Lima Travel Stories

Dec 7, 2024 • 4 min read

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

Nov 29, 2024 • 8 min read

Lima never disappoints. And a only a short distance from the city, further adventure and archeological wonders await on these day trips.

Dec 12, 2023 • 5 min read

Head to the market. Work out by the seafront. Take the bus. Follow these and other tips to get the most out of Lima no matter how tight your budget.

Dec 9, 2023 • 10 min read

Lima's equatorial climate makes it perfect for outdoor play. From parks to beaches, here are the best things to do there with kids.

Nov 24, 2023 • 5 min read

From the hip and bohemian to the cheap and family-friendly, these are the best hoods in Lima

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 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 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,…