Travel guide · Peru
Lima: what to see and when to go
Lima is the food capital of South America, a Pacific city on clifftops with colonial churches, pre-Inca pyramids and world-famous restaurants. Ceviche, Nikkei cooking and chifa, Peru's Chinese-Peruvian cuisine, are reason enough to stop.
What to see and do in Lima
Miraflores and the Malecón
Clifftop parks above the ocean, with paragliders drifting past.
The historic centre
The Plaza Mayor, the cathedral and the catacombs of San Francisco (UNESCO).
Barranco
The bohemian quarter of galleries, murals and the Bridge of Sighs.
Huaca Pucllana
A 1,500-year-old adobe pyramid in the middle of Miraflores.
The food
Ceviche at lunchtime, and a tasting menu at one of the world's top restaurants.
Best time to go
Pleasant all year except February, March, or December.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 13 hr, 30 min | ≈ €620 · See flights |
| New York | 8 hr | ≈ €480 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 9 hr, 15 min | ≈ €510 · See flights |
| Dubai | 19 hr, 30 min | ≈ €750 · See flights |
| Singapore | 24 hr, 45 min | ≈ €870 · See flights |
| Sydney | 17 hr | ≈ €690 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €810 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Peru
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol
- Good for
- food · city · culture · nightlife
- How long to stay
- 2–3 days
- Where to stay
- Miraflores or Barranco.Find a place to stay in Lima
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Lima and when should you go?
Pleasant all year except February, March, or December. Average highs range from 19° in July to 25° in February.
How many days do you need in Lima?
2 to 3 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Lima cost?
Accommodation runs at around €60 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €810 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 13 hr, 30 min.
Where should you stay in Lima?
Miraflores or Barranco.
