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Lima, Lima Province, Peru

2 days in Lima

One of the world's great food cities on the Pacific. Here's how to spend 2 days in Lima: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Lima trip is January, March and April. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
January, March, April
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Timeline of Lima~$5
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Lima, Peru.
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Governorate of New Toledo~$5
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
12:30
Lima District~$5
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
16:00
Gate of Lima~$5
The Gate of Lima was a monumental gate in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. Built in 1700, it was located on the southern end of Trujillo Bridge, which connected the neighbourhood

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What 2 days in Lima costs

What this trip costs

$712
Flights$45063%
Stay$598%
Activities$477%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$356/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Lima: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Lima?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Lima without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Lima?+

Start with Timeline of Lima, Parque de la Muralla and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Lima cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Lima?+

The best months to visit Lima are January, March, April and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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