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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
