Things To Do in Lima
PLAZA MAYOR DE LIMA
The Plaza Mayor de Lima, or Plaza de Armas de Lima, is considered one of the birthplaces of the city of Lima as well as the core of the city. Located in the Historic Centre of Lima, it is surrounded by the Government Palace, Lima Metropolitan Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palacio de la Unión.
LARCOMAR
Larcomar is a shopping center, sea-front location in Miraflores district and has indoor and outdoor areas including a cinema, bowling lanes, a food court, tourist shops, restaurants, book stores, clothing stores, and electronics stores. It is directly across the street from the Marriott hotel.
PARQUE JOHN F. KENNEDY
Parque Kennedy, the unofficial main square of Lima, sits at the center of the Miraflores district. Curiously named after U.S. President John F. Kennedy, Parque Kennedy is the forefront of modern Lima and a meeting point for locals and travelers alike. Less than a mile away from the city’s coastal walkway known as the Malecón and close to many of the top hotels in Lima, Parque Kennedy is a great location to begin city exploration. Surrounded by top restaurants, cafes, shops, and just about everything the capital of Peru has to offer, checking out Parque Kennedy is a must for anyone visiting Lima.
CIRCUITO MÁGICO DEL AGUA
With 13 fountains, the Magic Water Circuit has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest water fountain park in the world. These fountains incorporate lights, music, and interactive elements, turning them into showpieces for a fun night of entertainment in Lima.
NEIGHBORHOODS
BARRANCO Barranco is one of the city's hippest neighborhoods, with colorful street art, tucked-away bars and coffee shops, vibrant old mansions, beautiful museums, delicious food, and plenty of bohemian vibes. - Central Restaurant (Best Restaurant in the World 2023 - reservations only)(book months ahead of time) - Visit MATE (Mario Testino Museum) - Casa de Osma Museum - Hold your breath while walking the bridge of sighs and make a wish afterwards. And be careful what you wish for cause you just might get it. - Go for a pisco sour at Ayahuasca and Victoria Bar, both colonial mansions. MIRAFLORES Miraflores is a residential and upscale shopping district south of downtown Lima. This is where the majority of the city’s hotels plus it is known as the safest area in Lima. - Kennedy Park (a lot of cats) -Go on historic street food tour -Dine, shop, and enjoy the cliffside views at Larcomar - Inka's Markets - Huaca Pucllana - Buena Vista Café - Malecon Cisneros (bayside along Miraflores)
FOODS TO TRY IN PERU
Ceviche: Considered national dish, with raw fish being marinated in citrus juice, together with red onion and aji pepper. Quinoa might be the fashionable grain in the western world these days but it’s a staple in Peru. Picarones: These pumpkin and sweet potato fritters resemble donuts and can be found almost everywhere in Peru. Lomo Saltado: It’s a stir-fry – strips of beef, marinated in soy sauce and vinegar, are cooked with a variety of vegetables. Aji de Gallina: Literally ‘Chilli pepper chicken’, It is a typical Peruvian curry. The curry is made with ground nuts, bread crumbs, Aji peppers, and a variety of spices. Causa: Colorful dish features mashed yellow potatoes with layers of avocado, hard-boiled eggs and often tuna or chicken. Fruits: Lucuma, Chirimoya, Mango, Cocona, Maracuya. Drinks: Pisco Sour, Peruvian national drink, the base liquor is Pisco, a South America grape brandy. Lime juice, syrup, ice. Chincha Morada: Purple corn-based drink with a dash of lime
RESTAURANTS TO GO IN PERU
CENTRAL, the best restaurant in the world 2023. Av. Pedro de Osma 301, Barranco,15063 Lima, Peru MAIDO, the 5th best restaurant in the world 2024, contemporary restaurant featuring local cuisine with a Japanese twist. C. San Martin No. 399, Miraflores 15074 KJOLLE, Av. Pedro de Osma 301, Barranco,15063 Lima, Peru Astrid & Gastón, refined restaurant specializing in regional seafood & meat dishes. Av. Paz Soldán 290, San Isidro Cala, great seafood and sushi bar, ocean view. Circuito De Playas, Lima La Rosa Náutica, Great seafood, ocean view. Espigón Miraflores, Circuito de Playas, Miraflores Isolina, Avenida San Martín Prolongación 101, Barranco, Lima Ayahuasca Resto Bar, It's an old mansion converted into a bar/restaurant. Av. San Martín 130, Barranco. Huaca Pucllana, elevated Peruvian dishes in an elegant setting, with views of a pre-Incan stepped pyramid.General Borgoño Cuadra 8, Lima.