Have you been to Lima, Peru? Advice? Tips? Pointers? Ideas?

Question

My husband may have a business deal in Lima, Peru and we thought it would be fun for me to make the trip with him. But we know nothing about Peru. Is it safe? What is there for us to do? Have you been there before? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Answer 1

Lima is great, historically wise, in particular. But for lodging and viewing the ocean and a nice city, go to Miraflores, only some 15 minutes from downtown LIma. You can find all types of hotels, like Marriott, Plaza, etc. and also some lower level good ones.

Miraflores is beautiful and a safe city.

Answer 2

If you're talking about just Lima, then:

First, bring summer clothes, 'cause it is HOT in Lima at this time. Also, beware of the sun, you might have seen sun like this in the US, but bear in mind you are closer to the equator and the sun's rays are stronger here, so if you are not carefull you'll get a major SUNBURN.

Second. Peruvian food is awesome, but if you're not used to spices (I mean all spices, not just chilli and other hot stuff), it might be hard on your stomach. Take it ieasy at first to give your system time to get used to it.

Third. Peruvian partying starts late and ends late. People will show up at the club around midnight or 1 am and party til 8 or 9 am.

Fourth. Try the Pisco Sour, but be carefull, it is desceitful. It has a lot of sugar so you wont feel the puch, but the pisco is 40° proof, so go slow on the pisco sour drinking.

Fifth. try the Inca Kola. It is a yellow soda with a bubble gum taste. Kindda an aquired taste.

Sixth: Try a Chifa (Titi, Chifa Internacional, Wa Lok) Chifa is cantonese food peruvian style. Chinese have been in Peru for about 1.5 to 2 centuries and their cooking has fused with Peruvian cooking. Actually an typical peruvian dish is stir fried beef (Called "lomo saltado").

Seventh: Go to the beach. If you can make it to the beach called "ASIA" (about 97 kms south of Lima) do it. It is were everyone is during the summer.

Eigth: Hang out at "Larco Mar", maybe have lunch there. The view is worth the visit.

Ninth: I know it is hot, but try visiting the old city (downtown). The palace of government, the cathedral, the Church of San Francisco. If you happen to have lunch there, try the T'anta.

Tenth: Visit the Huaca Pucllana (an old holly place from before the Incas). You could eat at the "La Huaca" Restaurant that overlooks the huaca.

Eleventh: If you have time, Visit the Sanctuary of Pachacamac. The most holy place in Inca and Pre inca times other than the Coricancha in Cuzco.

Finally: There is always Cuzco and Machu Picchu, about 1,000 kms south of Lima and Sipan and the Royal tombs of Sipan about 600 kms north of Lima.

Answer 3

Depends where you go, if you're husband's going on business I doubt youll be going to any bad parts.  Don't dress like a tourist, hats, sunglass, shorts, taks, guide books, and cameras are no-nos.  Look hree for more info

www.theultimateperulist.blogspot.com

Answer 4

MiraFlores!!! Its in Lima, and its very beautiful!! Its somewhat cold, but not really. If its summer in the U.S its winter there. IT gets like in the low/mid 50's.

Don't worry, I'm Peruvian, and its amazing!!!

Answer 5

it depends wheere your going. i was born in barranca peru about 4 or 3 hours away from lima, peru is safe though many places are dangerous you do need to watch your back. not that someone is there its just safe to make sure. lima is just like the U.S theres burger king, mcdonalds, KFC, ha well i love my country though its corrupt many cops will stop you and if they see your luggage they wont let you go unless you pay them. but its marvalous the view the air haha if you can breath they dont have smog checks over there. it is beutiful though visit it theres alot of stuff you will love to!

like the company brands:

Lacoste

Abercombie

Hollister

Pollo

and there all cheap there about 30 to 35 soles witch is 10 american dollars. you can buy almost anything in dollars but EUROS are better.

well have fun if you need anything let me know!

-Jorge Carreno

Answer 6

I personally didn't like lima much. It is a very large dirty city. It isn't that safe so beware. I lived there for 6 weeks but I admit I didn't go out too much since I was way busy with work. There are some pretty cool museums and it is a fun cultural thing to go to the local market. I think the best part of Peru is Cusco and Matchu Pitchu. It is totaly worth it to fly over there and see that after you leave Lima.

Have fun.

Answer 7

Try Miraflores.. its a suburb of Lima that was a very safe nice area, that is where we stayed when we were there.  

Downtown Lima was a bit questionable in some areas but seriously.. MIRAFLORES haha, I can't stress it enough.