Where to Stay in Lima If You Love to Eat
The smartest places to stay if you want to eat your way through Lima — minimum traffic time, maximum mealtime. Let’s be real — for a lot of people coming to Lima, they’re here to…
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Alpaca Wool Quality Guide: How to Find Premium Products
You came to Lima ready to dive into the culture, eat your way through the city’s world-famous restaurants, and—of course—treat yourself to that gorgeous alpaca sweater, coat, or scarf you’ve been dreaming about. But here’s…
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“Lima Was the Highlight”: Why Peru’s Capital Might Be the Best Part of Your Trip
When most travelers dream of Peru, Lima usually isn’t the star of the show. Machu Picchu takes the spotlight. The Amazon calls to the adventurous. And Lima? Often just a stopover on the way to…
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Where to Buy a SIM Card in Peru in 2025
I’ll admit it: I’m a little addicted to my phone. The moment the plane touches down in Lima, I flip it on and stare at the screen—waiting for that little local carrier name to pop…
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Gamarra District Lima Guide: How to Shop Peru’s Largest Textile Market
Located in Lima’s La Victoria neighborhood, the Gamarra District is considered the textile capital of Peru. With hundreds of shops and stalls selling everything from branded sweatshirts to fabrics and embroidery, it’s chaotic—but an absolute…
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Haggling in Lima Markets: 9 Secrets For Successful Shopping
Shopping in Lima’s artisan markets is more than a transaction—it’s an experience. Here’s how to haggle with confidence, charm, and cultural know-how. A Family Lesson in the Art of Bargaining In the 1970s, my husband’s…
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Lima Mall Architecture: The Stunning Design of Upscale Shopping Centers
Lima isn’t always what you expect—and neither are its malls. When I first began visiting Peru in 2009, shopping meant artisan markets, colorful textiles, and the joy of discovery. Luxury? Not so much. But as…
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Fly for the Glow: A Lima Travel Medical Aesthetics Adventure
How a Wild Idea and a Little Curiosity Turned Into a Fresh-Faced Win As a Gen X woman facing down the downing of my face—but not one for looking like a duck—I’ve dabbled in aesthetics….
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NHow Lima: 5 Perks From Peru’s Most Instagrammable Hotel
Let me start by saying: I didn’t mean to find NHow Lima. In fact, I was already happily booked into another hotel—The Ikonik- a solid, no-nonsense spot across the street. (More on that one in…
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2 Best Boutique Hotels in Lima: Hotel B vs. Villa Barranco
Dreaming of Hotel B in Barranco I had always dreamed of staying at Hotel B Lima, a stunning Belle Époque mansion in the heart of Barranco. It looks like the kind of place where something…
