Our Guide to Lima, Peru's Seriously Underrated Capital
Briefly

Lima is a vibrant city known for its culinary scene, featuring famous restaurants like Central and Astrid y Gastón. It offers more than just food, with lively neighborhoods full of salsa music and colorful markets. Historic colonial mansions now house modern boutiques and wine bars. Key areas include the bustling downtown, rich with European architecture and local art, as well as the dynamic districts of Barranco and Miraflores, which offer diverse experiences ranging from traditional dishes to contemporary nightlife.
Lima is a place where you can encounter layers of history as well as modern Peru—and the creatives who have made it one of South America's great cities.
To know Lima is to love Lima—all you need is a little patience and the confidence to strike up a conversation with one of the laughing Limeños in the cevichería.
Downtown Lima is a fascinating collision of regal European architecture and a bustling Latin American metropolis: traffic, crowds, buskers.
Barranco and Miraflores are more dynamic than ever, and there's plenty more to explore in popular neighborhoods.
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