Guidebook for Lima
Arts & Culture
Lugar de la Memoria, la Tolerancia y la Inclusión Social (LUM)
151 C. San MartinEntertainment & Activities
It is close-by and has a great selection of films".
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Cineplanet Alcázar
814 Av. Mariscal Andres de Sta. CruzIt is close-by and has a great selection of films".
You can do a tandem with this company (or any of the pilots in the park there) and get incredible views of the ocean, Miraflores and Barranco.
Aeroxtreme Paragliding/Paratriking Lima Peru
345 C. TripoliYou can do a tandem with this company (or any of the pilots in the park there) and get incredible views of the ocean, Miraflores and Barranco.
If you like American Style Shops and restaurants with a view of the ocean, then this is definitely worth checking out! Also has some interesting shops and the UVK Cinema LarcoMar.
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Larcomar
610 Mal. de la ReservaIf you like American Style Shops and restaurants with a view of the ocean, then this is definitely worth checking out! Also has some interesting shops and the UVK Cinema LarcoMar.
This is the best place to purchase tickets for local events like theatre, circus as well as bus tickets :). Much easier than going downtown to buy bus tickets.
Teleticket Benavides
1475 Av. Alfredo BenavidesThis is the best place to purchase tickets for local events like theatre, circus as well as bus tickets :). Much easier than going downtown to buy bus tickets.
They are a famous local circus - that combines music and theatre with circus. I have seen one of their productions and it was incredible! However, it all depends on when you are in town :).
From their website:
El arte es nuestra manera de encontrarnos con el mundo y la prueba de que, siempre, es posible transformarlo. Basados en una propuesta propia que fusiona el Teatro, el Circo y la Música, creamos espectáculos y desarrollamos una escuela cuyos fines primordiales están orientados a impactar en el desarrollo y valoración de la Identidad.
La Tarumba Miraflores
225 Jr. Leoncio PradoThey are a famous local circus - that combines music and theatre with circus. I have seen one of their productions and it was incredible! However, it all depends on when you are in town :).
From their website:
El arte es nuestra manera de encontrarnos con el mundo y la prueba de que, siempre, es posible transformarlo. Basados en una propuesta propia que fusiona el Teatro, el Circo y la Música, creamos espectáculos y desarrollamos una escuela cuyos fines primordiales están orientados a impactar en el desarrollo y valoración de la Identidad.
Parks & Nature
Interesting sculpture in a great location. It's really romantic here at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding walls are artfully decorated with mosaics. In the center of Parque del Amor you find the statue "El Beso" (The Kiss) from Victor Delfín. It shows two lovers united in an intimate kiss.
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Parque del Amor
Malecón CisnerosInteresting sculpture in a great location. It's really romantic here at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding walls are artfully decorated with mosaics. In the center of Parque del Amor you find the statue "El Beso" (The Kiss) from Victor Delfín. It shows two lovers united in an intimate kiss.
Fabulous place to go for a walk or jog or relax in the park - with great views of the ocean.
Malecón de la Marina
Malecón de la MarinaFabulous place to go for a walk or jog or relax in the park - with great views of the ocean.
Great place to spend a day relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of Lima and eat some great food and drink some Peruvian beer. Usually have to spend money at a local club or restaurant, but then can use their facilities.
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Cieneguilla
Great place to spend a day relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of Lima and eat some great food and drink some Peruvian beer. Usually have to spend money at a local club or restaurant, but then can use their facilities.
Essentials
Either walk there or take a taxi (for 4 soles at the very most), as it is not an easy place to park.
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Vivanda
715 Av. José PardoEither walk there or take a taxi (for 4 soles at the very most), as it is not an easy place to park.
Food Scene
Nice little cafe about 100 metres away which serves great coffee, stunning views and good sandwiches/desserts :).
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Buenavista Café
316 Mal. de la MarinaNice little cafe about 100 metres away which serves great coffee, stunning views and good sandwiches/desserts :).
Famous for the churros of all types, definitely worth checking out!!
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Manolo
608 Av. José LarcoFamous for the churros of all types, definitely worth checking out!!
Yummy coffee, sandwiches and hip vibe!
A few blocks inland from the dramatic Costa Verde, stands a bakery café, El Pan de la Chola. About 750 metre walk from my apartment (and plenty of other interesting shops and cafes nearby).
Opened by a British ex actor and model Jonathan Day, El Pan follows the style of London hip coffee shops, with the minimalist decor, white walls and plain wooden tables, delicious artisan bread, yummy cakes and near perfect coffee. Day, nicknamed ‘Chola’ by his Peruvian friends, fell in love with the art of baking bread, and created what has since become one of the most fashionable eateries in Lima.
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El Pan De La Chola
167 Av. Mariscal La MarYummy coffee, sandwiches and hip vibe!
A few blocks inland from the dramatic Costa Verde, stands a bakery café, El Pan de la Chola. About 750 metre walk from my apartment (and plenty of other interesting shops and cafes nearby).
Opened by a British ex actor and model Jonathan Day, El Pan follows the style of London hip coffee shops, with the minimalist decor, white walls and plain wooden tables, delicious artisan bread, yummy cakes and near perfect coffee. Day, nicknamed ‘Chola’ by his Peruvian friends, fell in love with the art of baking bread, and created what has since become one of the most fashionable eateries in Lima.
Great selection of wines, cheese and tapas with a funky, low-key vibe :). Not particularly cheap, but well worthwhile.
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La Esquina Wine Bar
920 C. BerlinGreat selection of wines, cheese and tapas with a funky, low-key vibe :). Not particularly cheap, but well worthwhile.
Yummy criolla sandwiches, smoothies and juices at this place in either Parque Kennedy or in front of Cine Alcazar (Av Santa Cruz). Not particularly cheap, but extremely yummy and worthwhile. I would not leave Lima without trying a sandwich from here :).
http://www.lalucha.com.pe/
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La Lucha
847 Av. Mariscal Andres de Sta. CruzYummy criolla sandwiches, smoothies and juices at this place in either Parque Kennedy or in front of Cine Alcazar (Av Santa Cruz). Not particularly cheap, but extremely yummy and worthwhile. I would not leave Lima without trying a sandwich from here :).
http://www.lalucha.com.pe/
This is a world-renowned cevicheria :). Ceviche is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají or chili peppers, and is absolutely delicious!
I have never eaten here, but it is supposed to be amazing.
http://www.lamarcebicheria.com/en/Lima.
Av. La Mar 770, Miraflores, Lima, about a 15 minute walk from my apartment.
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La mar cebichería peruana
770 Av. Mariscal La MarThis is a world-renowned cevicheria :). Ceviche is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají or chili peppers, and is absolutely delicious!
I have never eaten here, but it is supposed to be amazing.
http://www.lamarcebicheria.com/en/Lima.
Av. La Mar 770, Miraflores, Lima, about a 15 minute walk from my apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
It is quite a touristy place, but definitely worth checking out! You may be lucky enough to be there when there is dancing in the park - older couples doing salsa which is really cute :).
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Parque Kennedy
It is quite a touristy place, but definitely worth checking out! You may be lucky enough to be there when there is dancing in the park - older couples doing salsa which is really cute :).
It is one of the expat bars - if you are into that sort of thing :).
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The Corner Sports Bar & Grill
1207 Av. José LarcoIt is one of the expat bars - if you are into that sort of thing :).