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Bikes parked along the edge of the waterfront in the Miraflores district of Lima.

Oct 3, 20268 min read

The Top Things to Do in Lima, Peru

An aerial view of a city neighborhood with apartment towers that end at cliffs facing the ocean.

Jul 7, 20267 min read

The Ultimate Weekend in Lima

People walk down a pedestrianized street in a city at dusk.

Jun 26, 20265 min read

All the Ways to Get Around Lima

The Shrine of Our Lady of Solitude in the San Francisco Monastery, Lima, Peru

Jun 5, 20265 min read

11 Best Free (and Almost Free) Things to Do in Lima

Punta Hermosa beach. Sunny day at the beach. People sunbathing on a beach afternoon. Lima, Peru.

May 21, 20266 min read

Traveling on a Budget in Lima, Peru

Tourists sand board in the dunes of Ica Peru.

May 19, 20268 min read

9 Excellent Day Trips from Lima, Peru

A cobbled street with colorful murals painted all over the walls and nearby arched bridge.

May 14, 20267 min read

10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru. Christian Vinces/Shutterstock

Feb 13, 20265 min read

A Seasonal Guide to Visiting Lima, Peru

Three small plates of innovative food tucked among ice on a larger, black plate placed on a wooden table.

Jan 12, 20266 min read

What to Eat and Drink in Lima

People stand in a park by an elaborate fountain with dozens of jets.

Dec 9, 202311 min read

14 of the Best Things to Do with Kids in Lima

From hip and bohemian to cheap and family-friendly, each pocket of Lima has a unique identity © Domingo Leiva/Getty Images

Nov 24, 20236 min read

Lima's Best Neighborhoods

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Lima, Peru - Best in Travel 2023 - Shot September 2022

Nov 15, 20225 min read

A Foodie's Guide to the Flavors of Lima, Peru

A flock of pigeons fly upwards into a blue sky above a yellow church building with two prominent bell towers

Apr 20, 20226 min read

The 7 Best Museums and Galleries in Lima: From Ancient Erotic Art to Recent History

The Makaha beach is a popular surfing spot in the Miraflores district along the Costa Verde in Lima by the Pacific ocean in Peru capital city. Didier Marti / Getty Images

May 10, 20186 min read

How to Live like a Local in Lima

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