Lima
What you need to know before you go
Lima, Peru’s capital, is a mix of colonial charm and modern entertainment. Its downtown historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you’ll be surrounded by colonial buildings with bright colours and carved wooden balconies. For a test of courage, visit the iconic Peruvian catacombs beneath Saint Francis Monastery, which houses the preserved remains of over 25,000 people.
World-class surfing spots and paragliding excursions can be found in Lima’s vibrant districts. Miraflores has plenty high-end hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and nightclubs, many of which overlook the Pacific Ocean. No trip to Lima is complete without savouring its regional specialities – flavoursome ceviche washed down with a pisco sour.
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Read itThere are plenty of things to do in Lima besides hitting up its gorgeous beaches – Peru’s capital is an equally modern city as it is traditional, offering a variety of boutique restaurants, breweries, and art galleries. Historical sites include 16th-century monasteries (with creepy catacombs), Spanish colonial structures, and cathedrals, all located within its UNESCO-listed city centre.
Aside from sightseeing, you can also find world-class surfing spots and paragliding excursions throughout Lima’s vibrant districts. With colourful markets in almost every corner and enough ceviche (and pisco sour) to feed an army, Lima is arguably one of the best places to visit in South America.
