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Miraflores
localUpscale coastal district with parks, cliffs, and restaurants.
Barranco
cultureBohemian neighborhood with street art, galleries, and nightlife.
Centro Histórico
sightseeingUNESCO colonial center with Plaza Mayor and cathedrals.
faq.title
faq.subtitle Lima
Most countries visa-free for 90-183 days! US, EU, UK, Canada no visa needed. Very open policy. Get 183 days on entry. Can't extend - border hop to Ecuador/Bolivia if needed.
YES! Central and Maido in World's 50 Best. Ceviche, tiradito, causa, anticuchos, lomo saltado. Even cheap cevicherías amazing. Food alone worth the trip. Book top restaurants weeks ahead. Gastronomy capital of Americas.
Fly Lima to Cusco (1.5 hours, ~$80-150). Then train or trek to Machu Picchu. Book Machu Picchu tickets far in advance (limited daily visitors). Cusco needs 1-2 days for altitude acclimatization. Popular route: Lima-Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu.
Garúa (coastal fog/mist) blankets Lima May-November. Rarely rains but grey and humid. December-April sunnier. Never extremely hot or cold (15-25°C year-round). Sun lovers may find it depressing. Pack layers.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Lima
Eat ceviche for lunch, not dinner - it's a daytime dish in Peru. Best cevicherías close by 5pm. Fresh fish from morning catch. Try leche de tigre (tiger's milk - the citrus marinade). Life-changing dish.
Use Uber/Cabify exclusively - don't hail street taxis. Very cheap (~$3-5 across town). Safe, tracked, fair prices. Download before arriving. Essential safety advice for Lima.
Stay in Miraflores or Barranco for first visit. Safe, walkable, great food scene. Centro Histórico interesting but return before dark. These neighborhoods have everything tourists need.
Try pisco sour (national cocktail), anticuchos (beef heart skewers), causa (potato dish), chicha morada (purple corn drink). Food culture incredible. Even humble restaurants serve amazing food.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
10 - 20 S/
~15.0 $
Mid-range
40 - 100 S/
~70.0 $
Fine dining
200 - 600 S/
~400 $
Street Food
Local dish
5 - 15 S/
~10.0 $
Drinks
Coffee
8 - 18 S/
~13.0 $
Local beer
8 - 15 S/
~11.5 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
2 - 5 S/
~3.5 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
30 - 60 S/ / night
~45.0 $
Guesthouse
100 - 200 S/ / night
~150 $
Hotel 3★
250 - 500 S/ / night
~375 $
Hotel 5★
600 - 1,500 S/ / night
~1,050 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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location.payment.accepted_cards
VisaMastercardAmerican Express
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widespread
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YapePlinTunki
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Cards widely accepted in Miraflores, San Isidro. Cash for markets, street food, combis. Sol (PEN) local currency. Mix of cash and cards works best.
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Sol (PEN). Coastal capital - modern Miraflores/San Isidro vs traditional Centro. Yape, Plin mobile wallets popular with locals but tourists can not access easily. Cards accepted at Larcomar mall, restaurants along Malecón. BCP, Interbank, Scotiabank ATMs widespread. Central Market, Kennedy Park vendors cash. Combis (minibuses) cash-only. Historic center less card-friendly. USD accepted at some tourist sites. Gateway to Machu Picchu! Ceviche capital - affordable dining.
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10%
10% expected in restaurants. Hotel staff 5-10 PEN. Tour guides 20-50 PEN per day per person.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Lima requires awareness. Petty theft common - watch bags, phones. Use authorized taxis or Uber. Avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas. Miraflores and San Isidro safest. Don't flash valuables. Express kidnappings rare but exist.