Things to Do in Lima
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Lima, Peru — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Miraflores boardwalk + Larcomar
Cliffside park + paragliding launch + Larcomar shopping mall built into the cliff. Safest tourist area. Free walking with Pacific Ocean views.
Plaza de Armas + Lima Cathedral
UNESCO historic centre + the cathedral with Pizarro's tomb. Free entry to plaza, COP 25 to cathedral. Watch changing of the guard at Government Palace 11:45.
Barranco bohemian quarter
15-min walk south of Miraflores — Lima's street art + craft beer + restaurants quarter. Best Pisco Sours at Ayahuasca or Vista al Mar.
Larco Museum (pre-Columbian art)
PEN 35 entry. World-class pre-Columbian collection in an 18th-century colonial mansion. Easily 2 hours.
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Things to do in Lima
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Ceviche at Chez Wong (Lima's most-famous, lunch only, no signs out front, ring the bell). Pisco Sour at Ayahuasca (bar in colonial mansion). Anticuchos (beef heart skewers) at street stalls.
Local tip
LIM is 11km from Miraflores — Airport Express bus is the cheapest reliable option but slow (60-90 min). Uber is much faster + safer than street taxis for tourists. Lima traffic 07:30-09:30 + 17:30-19:30 can extend journeys significantly.
Where to stay
Hotels across Lima — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.