📍 Peru
Lima
Peru's culinary capital by the sea
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Augusto
I am a Peruvian officially licensed tour guide with over 20 years of experience in the tourism industry. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the …
About Lima
Francisco Pizarro founded Lima in 1535, and for nearly three centuries it served as the capital of the Spanish viceroyalty of Peru. Its colonial core, with the Plaza Mayor, cathedral and baroque convents, survives beside pre-Inca temple mounds that still stand in modern neighbourhoods. Today Lima is a clifftop Pacific metropolis famed for some of Latin America's finest restaurants.
A practical first trip balances the must-sees with one unscheduled half-day.
Places worth building around
Your first short list in Lima.
Lima's colonial main square, ringed by the cathedral and government palace.
Grand cathedral holding Pizarro's reputed tomb.
Baroque convent famed for its bone-lined catacombs.
Adobe pyramid from about 500 AD, in the heart of Miraflores.
Clifftop park above the Pacific with mosaic benches and ocean views.
Colonial mansion owned by one family since the 1530s.
Where to stay in Lima
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Quick answers for Lima
How long should a first visit be?
Plan 2–3 nights for the highlights without rushing. Add a night or two for a nearby day trip or a slower pace.
When is the best time to go?
Lima is at its best in Dec–Apr (sunny), May–Nov is grey but mild, with comfortable weather and manageable crowds.
Can a local expert plan it for me?
Yes. Name your price and the local partners who cover Lima send you offers within 48 hours. Nothing is charged until you accept one.
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