Lima, Lima Province, Peru

Lima travel guide

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One of the world's great food cities on the Pacific. The best time to visit Lima is January, March, April and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time

January, March, April

Ideal length

3 days

~Cost/day

$130

Currency

USD

Plan Lima

Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.

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Best time to visit Lima

The best time to visit Lima is January, March, April and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Lima

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Timeline of Lima

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Lima, Peru.

~$5 · 1.5h

Governorate of New Toledo

The Governorate of New Toledo was a Spanish Governorate of the Crown of Castile formed from the previous southern half of the Inca Empire, stretching south into present day central

~$5 · 1.5h

Lima District

Lima is a district of Lima, Peru. It is the oldest district of the province and as such, vestiges of the city's Spanish period remain today in its historic centre, part of which wa

~$5 · 1.5h

Governorate of New Castile

The Governorate of New Castile was the gubernatorial region administered to Francisco Pizarro in 1529 by King Charles I of Spain, of which he was appointed governor via a capitulat

~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Desamparados station

Desamparados station is a railway station in Lima, Peru. It is situated on the southern margin of the Rímac River, next to the Government Palace, at the intersection of Áncash and

Free · 2h

Parque de la Muralla

The Park of the Wall is a public park located in the central district of Lima, Peru. It was inaugurated in 2004. Within its extension is part of the former Walls of Lima. The park

Free · 2h

Food & markets

Local food tour of Lima

Taste the signature dishes of Lima.

~$25 · 2h

Central market & street-food lunch

Grab lunch where locals do.

~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Lima itinerary

Day 1

09:00 · Timeline of Lima12:30 · Desamparados station16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch

Day 2

09:00 · Governorate of New Toledo12:30 · Parque de la Muralla16:00 · Governorate of New Castile

Day 3

09:00 · Lima District12:30 · Bodega y Quadra Museum16:00 · Gate of Lima

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Lima itinerary →

Lima travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Lima?+

The best months to visit Lima are January, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Lima?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Lima, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Lima expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Lima (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Lima?+

Popular highlights include Timeline of Lima, Governorate of New Toledo, Lima District and Governorate of New Castile. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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