First Time Tourists Guide in Lima
SIGHTSEEING
If you are visiting Lima, the iconic Plaza de Armas of Lima must be included in your must-visit list. Plaza de Armas of Lima or The Plaza Mayor is a historical main square in Lima. It's also called the core of the city. Visitors can see the changing of the guard every weekday at noon. Plaza de Armas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you come to this site, there are other nearby attractions such as Government Palace, the Cathedral of Lima, Archbishop's Palace of Lima, the Municipal Palace, and the Palace of the Union.
Plaza De Armas De Lima
DOWNTOWN
Miraflores is an exclusive residential in Lima because it has various hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and department stores. Miraflores is also a cultural center since it has theaters, cinemas, and art galleries. Miraflores is just south of downtown Lima. Totally must visit! he Basilica Cathedral of Lima, or well known as Lima Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church building situated in the Plaza Mayor of downtown Lima, Peru. Development started in 1535 and finished in 1649. It is devoted to St John, Apostle and Evangelist. In front of the facade, it has around three large doorways. The main or central gateway is known as the Portada del Perdón or the "door of forgiveness". Over the doorways is the Peruvian seal and the expression "Plus Ultra" instead of Lima's escutcheon. The two high towers with tower of record, are neoclassical with stylistic of the influences of the school "El Escorial" and of northern Europe. In addition, there are 14 side sanctuaries, one of which opens on to Calle de Judíos (Street of the Jews) and another on to the Patio de los Naranjos (Square of the Orange Trees, associated with the Cathedral). At the back are two additional passageways: Santa Apolonia and San Cristóbal. Set on the front veneer are models of the Apostles and in the center, the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Miraflores
Katedral Lima
SHOPPING
The Inka Market is one of the most popular markets in Lima. If you want to find beautiful Peruvian souvenirs, this market is definitely the answer. The Inka Market offers you a wide range of products, mostly local crafts. You can find many handcrafted objects and souvenirs to bring home. For example, traditional textile, Inka style jewelry, Peru’s famous scarves, and other local products. Creaciones Colorcito is open every day in 24 hours. It offers several souvenirs for christening, baby shower, fifteen years, first coomunion, weddings, graduation, anniversaries, and so on.
Inka Market
Creaciones Colorcito
FOOD & DRINK
It’s a must to try Picanores if you are in Lima. It's a doughnut-shaped food made of mashed sweet potato topped with cinnamon and sticky syrup. It is a flavorful and cheap snack that you can buy in street vendors who sell Picanores from small carts. For the drink, Lima has the famous Inca Kola. It is unique bubble gum flavored soft drink. Inca Cola is the most popular soda in Peru. You can buy Inca Kola in any restaurants or convenience stores.
CULTURE
Lima culture is known for its ceramic artwork with various styles such as Maranga and Interlocking patterns. People of Lima or Peruvians express their culture through music, literature, art forms, dance, clothing, celebrations, religion, education, sports, and clothing.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
If you want to experience warm or summer weather in Lima, the best time to visit this city is from December to April. Lima is in a coastal desert, so the city has a moderate temperature throughout the year.
HOTEL
AC Hotel by Marriott Lima Miraflores is a good place to stay. It is a luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, located close to shopping centers and the beach. It is the best choice if you want to come to Lima with your family. It is also a child-friendly hotel. JW Marriott Hotel Lima is located within step of the beach and Costa Verde. The hotel is convenient to Lima attractions like the Catherdal of Lima and Larcomar entertainment center.
JW Marriott Hotel Lima
RESTAURANT
El Señorio del Sulco is one of the recommended restaurants in Lima. This restaurant serves traditional food, such as ají de gallina, a kind of Peruvian chicken "korma" or beef huatia. This restaurant is best known for its delicious food. El Señorio del Sulco is also located in a perfect location. It is located in Lima’s Malecon, the Clifftop Boulevard overlooking the Pacific. Central Restaurante is well known for itscontemporary interpretation and presentation of Perivian cuisine. It is located at the Barranco District, Lima, Peru. Central Restaurante is listed as the best restaurant in Latin America for 3 consecutive years in 2o14, 2015, and 2016. In addition, it also won between the World's 50 Best Restaurants ranking 4th in the world in 2015 and 2016, 5th in 2017, and 6th in 2018.
El Señorio del Sulco
Central Restaurante
CAFE
El Pan de la Chola is a nice bakery café in Lima. It has a minimalist décor, white walls and plain wooden table, delicious artisan bread and cakes, and perfect coffee. Here, you can watch the process of baking and take home whole sourdough loaves. Such a great place to enjoy your Sunday brunch, Lima Café offers several delicious food, coffees, and juices. This cafe is also reccommeded to have breakfast with some delicious avocado bread and chocolate including pecan cake!
Lima Café
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Tequila Rock is the best place for partying all night long in Lima. This place has become the most popular place for fun among locals and foreigners. It offers music, dance, shows, and drinks. This is the only place that is open every day from 6 pm to 9 pm. This bar is so lively and it will give you a great night party experience.
Tequila Rock
INTERESTING PLACE
Larco Museum (or Museo Larco) is a must-visit museum in Lima. It is located in Pueblo Libre District. It is most famous for some erotic pre-Columbian pottery. There are changing temporary exhibitions there. This museum has a large archaeological collection, worth to be visited! Park of the Reserve is located in downtown Lima, Peru. This park was built in an irregular shape between two of the city's principal streets, it is the Paseo de la Republica expressway and Arequipa Avenue. The park has a neo-classical style, and it was designed by the French architect Claude Sahut.
Museo Larco
Park of the Reserve
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
In Barranco Street, you can capture the best picture for your Instagram feeds. It is a small neighborhood in Lima which is flanked by upscale business and tourist district of Miraflores. You will be spoiled by the colorful houses, vibrant street art, and murals. Convento de San Francisco is the Spanish name for the Monastery of Saint Francis, located in Lima, Peru, south of Parque la Muralla and one block northeast of Plaza Mayor. The church and convent are part of the Lima History Center, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
Barranco Street
Biara San Francisco, Lima
