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10 Days in Lima: A Journey of Flavors and Culture

Fernando Carvalho

Fernando Carvalho

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Lima, Peru, where you'll discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city. From exploring historic sites to savoring mouthwatering dishes, this itinerary has it all.

Trip to Lima

Day 1Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Wonders
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$62

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$ 7

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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La Lucha
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
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
18 - 22 min

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Friendship Park
Public park with a towering arch covered in a bright tile mosaic, plus walking paths & a pond.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Parque Zonal Huascar
Park with a boating lake, soccer field & tennis courts, plus a small zoo with farmyard animals.
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Hacienda Mamacona
Criadero de Caballos Peruanos de Paso, que ofrece espectáculos con estos caballos, almuerzos y matrimonio, eventos corporativos y turísticos.
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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$28
21 - 26 min

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Raices Peruanas
Bienvenido! Somos Restaurant Turístico Raíces Peruanas y tenemos 16 años de trayectoria Preparamos platos típicos y frituras de insuperable sabor, por eso nos hemos convertido en uno de los restaurantes más visitados en Villa El Salvador.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2Parks, Love, and Culinary Delights
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$50

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$ 4

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Restaurante Arturo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
6 - 9 min

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Parque Universitario
Former college quad with monuments & ornamental pools around a German clock tower donated in 1921.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Alameda Chabuca Granda
Busy park featuring numerous fairs & festivals as well as dance, comedy & concert performances.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Punta Sal
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$20
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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$18
Day 3Historic Plazas and Authentic Flavors
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$56

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$ 4

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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DeVera's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
3 - 4 min

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Plaza San Martín
Large urban gathering space offering a central José de San Martín monument, green space & benches.
9:00 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Plaza Dos de Mayo
Large circular plaza with a monument memorializing an 1802 South American victory against Spain.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Trattoria Italia
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
13 - 16 min

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El Paisano Ferreñafano
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
Day 4Exploring Lima's Heritage and Chinatown
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$64

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$ 5

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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De Cesar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Muninet Parque La Muralla
Pieces of the city's ancient wall are displayed at this urban park with walkways & a kids' train.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Zonal Club Huiracocha
Roomy park with recreational facilities, including a swimming pool & courts for basketball & tennis.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Lima Main Square
Known as the birthplace of Lima, this plaza featuring a fountain is bordered by iconic palaces.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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El Paisano Ferreñafano
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
8 - 11 min

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Chinatown
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 5Traditional Eateries and Architectural Marvels
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$69

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$ 6

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Bar Restaurant Cordano
Fundado en 1905, por los ciudadanos italianos: Luigi, Antonio y Virgilio Cordano, desde su apertura albergó diversos personajes prominentes de la política, intelectuales, artistas, así como a la colonia italiana que regentaba diversos comercios del centro de Lima...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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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$13
7 - 9 min

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Miguel Grau Square
Urban square with lawns & flower beds, plus a monument dedicated to a Peruvian naval hero.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Chili's
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
8 - 10 min

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Brasuca - Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
Day 6Parks, Grilled Delights, and International Cuisine
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$54

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$ 6

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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La Leña
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
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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$22
8 - 10 min

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Brasuca - Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
Day 7Sports, Parks, and Culinary Adventures
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$56

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$ 3

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Brasuca - Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
15 - 22 min

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Estadio Nacional
Home to Peru's national football team, this open-air stadium also hosts major concerts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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El Campo de Marte
Sizable urban park with a stadium, skate park & monuments, plus lawns, a pool & sports facilities.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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Bongiorno Trattoria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 8Clubs, Water Shows, and Seafood Delights
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$73

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$ 4

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Club Cusco
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
11 - 16 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
34 - 41 min

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Fortaleza del Real Felipe
Storied 18th-century fort built to defend against pirates, with tours & an on-site museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
10 - 15 min

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Cabos Restaurante del Puerto
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
6 - 9 min

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Restaurante Mateos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 9Local Bars, Parks, and Gastronomic Delights
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$70

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$ 6

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Las Barras de Ronald
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
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
21 - 26 min

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Magic Water Circuit
Vast water fountain complex known for choreographed light displays with sound & music at night.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Restaurante Arequipeño El Mistiano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
6 - 8 min

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Mi Barrunto
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 10Ancient Ruins, Museums, and Local Cuisine
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$81

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$ 3

Golden Mar Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Huaca Pucllana Restaurante
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
1 - 2 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.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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La Bodega De La Trattoria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
4 - 6 min

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El Bodegón
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $675 In total

Activities & Food:$634
Transport:$41