Anchored by its historic center, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988, Lima is a lovely place to explore for a night or two before venturing on to Peru’s main attractions. The city has been gentrified and is home to colorful architecture and some cool shops and cafés.
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A day in Lima, particularly one spent with an insider who can navigate the highlights, will add immeasurably to one’s understanding of Peru. Here is just one example of what our destination experts can create for you.
To start your day in Lima, head straight to a gastronomic tour of this South American culinary mecca. A master chef will escort you to the Surquillo market to learn about the origins of Peruvian food and the country’s local produce. Afterward, it’s on to the chef’s kitchen to learn from the master himself how to prepare and enjoy a variety of Peruvian dishes, like ceviche and lomo saltado (beef sautéed with onions).
After lunch, visit the historic center of Lima, composed of the San Martin Square, Aliaga House, Plaza de Armas and San Francisco Church. Then amble through the upscale neighborhood of San Isidro and the coastal district of Miraflores to enjoy panoramic views of the Pacific; adventure seekers can paraglide over its magnificent beaches.
Cap off your day with a meal at one of Indagare’s favorite restaurants in the cool Barranco district, a haven for artists and a neighborhood with trendy dining and shopping options.
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Long considered the top hotel in Lima, the Miraflores hotel, which is managed by Belmond, is a typical business hotel with views of the Pacific and reliable service.
In the trendy Barranco neighborhood, one of the city's top addresses for chic visitors, is a stunning property that occupies a Belle Epoque mansion that was painstakingly restored and filled with antiques and a serious art collection.
A nondescript building on a quiet street in Miraflores is home to a museum not to be missed by anyone interested in textiles and ceramics. Amassed by a Japanese immigrant, the Amano collection contains pre-Inca cloth and objects, including statues...
If you have time to visit only one museum in Lima, it should be this. Founded by Rafael Larco Hoyle, a wealthy Peruvian with an interest in archaeology, it contains more than 45,000 pottery vessels, textiles and gold and silver...
These treasures, all donated by one Peruvian collector, are well organized and also include an arms collection. The English audio tour, which is included in the price of entry, is well worth using.
World famous fashion photographer Mario Testino set up this collection to pay homage to the artists of his native country. Set in a lovely colonial house in the Barranco district, the MATE Asociacion also contains works by its founder.
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Lima boutiques are known for their wonderful mix of folk traditions and modern flair. Look for stylish housewares, colorful accessories and alpaca wool and pima cotton clothing with beautiful embroidery. Here is our insider guide to Lima shopping, including 10...
July 24, 2011 marked the centennial of discovery of Machu Picchu by Yale University professor and explorer, Hiram Bingham. To this day there remains some controversy over whether the site had been seen prior; surely the local tribes knew of...
Go ahead—pick a bucket list, anyone's bucket list. Dump that list over and scattered among the Great Walls, Great Pyramids and Great Barrier Reefs is almost sure to be a certain South American wonder: Machu Picchu.
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