Lima is the first stop for travelers on their way to Cusco and Machu Picchu, but it is not just a stopover destination. Lima is located on the Pacific coastline and gives travelers a perfect opportunity to visit a city full of colonial architecture, colorful neighborhoods, and world-class cuisine.
Lima tours are an essential part of your overall Peru travel experience. Most travelers will assume Lima is just a place to stop by before heading to other parts of Peru like Machu Picchu or The Amazon rainforest.
The truth is that Lima has much to offer, and it all starts with your visit to Miraflores, where you can stare at the Pacific Ocean while enjoying a refreshing and delicious ceviche.
Lima tours will take you to the cosmopolitan capital of Peru where you can visit the impressive main square in the city center as well as head over to the Bolivar hotel for a delicious Pisco Sour.
We also head to the Barranco district located just a few minutes from Miraflores. Barranco is known as the Bohemian district, here we will find many art galleries and museums such as the Casa de Pedro de Osma, or Mate which houses collections from world-famous photographer Mario Testino.
The Huaca Pucllana is our next stop during our Lima tours. This impressive adobe pyramid was actually constructed by the Lima civilization which predated the Inca. After the tour of these ancient ruins, we can move onto the Pachacamac ruins 45 minutes away.
We can end our Lima tour with dinner in one of the world-famous restaurants located in the city. Lima has many establishments that have continuously made the top 10 best restaurants in the world list.
During your time in Lima you can book a city tour, visit the Pachacamac ruins, the various museums in the center as well as the art galleries in Miraflores and Barranco.
Adventure seekers can go paragliding in Miraflores or head to one of the many hikes near Lima in Huarochiri.
There are many family friendly tours like a visit to the chocolate museum in Miraflores or a tour through the pre Incan ruins located throughout the province and of course family biking tours that take your through the Pacific coastline.
Most travelers will stay in the Miraflores district. This is primarily due to its proximity to other districts and its infrastructure. Almost all Lima base tours will begin in Miraflores, even biking tours. In Miraflores you can find luxury oriented hotels, boutique hotels and affordable hostels.
Lima has a different climate that Cusco and Machu Picchu. The absolute best time to Visit Lima is during the summer months that go from December to March.