Lima Travel Stories

Nov 15, 2023 • 4 min read

Whether you're visiting Lima in its own right or using it as a stopover en route to Cuzco and the Andes, this is when to go.

Nov 15, 2023 • 4 min read

The best ways to navigate the Peruvian capital without looking like a tourist

Nov 14, 2023 • 7 min read

Lima is stunning, but further adventure and archeological wonders await on these day trips.

Nov 13, 2023 • 5 min read

From 3000 years of Peruvian art and panoramic views to amazing archaeological sites, some of the best things to do in Lima are free.

Nov 9, 2023 • 6 min read

Peru's capital is overflowing with history, culture, sumptuous food and ocean-side delights. Here's your ultimate guide to the best things to do in Lima.

Nov 8, 2023 • 7 min read

A stepping stone for bucket-list sites such as Machu Picchu, Lima has its own special magic. Here's what you need to know before you come.

Nov 15, 2022 • 5 min read

Ricardo Martins show you how to eat your way through Lima, Peru, a gastronomical delight centuries in the making.

Apr 20, 2022 • 6 min read

From erotic pre-Columbian ceramics to urban art with a social purpose, be sure to include a visit to Lima's best museums on your next trip to Peru.

Oct 29, 2019 • 4 min read

For those who travel to eat, finding a balance of healthy/indulgent meals can be tricky. Here are the best foodie destinations for a health kick or a feast.

Apr 15, 2019 • 6 min read

In the lush valleys of southern Peru, every year between March and April, grapes designated for pisco are harvested, fermented and distilled in order to…

May 9, 2018 • 5 min read

Six years ago, Lonely Planet Local Agnes Rivera traveled south along the Pacific Coast and landed in Lima, Peru. Quickly charmed by the capital city’s…

Nov 8, 2017 • 7 min read

2013 was a pivotal point for Peru’s arrival on the world’s culinary stage. It was in this year that Peruvian food grabbed its first Michelin star,…