Lima
Peru's unfairly overlooked capital



Many tourists arrive in Lima only to fly straight out to Cusco, Arequipa or other popular tourist destinations in Peru. But the country’s sprawling capital deserves a chance to impress, and travellers who stick around for a few days are rewarded with a fascinating mix of history, culture, food and drink in this metropolitan melting-pot of all things Peruvian.
Lima is increasingly recognised as the culinary hotspot of South America, and foodies flock here to dine at world-renowned restaurants owned by Peruvian celebrity chefs such as Gastón Acurio and Virgilio Martínez. The city is also packed with lively cafes, bars and nightclubs, spread across bohemian districts, chic upscale areas, and places where regular Peruvians grab a cold beer.
The city is also home to most of Peru’s best museums and art galleries, while the historic centre – all of which is a UNESCO World Heritage site – is packed with mansions, churches and palaces from Peru’s colonial period and the Republican Era. You’ll also find archaeological sites right in the heart of the city, such as Huaca Pucllana in Miraflores, as well as the vast complex of Pachacamac just south of Lima’s urban boundary.
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Explore Lima
6 days
Classic Peru & Machu Picchu
The classic route to Peru's most popular highlights
9 days
Machu Picchu & Amazon lodge
See Peru from rainforest eco-lodge to mountain empires
8 days
Active Sacred Valley & Machu Picchu trek
Explore Peru's grand route of the Incas
18 days
Northern Peru beyond Machu Picchu
Amazon river cruises and archaeological wonders
Lima Tours
Galapagos Cruise & Machu Picchu
See the two gems of South America
13 daysFrom $4,790Ecuador, Peru | |
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Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Diving, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |

Machu Picchu Family Tour
7 day privately guided tour of Machu Picchu
7 daysFrom $2,990Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, Culture, Cities, History, Culinary, Food, Wine |

Short Machu Picchu Tour
5 day privately guided tour of Machu Picchu
5 daysFrom $1,590Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Family, Active, Walking, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, History |

Machu Picchu and the Amazon Rainforest Tour
8 day privately guided tour across the Amazon and Machu Picchu
8 daysFrom $2,990Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Puerto Maldonado, Peruvian Amazon | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Luxury, Honeymoon, Family, Active, Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, Culture, Spiritual, History, Culinary, Food |
Lima Travel Companies


Lost World Adventures
Custom tours to Latin America
Central America, South America | |
Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Family, Nature & Wildlife, Culture |