Food Costs in Lima Peru: What to Expect in 2025
Playing “Guess the Check” in Lima When dining out in Lima, one of my family’s favorite traditions is playing Guess the Check. Either my husband or I will grab the bill and make everyone at…
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6 Best Coffee Shops in Lima Peru: A Local’s Guide
A Thriving Coffee Scene in the Heart of Peru I can’t imagine starting my day without a good cup of coffee. And when you’re in Lima, whether you’re a casual coffee drinker or a devoted…
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Peruvian Desserts in Lima: 7 Delicious Foods to Try
When it comes to Peruvian cuisine, most travelers immediately think of savory dishes—I’m looking at you, ceviche—but Peru’s desserts can be just as incredible. From rich, caramel-filled treats to refreshing fruit-based delights, Peruvian desserts in…
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7 Delicious Peruvian Drinks in Lima
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…
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How Long to Stay in Lima: Planning the Perfect Trip Duration
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…
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Lima Peru Travel Apps: 9 Best Apps for Navigating the City
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…
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Money in Lima Peru: 9 Essential Tips for Tourists
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…
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Long Layover in Peru? Your Best of Lima One-Day Itinerary
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…
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13 Lima Peru Tourist Tips: Everything You Need to Know
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…
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Best Time to Visit Lima Peru: 2025 Month-by-Month Guide
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…
