Lima Travel Blog

Lima is a city that has been destroyed several time by earthquakes and re-built once and again. Nowadays, however, its Plaza Mayor (or Plaza de Armas) houses the oldest and the most authentic monument in the city: its fountain, placed there in 1651, that has survived through earthquakes, social revolts...

Magic Water Circuit. (Photo: Isabel Guerra) Every city has certain romantic, couple-friendly places and things to do: Lima is not the exception. So if you are in Lima and planning a romantic date, here’s a few suggestions. DINING: Peru’s great cuisine is a good excuse for going out! Is there...

Tourism Police Officers (Photo: PNP/Dirture) We never want to think about emergencies when we go on vacation: but disaster can strike anytime and anywhere, so it’s a good idea to get familiar with Lima’s emergency resources. Emergency numbers: The number in Peru is not 911. For an emergency...

A bit surprisingly, Peru has its own version of Chinese food (locally known as chifa), and there are many, many chifa restaurants spread around Lima; you will find them almost anywhere in the city and there’s one for every budget. The first Chinese immigrants arrived in Peru around 1850, bringing...

Paseo de los Escribanos, beside Plaza Mayor, Lima. (Photo: Jackson Lee/Flickr) Despite the fact that visiting places of interest for tourists will usually cost you some money, there are many fun, cool, and interesting things that you can do in Lima for free, or at least at an extremely low cost. Probably...

Yes, Lima has significantly grown in recent years, and so have its gastronomic offerings. With so many restaurants opening each month, it is a little difficult to pick just a few “hot” suggestions. Keeping that fact in mind, we have chosen a handful of places, all relatively new, that offer up unique...

Beer drinker, Lima, Peru (Photo: Aaron Kor/Flickr) You love Peru and you have already made some Peruvian friends during the days you have been staying here, either in Lima or any other Peruvian city. Peruvians are warm-hearted people and will be eager to make you feel very welcome… and part of that...

Causa Limeña, stuffed with seafood (Photo: Patrick Aljord/Flickr) The fame of Peruvian gastronomy is increasing, and you probably have heard something about its flagship dish, the ceviche (fish fillets marinated in lime juice). But there is a lot more to see and try, and we encourage you to try the...

Santo Domingo Church (Photo: Antonio Atalaya/Flickr. (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) After the Cathedral, this is probably the place that houses the largest number of historic and religious relics in Lima, Peru, and whether you are a Christian or not, visiting Santo Domingo is definitely a must. A little of its history:...

Pollo a la Brasa. (Photo: JoseWolff/Flickr) With all the current boom of the Peruvian gastronomy, and with so many friends recommending you this or that place, you may suddenly find yourself a little confused. Or maybe you are a bit dazzled with the view of so many colorful foods and some completely...