Lima walking tour & city guide
A food capital on the Pacific cliffs.
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Lima, Peru's capital, was the center of Spain's South American empire and is now considered one of the food capitals of the world. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its modern districts sit on cliffs above the Pacific.
Miraflores and Barranco
Miraflores has a clifftop promenade, the Malecón, with parks and paragliders above the ocean. The Love Park has mosaic walls. Barranco, next door, is a bohemian district of colorful houses, street art and the Bridge of Sighs.
The historic center
The Plaza Mayor is surrounded by the cathedral, the Government Palace and wooden balconies. The San Francisco Monastery has catacombs and a stunning library.
Top sights in Lima
- 1
Malecón de Miraflores
A clifftop promenade.
- 2
Barranco
A bohemian neighborhood.
- 3
Plaza Mayor
The colonial main square.
- 4
San Francisco Monastery
Catacombs and a library.
- 5
Huaca Pucllana
An ancient adobe pyramid in Miraflores.
Food markets & where to eat in Lima
Surquillo Market
A food market near Miraflores.
Barranco
Cafés and cevicherías.
Chinatown (Barrio Chino)
Home of chifa, Chinese-Peruvian food.
Food to try in Lima
Ceviche
Raw fish cured in lime juice.
Lomo saltado
Stir-fried beef with fries.
Pisco sour
Peru's national cocktail.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Lima
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