Lima

Travel Guide

Exposition Park featuring a fountain and a park as well as a large group of people
Lima which includes religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral
Lima featuring a high rise building and street scenes
Exposition Park which includes outdoor art, a garden and flowers
Lima which includes a pond and a sunset as well as a large group of people

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Where to stay in Lima

Miraflores featuring a sunset, general coastal views and landscape views

Miraflores

4.5/5(1,315 area reviews)

Miraflores is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Huaca Pucllana Ruins and Indian Market.

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San Isidro

4.5/5(307 area reviews)

Major financial quarter with a vibrant artistic community, San Isidro offers a mix of modern and ancient attractions. Explore the 4th-century Wak'a Wallamarka temple and marvel at the Hotel Westin Libertador, while navigating Lima's key avenues.

San Isidro
Barranco which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people

Barranco

4.5/5(110 area reviews)

Bohemian and romantic, this district is home to artists and musicians. Explore the Bajada de los Baños walkway, visit the Pedro de Osma museum, or surf at the popular beaches.

Barranco
Plaza Mayor showing flowers and a garden

Lima Historic Center

Unique features of Lima Historic Center include the historic sites and shopping. Make a stop by Church and Convent of San Francisco or Plaza de Armas de Lima while you're exploring the area.

Lima Historic Center
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Leuro

While visiting Leuro, you might make a stop by sights like Larco Avenue and Balboa Strip Mall.

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San Miguel

3.5/5(26 area reviews)

Part of Lima's urban area, San Miguel boasts the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, Plaza San Miguel, and Parque de las Leyendas. Explore its economic centers along La Marina, Universitaria, and Elmer Faucett avenues, just 20-30 minutes from the airport.

San Miguel

Reviews of Lima

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 12%
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5/5 - Excellent

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Lima and all of Perú are wonderful, fun, safe, and interesting, with great food, friendly people, and easy traveling. Take your time and experience all of Perú.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lima and all of Perú are wonderful and fun and easy to know. The people, the history, the sites, the ruins and the food are fabulous. Don´t miss Perú!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Lima and all of Perú is wonderful, safe, and easy to know, with great people, food, sites, and activities of all types. Highly recommended!

5/5 - Excellent

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Beautiful, fun, safe, interesting, great food, and kind, friendly, helpful people

5/5 - Excellent

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Friendly people. Courteous and helpful. Beautiful old center of Lima. Beautiful newer Walking park from Miraflores to Barranco. Love park. Great shopping! Great food and wine!

4/5 - Good

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Great restaurants and beautiful sunsets.