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Lima, Lima Province, Peru

3 days in Lima

One of the world's great food cities on the Pacific. Here's how to spend 3 days in Lima: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Lima trip is January, March and April. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, March, April
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Lima itinerary, day by day

1

Day 1

09:00
Local food tour of Lima~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Lima.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
3

Day 3

09:00
Local food tour of Lima~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Lima.
12:30
Local food tour of Lima~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Lima.
16:00
Local food tour of Lima~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Lima.

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What 3 days in Lima costs

What this trip costs

$961
Flights$45047%
Stay$11712%
Activities$16017%
Food$11712%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$313%
Buffer$394%
$320/day

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

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3 days in Lima: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Lima?+

3 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 Local food tour of Lima, Central market & street-food lunch and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Lima cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 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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