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Representative view of Lima, Peru
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🇵🇪 Peru · South America

Lima

Coastal capital with landmark restaurants, clifftop districts and pre-Columbian museums.

Budget level
Affordable
Best months
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Ideal stay
2–3 days
Best for
Food, Culture, Nightlife

Overview

Peru's capital sits on the desert coast above the Pacific. Little rain but frequently grey outside the austral summer, and the country's food capital.

Plan & book

Stays, activities and transport for Lima will be bookable here soon.

Where to stayComing soon

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Why go to Lima

  • Internationally recognised restaurant scene
  • Miraflores and Barranco clifftops
  • Larco and pre-Columbian museums
  • Main international gateway

Budget

Lima is affordable by Peru standards. Across Peru, mid-range travellers typically spend about $65–$105 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Peru budget breakdown.

Practical information

  • Book landmark restaurants well ahead
  • Expect grey skies outside summer even without rain

When to go to Lima

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 2–3 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

  • Domestic flights link Lima with Cusco, Arequipa, Iquitos and the north quickly
  • Long-distance buses are extensive and much cheaper, but Andean routes are slow

Suggested itineraries

  • Peru classic

    12 days

    Lima food, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.

    Route: Lima → Sacred Valley → Machu Picchu → Cusco

  • Andes and canyon

    14 days

    Adds Arequipa, Colca and the high lake to the classic loop.

    Route: Lima → Arequipa & Colca Canyon → Lake Titicaca & Puno → Cusco

Peru guides