Lima in a Week: Top Tips and Must-Dos, Lima, Peru

Nestled on the stunning coastline of the Pacific Ocean, Lima is a city where history meets modern vibrancy.

As Peru鈥檚 capital, Lima is the聽gateway to exploring the rich culture, culinary delights, and dynamic urban experiences of this fascinating country.

I had the pleasure of聽visiting Lima for a total of seven days, before and after visiting Machu Picchu in August. Lima is a bustling city so my goal was to try as many restaurants and bars as I could try in such a short visit, and not leave the city.

Here are some聽unique things to do in Lima Peru聽when you are short on time, along with practical tips to make your trip seamless and unforgettable.

Founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535,聽Lima was known as 鈥淟a Ciudad de los Reyes鈥澛爋r 鈥淭he City of Kings.鈥�

This historic city became the聽political, cultural, and religious hub聽of Spanish South America during colonial times.

Today, Lima is a聽bustling metropolis聽that beautifully preserves its historical roots while embracing modernity. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Lima in a Week: Top Tips and Must-Dos
Guide Location: Peru » Lima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Gina Bambinelli
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Plaza Mayor (Plaza de Armas)
the Monastery of San Francisco
Pre-Columbian Ruins at Huaca Pucllana
the Pyramid at Huaca Huallamarca
El Olivar de San Isidro Park
Gaijin Cocina Nikkei in the San Isidro district
Cosme Restaurante y Bar
Primos Chicken Bar, San Isidro
La Mar Cevicher铆a Peruana
CH脡 CH脕 Miraflores
Lady Bee
Ol茅 Restaurante
The Parrot Shadow
Pitahaya Lounge
Molly鈥檚 Irish Bar & Restaurant
Viajero Kokopelli Lima 鈥� Barranco
Hilton Garden Inn Miraflores
JW Marriott Hotel Lima
鈥淓l Beso鈥� sculpture
Love鈥檚 Park

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