You’ve just had an incredible meal — ceviche in Miraflores, handmade pasta in San Isidro, or maybe a tasting menu that was pure magic. The waiter brings the check. You smile, reach for it, and…
Keeping to a budget is essential these days, and the good news is that in Lima, your dollars (or euros) go far—like really far. You can stay somewhere clean, safe, and well-located without blowing your…
Let’s be honest—every trip to Peru includes some shopping. Mine do at least. So whether you’re picking up souvenirs, gifting loved ones, or treating yourself to something timeless (like a beautiful alpaca coat), you’re going…
When I first came to Lima on my own, I spent way too much time debating where to stay. I knew Miraflores was the tourist hub—we’d stayed very high and very low end there—but I…
I never knew raw fish would become such a big part of my life. But poof — marry a Peruvian and everything changes. Now our trips to Lima revolve around finding as many chances as…
By Eric Torriani, Oh La Lima Contributor At Oh La Lima, we believe that travel is about connection—seeing a place not just with your eyes, but through memory, meaning, and story. This post comes from…
“Have you been to Maido?” It’s inevitably one of the first things I hear when I mention Lima travel But whether it’s Maido, it used to be Central, or another name off The World’s 50…
When I first started coming to Lima, I stayed in San Isidro. It felt safe, comfortable, and familiar — tree-lined streets, immaculate supermarkets (honestly better than at home), charming restaurants, and El Olivar park, which…
Guest Post by Eric – Lima Guide, Driver, and Foodie Extraordinaire One of the best parts of Oh La Lima is the incredible people we meet—people who help bring the city to life in ways…
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…
