- Getting There
- Lima is Peru's capital with over 10 million inhabitants
- Jorge Chavez International Airport is located in Callao, 17 km from tourist areas
- Public buses from other cities take over 10 hours through unsafe roads
- Peru Hop offers safe bus service with hotel drop-offs
- Top Attractions
- MALI museum displays 17,000 pieces of Peruvian art history
- Larco Archaeological Museum features 45,000 pre-Columbian artifacts
- MAC museum focuses on contemporary visual arts in Barranco
- Lima hosts annual graffiti festival "Nosotras Estamos en La Calle"
- Activities and Entertainment
- Free walking tours available daily from Miraflores
- Traditional Peruvian cuisine includes ceviche and causa de atún
- Barranco offers nightlife with clubs and bars
- Local markets sell fresh produce and traditional products
- Safety Tips
- Avoid ATMs at night and pickpocketing
- Day trips recommended, especially from city center
- Trusted taxi services recommended, especially outside airport
- Currency exchange available at street vendors or banks