Discover the capital city of Lima on your Peru vacation. Use this quick guide to learn more about the most popular districts in Lima and find out where to eat and stay with this article written by a Peru travel expert.
When traveling to Peru you will most likely have time in Lima, the country’s capital. Lima is a historically rich city which serves as the jump off point for many Peru tours. For your short time in the city be prepared, learn all about Lima’s best districts with this quick guide.
On your Peru vacation a stop in Lima is inevitable, find out the best districts in the city, and where to sleep and eat during your stay. Explore the districts of Miraflores, San Isidro, and Barranco, the top districts in this lively capital city.
Miraflores: Miraflores is Lima’s most visited district. The main, Parque Kennedy, is surrounded by a variety of restaurants, shops, and hotels. The park itself is a great place to indulge in the culture as there are typically craft and artisan fairs on the weekends. With quick access to the ocean and shopping center of Larcomar it provides guests with culture and entertainment all in one place.
Miraflores Hotel: Allpa Hotel
The Allpa hotel is chic and comfortable and is located in the center of Miraflores making it convenient for guests to see the sights of this area. The Allpa Hotel provides great value without sacrificing any amenities, including wireless internet, TV in each room as well as an on-site restaurant for guest’s convenience. The clean and contemporary feel will help guests to relax after a day exploring the sights of Lima.
Miraflores Eatery: La Lucha
Located on the corner of Parque Kennedy the small sandwich shop of La Lucha is the perfect spot for lunch or dinner. La Lucha is filled to the brim with patrons day and night, perhaps due to their quality sandwiches or possibly to their outstanding French fries, arguably the best in all of Peru, it doesn’t matter what you order, you will not be disappointed. The vast array of sandwiches ensures any customer can find something they like; all sandwiches are made to order and are topped with salsas and sauces to fit the widest variety of taste levels.
San Isidro: For travelers looking for a more tranquil part of the city, San Isidro provides a calm and classy atmosphere. This district is arguably the most prestigious residential area in the city and provides easy access to the airport, Miraflores, and the center of Lima.
San Isidro Hotel: Melia Lima
The Melia Lima is known for being a business hotel, however all guests will feel welcome here. With elegant rooms and unbeatable amenities including a pool, spa treatments, gym, and on-site restaurant, guests won’t need to leave the hotel to have a great time. The Melia Lima is the closest 4-star hotel to the airport and is only minutes from the district of Miraflores.
San Isidro Eatery: Antica Pizzeria
Authentic Italian food in Peru may sound like an oxymoron, however it can be found in the district of San Isidro at Antica Pizzeria. Serving a wide variety of Italian dishes from pastas to pizzas and calzones you’re cravings and appetite will be satisfied here. The calzones and pizzas are made fresh; the calzones are the size of a dinner plate, sure to fill you to the brim. The extensive pasta selection allows you to choose your type of pasta and then select a sauce, a difficult choice as the sauces take up three pages of the vast menu.
Barranco: Find great food, entertainment, and nightlife in the hip district of Barranco. This district is constantly evolving, becoming one of the more popular districts in city. Especially attractive to the younger crowd and those looking for a more bohemian feel, making this district a great place to experience the artsy culture of Lima.
Barranco Hotel: Second Home Peru
The Second Home Peru is the perfect place for your stay in Barranco; with only five rooms all decorated to perfection guests will feel at home. Located in the hip and bohemian district of Barranco, Second Home Peru fits right in providing chic and trendy accommodations at an affordable rate.
Barranco Eatery: The Burrito Bar
Find a little taste of Mexico in the district of Barranco. The Burrito Bar, a small shop located off the Plaza in Barranco offers a fresh and delicious take on Mexican fare, hard to find in Peru. The Burrito Bar offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas all of which are stuffed with the freshest of ingredients. A great complement to your main course would be the fresh chips and homemade salsas, or try one of the fabulous margaritas; the owner is serving up from behind the bar.
Lima is a city full of culture and history and is the perfect place to spend time during your Peru trip. The top districts of Lima are full of restaurants and hotels so keep exploring for the perfect fit for your trip to Peru, whether it be Miraflores, San Isidro, or Barranco Lima has a place for you.
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