Location: Lima
Top Things to do in Lima
Things to do in Lima, Lima Region: The Best Neighborhoods
Lima, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535, is a fascinating city and a treasure trove of history. Explore ancient Incan archeological sites, or stroll through the elegant cathedrals and opulent palaces dating from Spanish colonial times. Downtown Lima is crowded, but you'll enjoy exploring the city's neighborhoods—especially the beachfront areas, which have great shopping and dining and fabulous hotels.
Restaurants in Lima
1. Miraflores
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,580 reviews
This beachfront residential district features many of Lima's excellent shops, restaurants, nightspots and first class hotels.
Reviewed By 2017aajaa
Miraflores is a wonderful part of Peru filled with wonderful restaurants and parks to see! Highly recommend visiting Love Park, the Mall on the Cliff, and Kennedy Park, all areas within walking distance. There’s also mutiple markets in the area that sell beautiful souvenirs as well.
2. San Isidro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,036 reviews
Elegant and charming residential neighborhood located north of Lima features neo-classic architecture, cobblestone streets, excellent dining, good shopping and the Huaca Hallamarma, a restored pre-Inca pyramid that now serves as a small museum of Indian artifacts.
Reviewed By Chinapjs - Washington DC, United States
Half of the foreign embassies are located here and some of Lima's best restaurants and sports clubs. One of the tonier neighborhoods to live in. One of South America's oldest golf clubs is located right in the middle plus two famous churches, a museum or two and a great park full of hundred year old and older Oliver Trees.
3. Barranco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,773 reviews
Reviewed By Susanorkide - Fredensborg, Denmark
I absolutely loved this bohemian district close to the ocean with a lot of street art, artists and artisans. Barranco has beautiful and old architecture. I was there, on my last day in Lima, January 1, so it was pretty crowded. Nevertheless, I enjoyed to walk around the neighbourhood, and it’s definitely worth a visit.
4. Callao
5. Barrio Chino
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 461 reviews
Like Chinatowns in other countries, Lima's two-block Chinatown is the place to go for Chinese cuisine. The area has undergone a renaissance in recent years after a 1997 renovation in preparation for the 150th anniversary of Chinese immigration to Peru.
Reviewed By Susysv - Paris, France
Great place to visit to see the Chinese neighborhood in Lima, has lots of shops selling fresh produce, Asian products, etc and lots of Chinese restaurants. Try the traditional Chinese brunch “Yam cha” which is open as of early in the morning. As the traffic is quite dense in Lima, especially in the center where the Barrio Chino or Chinatown is located, go on a Sunday morning around 9/10 am. Parking lots available.
