Lima Travel Blog

In Lima with your kids? And feeling like taking a break from schedules and relaxing like many Limenians do? Don’t think twice: take a taxi and head to the Parque de la Amistad, a large park in Surco distric, that is very well known (and easy to spot) because of its tall, Moorish-style arch: but...

"Causaki", a fusion of the Peruvian "Causa" and the Japanese Maki. Potato, seafood, veggies, japanese sauces. Spectacular and deli. El Sótano is one of the newest traditional-fusion cuisine places in Lima; not trendy (yet!), still keeping a low profile, located not in Lima nor Miraflores...

Tourists attending a master chef class on Peruvian cuisine. If there’s some activity that we all find truly enjoyable, that should be a great lunch or dinner. And if you are getting to know a new city, a new country, a new culture, what could be best than trying some of its most typical food? Native...

Orient Express Restobar (Photo: Isabel Guerra) ¿Ever dreamed of having a ride on the Orient Express train? It’s not too late: you can do it here in Lima… well, obviously this is not exactly the famous luxury train, but a small and cozy theme bar located in Miraflores, a charming place entirely...

Have you ever walked under a water tunnel? You can do it here in Lima, Peru, at the Magic Water Circuit. This place, which will turn five years old this July 2012, and since its first opening (July 26th, 2007) has become one of the favorite spots for both locals and foreigners as well. The circuit features...

Ever visited a “virtual museum”? Probably not, at least according to the creators of the Museo Metropolitano de Lima, who claim this museum to be the first of its kind all over the world: a place that displays the most relevant moments of a city’s history using laser holograms, 3D films...

  Peter Gabriel, during his performance in Lima on March 20th, 2009 (Photo: Isabel Guerra). In addition to being recognized as a city that is a paradise and haven for foodies, Lima is also becoming an interesting venue for many international artists: as a reminder, during 2011 Limenians welcomed...

Chicken Tika Mix, Balti Gosht and Strawberry Lassi at Guru (Photo: Isabel Guerra) Lima, Peru is becoming a true paradise for foodies. Not only its native cuisine is gaining recognition and growing day by day, but also many restaurants dedicated to other nations’ native cuisines are opening every...

Chorrillos, Lima, Perú. (Photo: M. Isabel Guerra). Different and exciting mean both “not boring”. And if you need some additional help to make your visit to Lima even more interesting, here’s some tips. 1)    Try a good pisco sour. Everyone, even your Peruvian friends, will claim...