Lima
Peru
Lima is South America's food capital: Central and Maido's world-top-ten tables, ceviche at its birthplace, the cliff-top Miraflores malecón over the Pacific, the colonial center's catacombs, and paragliders drifting off the Costa Verde. Every Cusco trip should land here first.
Quick facts
- Country
- Peru
- Region
- Americas
- Currency
- PEN S/
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Airport
- LIM · Lima
- Travel style
- Foodie
Travel interests in Lima
Lima is a foodie destination offering 3 main types of experiences:
Best time to visit
December to April is Lima's summer — warm and sunny on the coast. May–November is the grey garúa season, mild but overcast.
Current weather: Good (76/100) — Warm summer days — malecón walks and ceviche lunches.
Recommended duration
We recommend staying 3 days in Lima to cover the main attractions at a relaxed pace.
Budget information
Estimated daily cost: 70 USD
Total for 3 days: 210 USD
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Top highlights
- Ceviche at a La Mar-class cevichería
- The Miraflores malecón & paragliders
- The colonial center & San Francisco Catacombs
- Barranco's bohemian bridges
- A Central or Maido splurge (book months out)
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