellers
Need to know
- Grey, cool mist (garúa) May–Nov; sunny Dec–Apr
- Safe, walkable Miraflores & Barranco
- Use taxi apps at night
- Arrive with an empty stomach!
Ways to experience Lima
Gastronomic Walk of Lima
Eat your way through the world’s best food city — ceviche, anticuchos, pisco sours and tropical fruit you’ve never heard of.
View this tour →Historic Lima City Tour
Gilded balconies, grand plazas and catacombs — discover the sunny soul of colonial Lima with a storytelling local guide.
View this tour →