Lima Travel Stories

Nov 15, 2023 • 4 min read

Whether you're visiting Lima in its own right or using it as a stopover en route to Cuzco and the Andes, this is when to go.

Nov 15, 2023 • 4 min read

The best ways to navigate the Peruvian capital without looking like a tourist

Nov 14, 2023 • 8 min read

Lima is stunning, but further adventure and archeological wonders await on these day trips.

Nov 13, 2023 • 5 min read

From 3000 years of Peruvian art and panoramic views to amazing archaeological sites, some of the best things to do in Lima are free.

Nov 9, 2023 • 7 min read

Peru's capital is overflowing with history, culture, sumptuous food and ocean-side delights. Here's your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Lima.

Nov 8, 2023 • 7 min read

A stepping stone for bucket-list sites such as Machu Picchu, Lima has its own special magic. Here's what you need to know before you come.

Nov 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Ricardo Martins show you how to eat your way through Lima, Peru, a gastronomical delight centuries in the making.

Apr 20, 2022 • 6 min read

From erotic pre-Columbian ceramics to urban art with a social purpose, be sure to include a visit to Lima's best museums on your next trip to Peru.

Oct 29, 2019 • 4 min read

For those who travel to eat, finding a balance of healthy/indulgent meals can be tricky. Here are the best foodie destinations for a health kick or a feast.

Apr 15, 2019 • 6 min read

In the lush valleys of southern Peru, every year between March and April, grapes designated for pisco are harvested, fermented and distilled in order to…

May 9, 2018 • 5 min read

Six years ago, Lonely Planet Local Agnes Rivera traveled south along the Pacific Coast and landed in Lima, Peru. Quickly charmed by the capital city’s…

Nov 10, 2017 • 4 min read

Many travelers come to Lima to feast and feast well. The city is South America’s food capital after all. Unique produce from varying ecosystems and some…

Nov 8, 2017 • 7 min read

2013 was a pivotal point for Peru’s arrival on the world’s culinary stage. It was in this year that Peruvian food grabbed its first Michelin star,…

Oct 13, 2016 • 5 min read

The food scene in Lima is hot, but it’s not just a flash in the stove-top pan. Street food superstars are keeping up gastronomical traditions that have…