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9 Days in Lima: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Lima, Peru. Discover ancient ruins, vibrant parks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Join us as we explore the hidden gems of Lima!

Trip to Lima

Day 1Culinary Delights and Wildlife Encounters
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$31

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$ 3

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Restaurante Arturo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
7 - 10 min

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Miguel Grau Square
Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Parque Zoológico Huachipa
Animal enclosures including big cats & primates, plus an aquarium & dinosaur attraction.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Granja Azul - Santa Clara
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
18 - 22 min

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Punto Italiano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$10
Day 2Romance and Stunning Views
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$25

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$ 2

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

Taverna dei Dogi
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
Alameda Chabuca Granda
Busy park featuring numerous fairs & festivals as well as dance, comedy & concert performances.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Iglesia Las Nazarenas
This church with a mural of the Crucifixion is the starting point of a yearly religious procession.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Punta Sal
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Parque del Amor
Landscaped park overlooking the ocean with a huge kissing sculpture, mosaic walls & a snack stand.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Delfino Mar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Street Food Feast and Cultural Immersion
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$43

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$ 2

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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La Lucha
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Miraflores Central Park
Triangular urban park offering trees, landscaped lawns & paths, plus an amphitheater & a playground.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Huaca Pucllana Site Museum
Remains of a clay & adobe stepped pyramid from the Lima Culture (200–700 A.D.), plus tours & museum.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
21 - 26 min

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Friendship Park
Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Yume - Sushi & Bar
Un Sushi Bar que no teme experimentar nuevos sabores. Fusionamos estilos e ingredientes de diferentes culturas.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$9
7 - 10 min

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Tierra Santa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 4Ronald's Bars and Magical Water Show
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$33

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$ 3

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Las Barras de Ronald
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
5 - 8 min

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Parque María Reiche
Totemic figures resembling the Nazca Lines made with flowers at a clifftop park with Pacific views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Magic Water Circuit of the Reserve Park
Picturesque neighborhood park known for its fountains & evening laser light shows off the water.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$2
8 - 12 min

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Brasuca - Restaurante
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10
8 - 10 min

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Chili's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
Day 5Coffee Break and Animal Kingdom
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$36

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$ 2

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Starbucks
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Parque de las Leyendas
This zoo features animals from around the world, plus a botanical garden, museum & ancient ruins.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
25 - 30 min

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Plaza San Martín
Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Chinatown
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
8 - 11 min

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El Paisano Ferreñafano
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
Day 6Italian Cuisine and Historic Landmarks
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$32

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$ 3

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Trattoria Italia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 6 min

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Plaza Dos de Mayo
Large circular plaza with a monument memorializing an 1802 South American victory against Spain.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Parque Universitario
Former college quad with monuments & ornamental pools around a German clock tower donated in 1921.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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El Paisano Ferreñafano
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$11
11 - 14 min

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Mi Barrunto
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
Day 7Gastronomic Exploration and Religious Marvels
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$39

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$ 2

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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De Cesar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$7
3 - 4 min

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Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Lima
Baroque-style Roman Catholic church & monastery with a prominent library & underground catacombs.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
15 - 18 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Chili's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$12
10 - 15 min

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Chanchipan
A media cuadra de la Plaza San José en Jesús María. La primera chicharronería fusión del Perú.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13
Day 8BBQ Feast and Recreational Fun
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$31

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$ 3

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

53 - 64 min

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La Leña
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$8
11 - 14 min

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Club Zonal Sinchi Roca
Vast park with soccer fields & open-air swimming pools, plus jogging paths & a small zoo.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
45 - 54 min

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Park of the Exposition
Large park featuring gardens, lakes & an amphitheater, plus buildings such as an art museum.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Tony Roma's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
6 - 8 min

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Mi Barrunto
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
Day 9Sports, Water Shows, and Local Delicacies
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$35

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$ 3

Arawi Miraflores Express

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Club Cusco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
10 - 15 min

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Magic Water Circuit
Vast water fountain complex known for choreographed light displays with sound & music at night.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Estadio Nacional
Home to Peru's national football team, this open-air stadium also hosts major concerts.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Mi Barrunto
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
11 - 14 min

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Chanchipan
A media cuadra de la Plaza San José en Jesús María. La primera chicharronería fusión del Perú.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $322 In total

Activities & Food:$304
Transport:$18