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Lima Travel Guides

Editorial guides to the Pacific city — written from the cliffs, the cevicherías, and the colonial streets. Updated regularly with what's actually worth your time.

Traveler arriving at a modern Lima airport terminal with a rolling suitcase

Lima Travel Mistakes to Avoid

October 4, 2026

Avoid the Lima travel mistakes that cause the most friction: relying on outdated airport directions, picking transport that does not…

Traveler arriving at a Lima accommodation with luggage in the evening.

Lima First Night Guide

October 3, 2026

Plan a smooth first night in Lima with practical airport-transfer choices, late-arrival priorities, Historic Center guidance, and up-to-date safety planning.

Traveler walking in Miraflores during a car-free Lima trip

Lima Itinerary Without a Car

October 2, 2026

Build a smooth car-free Lima trip around a Miraflores base, neighborhood-focused days, short walks, and paid rides for longer cross-city…

Ocean view from the Miraflores Malecón in Lima

Lima Neighborhoods Guide

September 30, 2026

Choose between Miraflores, Barranco, Lima’s Historic Center, San Isidro and Surquillo with practical airport, food, evening and safety advice.

Pacific view from the Miraflores Malecón in Lima

Lima City Tour Guide

September 29, 2026

Plan a satisfying Lima city tour with a flexible route through the Historic Center, Miraflores, and Barranco, plus airport arrival…

Lima street scene at dusk during the Christmas season

Lima Christmas Travel Guide

September 28, 2026

Plan a Lima Christmas trip for Friday, December 25, 2026, with practical advice for holiday hours, transport checks, reservations, budgets,…

Urban streetscape in Lima for a weekend city break

Lima Weekend Getaway Guide

September 24, 2026

Plan a focused two-day Lima escape around the Historic Center, Miraflores, and Barranco, with practical airport-transfer, safety, timing, and budgeting…

Traveler with carry-on luggage outside Lima Airport during a layover

Lima Airport Layover Guide

September 21, 2026

Make a confident plan for a Lima Airport layover, with practical advice on connections, airport transfers, Miraflores outings, road disruption,…

Traveler planning a day out in Lima

Lima Fall Travel Guide

September 18, 2026

Plan a September-to-November trip to Lima with a flexible itinerary, formal transport choices, current safety checks, and practical booking advice.