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Coastal Lima, Peru, delivers history, culture and some of the best restaurants in the world.
The seaside capital of Peru is a city with a vibrant feel and deep history. It was originally a hub of Inca culture, and evidence of those communities (which date back thousands of years) can be spotted throughout Lima’s neighborhoods. In this oh-so-cool city, you’ll find a mix of modern and historic, artistic and commercial, sophisticated and bohemian — with museums, restaurants, archaeological sites and more in distinct neighborhoods that give this complicated capital city its flair.
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Explore Lima, Peru
- Miraflores
- Barranco
- Historic Center
Miraflores
Overview
Chic Miraflores is a residential area that’s also home to physical reminders of the city’s regional roots, which attract visitors from around the world. Tour an archaeological site, visit a museum that celebrates Peruvian textiles and enjoy popular restaurants, all with easy access to a park-filled coastal walkway, El Malecón de Miraflores, where the best ocean views await.
Known For
Urban Archaeology, Restaurants, Coastal Adventure
Barranco
Overview
Once the summer retreat of the city’s wealthy residents, the Barranco neighborhood is now the bohemian heart of Lima. Historic mansions remain in cliff-top Barranco, joined by street art, eclectic shopping, contemporary and historic museums, a charming waterfront walkway and one of the world’s top-rated restaurants.
Known For
Street Art, Restaurants, Bohemian Vibes
Historic Center
Overview
The oldest part of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage site, this district revolves around the Plaza de Armas de Lima, which is ringed by the carved-stone Lima Metropolitan Cathedral, the Government Palace (home of the Peruvian president), and the San Francisco Basilica and Convent. The pisco sour was allegedly invented in this neighborhood, and Peruvian and regional art through the ages is housed in the Museo de Arte de Lima.
Known For
Architecture, Culture, History
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3 Days of Culture and Cuisine in Lima, Peru
Walk, Eat and Sail Your Way Through Miraflores
Make the most of the Miraflores neighborhood with a stroll through seaside parks, a taste of quintessential Peruvian ceviche, a visit to an archaeological site and a dose of adrenaline in the sky above the Pacific.
Immerse Yourself in Art and Cuisine in Barranco
Unleash your inner bohemian with the shops, street art and museums in the hip cliff-top Barranco neighborhood. Try your love luck on the legendary Puente de los Suspiros (Bridge of Sighs), and recharge along the way at a dive bar and chart-topping restaurants.
Take a Trip Through Time in the Historic Center
Experience the intersection of past and present in the modern-day hum of the Historic Center. Visit the city’s largest art museum and finish the day with inventive pisco cocktails.
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