Lima Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Exposition Park showing a fountain and a park as well as a large group of people
Lima showing interior views, religious aspects and a church or cathedral
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Exposition Park featuring outdoor art, flowers and a park
Lima which includes a pond and a sunset as well as a large group of people

Where to stay in Lima

Miraflores showing a sunset, landscape views and general coastal views

Miraflores

4.5/5(46 area reviews)

Travellers to Miraflores praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Huaca Pucllana Ruins and Indian Market.

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San Isidro

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

San Isidro is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lima Golf Club and Costa Verde Beach while in the area.

San Isidro
Barranco featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people

Barranco

4/5(5 area reviews)

Barranco is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Bridge of Sighs and Barranco Viewpoint while you're in town.

Barranco
Plaza Mayor which includes a park and flowers

Lima Historic Center

Unique features of Lima Historic Center include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Church and Convent of San Francisco or Government Palace while you're exploring the area.

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San Miguel

3/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in San Miguel. You might want to make time for a stop at Plaza San Miguel Mall or Leyendas Park.

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Leuro

While visiting Leuro, you might make a stop by sights like Larco Avenue and Balboa Strip Mall.

Leuro
Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport

4 out of 5
Av Elmer Faucett S N, Aeropuerto Jorge Chavez, Callao, Lima
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$223 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$223
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Callao. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,056 reviews)
Not in the shadows at Lima Airport
"This is the older Wyndham hotel on the airport site and is a short (15 mins there, 10 mins back) free shuttle ride to the new terminal, but other than this, it's a great hotel - clean, friendly, good restaurant, spa facilities, etc."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

Wyndham Costa Del Sol Lima Airport
Sheraton Lima Historic Center

Sheraton Lima Historic Center

4 out of 5
Paseo De La Republica 170, Lima, Lima
The price is NZ$141 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$141
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (728 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación, tiene centro comercial a 5 pasos, restaurantes, museos, plazas de recreo hermosas, cerca del centro histórico de Lima."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Sheraton Lima Historic Center
Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG

4 out of 5
Calle Alfonso Ugarte 117, Miraflores, Lima
The price is NZ$201 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
NZ$201
22 Aug - 23 Aug
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (613 reviews)
"Great property in great location"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Lima Miraflores by IHG
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Estelar Apartamentos Bellavista

Estelar Apartamentos Bellavista

3.5 out of 5
Bellavista 216, Miraflores, Lima, Lima
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (601 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel - Love it! ( please specify that Passports are required) I showed them my driver’s license as usual but lady did not want it to accept it as a valid identification document. Luckily, I have my passport in my scan documents. But still the lady was not happy to acepte it until we talked ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Estelar Apartamentos Bellavista
Petit Palace Apart Hotel Suites

Petit Palace Apart Hotel Suites

3.5 out of 5
Calle Independencia 279, Miraflores, Lima 18, Lima, Lima
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Lima. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (438 reviews)
"Comfortable. Excellent location. The massage chairs in the lobby are a HUGE Plus!! we really enjoyed them after walking all day around the city. The breakfast could be served earlier (available only from 7:30-10:30am). And it would be nice if they had a cafeteria instead of bringing it to the room ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Petit Palace Apart Hotel Suites
Wynwood Colon in Miraflores

Wynwood Colon in Miraflores

3 out of 5
380 Calle San Martin, Lima
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Lima. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and balconies. Popular attractions Miraflores Central Park and Larcomar Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (39 reviews)
"what i like is it has a tankless water heater. no running out of hot water."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Wynwood Colon in Miraflores
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Popular places to visit

Lima which includes a pond and a sunset as well as a large group of people

Larcomar Shopping Center

4/5(11 reviews)

With panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, an award-winning design and a wide range of stores and restaurants, this is one memorable shopping centre.

Larcomar Shopping Center
Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

4/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Waikiki Beach during your travels in Lima? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Waikiki Beach
Plaza Mayor which includes a park and flowers

Plaza de Armas de Lima

4/5(14 reviews)

While the hours away in Lima’s lovely old town square, which is home to the Cathedral of Lima, the Government Palace and an iconic statue of the city’s Spanish founder.

Plaza de Armas de Lima
Miraflores Central Park

Miraflores Central Park

4/5(14 reviews)

After visiting Miraflores Central Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lima. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

Miraflores Central Park
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Costa Verde

4/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Costa Verde might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Lima. Wander the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.

Costa Verde
Plaza San Martin featuring street scenes

Plaza San Martin

4/5(8 reviews)

This grand historic square, rich in green space and lined with elegant buildings, is centred on a fine statue of the liberator of Peru on horseback.

Plaza San Martin

Activities

Huacachina Oasis, Ica

Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis

NZ$99
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lima Full Day Tour: Paracas and Huacachina Oasis
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina

NZ$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Lima: Day trip to Paracas, Ica and Oasis Huacachina
Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin

Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin

NZ$67
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full day excursion to Sayan and Churin
Pre Inca Temple of Pachacamac in Lima

Barranco and Temple of Pachacamac Half Day Tour

NZ$98
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Barranco and Temple of Pachacamac Half Day Tour
From Lima: The magic water circuit

From Lima: The magic water circuit

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Lima: The magic water circuit
Palomino Island

From Lima: Palomino Islands, Sea Lions Swim & Yacht Tour

NZ$115
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Lima: Palomino Islands, Sea Lions Swim & Yacht Tour
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