Juliet & Gabriel
Things To Do
Larcomar
Larcomar is a modern mall beautifully situated on the cliffs overlooking the ocean in the touristy Miraflores district. The mall makes for a safe place to enjoy an ice cream (or enjoy typical and reasonably-priced Peruvian food at Tanta Restaurant) and snap selfies along the ocean vista!
Larco Museum
This is the top-rated museum in Lima. From TripAdvisor: "The Museo Larco is housed in an exquisite 18th century vice-royal mansion, built over a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid and surrounded by beautiful gardens. The museum’s galleries exhibit the finest and most magnificent gold and jewelry treasures from Ancient Peru and the renowned erotic collection. Founded in 1926 and located in Lima, the Museo Larco holds the largest and most important archaeological collection of Ancient Peru in the world." More info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwwMW91mYoI&feature=youtu.be
Main Square of Lima
Plaza de Armas is the central square of downtown Lima. This is the historical center of the city and has the seats of government and main church at its edge. The church, called Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, has a spooky and interesting tour of its subterranean tombs! There are some artisan markets nearby for cheap souvenirs as well. Keep in mind this area is not the safest in the city, so keep your eye on your belongings and try to come during daylight hours. There are many guided tours that you can take from Miraflores or Airport.
Puente de los Suspiros
Barranco is a colonial neighborhood with many antique buildings, good restaurants and the famous "bridge of whispers". All of this makes for a nice place to explore!
Huaca Pucllana
A "huaca" is an Incan archaeological site, and Pucllana happens to be situated in the city of Lima. Enjoy learning about this fascinating culture and enjoy a meal at the nice restaurant at the base of the huaca. Delicious food!
Central Restaurante
Virgilio Martinez, the chef at Central, is one of the most famous Peruvian chefs. His restaurant is one of the top 50 in the World. He appeared on the Chef's Table TV Show. He combines food from all three ecological zones of Peru: the jungle, mountains, and coast. Reservations go fast! Keep in mind this restaurant is quite expensive, even for U.S. standards!
Edo Sushi Bar Miraflores
This restaurant gives you a wonderful fusion of Peruvian cuisine and Japanese sushi! It is one of Gabe's favorite spots to eat at every time he and Juliet go to Lima.
Astrid y Gastón
From CNN Travel: No listing of Lima restaurants would be complete without Astrid & Gastón, the eatery that spearheaded Peru's gastronomic rebirth when it opened its doors in 1994. The flagship project of chef Gastón Acurio and his German chocolatier wife Astrid Gutsche -- herself once named the world's best pastry chef -- who he met while studying in Paris's Cordon Bleu culinary school, is now housed in a spacious 17th Century palacio decorated in modern, minimalist style. Acurio remains the father of contemporary Peruvian cuisine, having both championed the country's rich tradition of home cooking and been the first to tweak it with haute cuisine flourishes on an international stage. Astrid & Gastón offers a tasting menu that is a tour de force as it takes diners on a brisk journey across Peru's exhilarating history and geography.
Punto Azul
This is Juliet's favorite ceviche restaurant in Lima, and you should definitely try ceviche, a staple of Peruvian cuisine, while in Lima! This location is near to Juliet's family's house, but there are several throughout the city.
Inka Market
This is a good spot for buying traditional Incan and Peruvian handy crafts and souvenirs!
