While Peruvian cuisine with dishes like Ceviche, Lomo Saltado, and Tallarines Verdes gets plenty of attention, Peru’s vibrant drink scene is just as exciting—starting, of course, with the famous Pisco Sour. But it doesn’t stop…
When we first started visiting our family home on the beaches of Tumbes, stopping in Lima felt like an unnecessary stop we had to endure. Oh, how things change! Now, the Lima portion of our…
People always ask what I love about Lima, and I have a hard time answering because there is just so much to choose from! The food, the shopping, the hotels, the stunning colonial architecture of…
In January 2016, I traveled to Lima by myself for the first time. I was starting the (very long) process of buying our beach house in Tumbes, Peru’s northernmost province. While I had traveled extensively…
International flights often land in Lima at inconvenient hours, making it a common layover destination for travelers en route to dream locations like the Amazon or Machu Picchu. But a layover doesn’t have to mean…
One of the challenges of writing about something you know well, and love dearly is seeing it with fresh eyes and remembering what you didn’t always know. In other words, I’ve forgotten what I didn’t…
Lima is a city of surprises, and the best time to visit Lima Peru depends entirely on what you want from your trip. Whether you’re chasing sun-drenched days, diving into world-class cuisine, or exploring the…
Little makes me happier than landing in Lima. I know a great trip awaits—just as soon as I navigate the challenge of getting from Jorge Chávez International Airport to the city’s tourist districts like Miraflores,…
Wondering what to pack for Lima Peru? When I started traveling to Lima, we mostly went when my son was on vacation, which meant in December and March. As those months tend to be warmer,…
If you’re planning a trip to Lima, you’re probably on your way to somewhere fabulous, like the Amazon or Machu Picchu and Cusco. But before you schedule yourself for just a night at a Lima…
