Lima Peña: Music, Dance & Feast
A night at a Lima peña — live criollo and Afro-Peruvian music, a dazzling folklore dance show, a hearty creole feast and dancing till you can’t sit still.
Your journey, stop by stop
A day to remember
Off to Barranco
Pickup and a short ride to a classic peña in bohemian Barranco.
Creole dinner
Tuck into Lima favourites — ají de gallina, lomo saltado, picarones.
The show begins
A live criollo trio and Afro-Peruvian rhythms fill the room.
Folklore dance
Marinera, festejo and coastal dances in dazzling costume.
Everyone dances
The floor opens up and the whole peña joins the party.
Who’s it for
- Music & dance lovers
- Social butterflies & night owls
- Couples and groups after a fun night
Need to know
- Late night — the show runs till ~23:30
- Smart-casual dress
- Veggie options on request
- Lively later; family-friendly early on
When to go to Peru
The weather month by month on the coast, in the Andes and in the Amazon, plus the festivals.
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Entry requirements for Europeans
Passport, days granted, minors, vaccines and customs, checked against official sources.
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Peru in 7, 10 or 14 days
Three day-by-day routes, in an order that eases you into the altitude.
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