World-class dining and colonial history
Lima
Lima · Pacific capital and culinary capital
Peru's sprawling capital fronts the Pacific with clifftop parks in Miraflores and a grand colonial core downtown. It has become one of the world's great food destinations, home to several of the planet's best restaurants.
Top sightsSights
Plaza Mayor
The colonial heart with cathedral and palace.
Miraflores & Malecon
Clifftop parks and paths above the surf.
Barranco
A bohemian district of murals, bars and galleries.
Larco Museum
A superb collection of pre-Columbian art.
Huaca Pucllana
An adobe pyramid rising among the modern city.
What to eatFood
Ceviche
Fresh fish cured in lime with chili and onion.
Lomo saltado
The beloved beef-and-fries stir-fry.
Pisco sour
The national cocktail of pisco, lime and egg white.
Good to know
- Eat ceviche at lunch when the fish is freshest.
- Base in Miraflores or Barranco for safety and atmosphere.
- The coastal fog (garua) hangs over winter months.
Getting there
Jorge Chavez International (LIM) is the country’s main gateway, about 40 minutes from Miraflores.
Next city
Arequipa