Lima
Lima, the capital of Peru, lies on the country's arid Pacific coast. Though its colonial center is preserved, it's a bustling metropolis and one of South America’s largest cities. It's home to the Museo Larco collection of pre-Columbian art and the Museo de la Nación, tracing the history of Peru’s ancient civilizations. The Plaza de Armas and the 16th-century cathedral are the heart of old Lima Centro. Here is our City Guide to Lima, Peru.
STAY
HOTEL B Lima's only Relais & Châteaux hotel, located in a restored Belle Époque mansion, built in 1914 as a summer home for a wealthy Limeño family. Jirón Sáenz Peña 204, Barranco 15063, Peru; hotelb.pe
ATEMPORAL BY ANDEAN Nestled in the vibrant neighborhood of Miraflores on a residential street, this polished hotel occupying a 1940s mansion offers an escape from the bustling heart of Lima, Peru. Sta. María 190, Miraflores 15074, Peru; atemporal.pe
FAUSTO BY ANDEAN An artfully restored neoclassical hotel located on a charming tree-lined street in Lima's vibrant Miraflores district. Av. de la Aviación 316, Miraflores 15074, Peru; fausto.pe
BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK Set in a verdant garden atop a towering cliff, Belmond Miraflores Park is a true urban sanctuary and stands tall along the beautifully manicured Malecón clifftop park with impressive views along the coast. Mal. de la Reserva 1035, Miraflores 15074, Peru; belmond.com/hotels/south-america/peru/lima/belmond-miraflores-park
COUNTRY CLUB LIMA HOTEL The Country Club Lima Hotel is a five-star hotel in San Isidro District, Lima, Peru. It was inaugurated on February 8, 1927, as the most exclusive country club in Lima before being reorganised as a hotel. It overlooks the Golf Course, and Bar Ingles serves up one of the best pisco sours in Peru. Ca. Los Eucaliptos 590, San Isidro 15076, Peru; countryclublimahotel.com
VILLA BARRANCO BY ANANAY HOTELS A restored 1920s republican townhouse in Barranco, near the ocean and steeped in the district's arts spirit. A serene coastal residence by Ananay Hotels. C. Carlos Zegarra 274, Lima 15063, Peru; villabarranco.ananayhotels.com
CASA REPUBLICA BARRANCO Casa República is an exclusive boutique hotel in Barranco, Lima, Peru, offering a unique stay in a restored 1920s mansion. Jirón Sáenz Peña 208, Barranco 15063, Peru; casarepublica.com
DINE | DRINK
KJOLLE One of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants by Chef Pia León. Enjoy the multi-course tasting menu for lunch or dinner. Av. Pedro de Osma 301, Barranco 15063, Peru; kjolle.com
CENTRAL Central is the flagship restaurant of Peruvian Chef Virgilio Martínez Véliz and one of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Av. Pedro de Osma 301, Barranco 15063, Peru; centralrestaurante.com.pe
MAIDO Named the Best Restaurant in the world in 2025, Maido is an upmarket, contemporary restaurant featuring local cuisine with a Japanese twist. Ca. San Martín No. 399, Miraflores 15074, Peru; maido.pe
ASTRID Y GASTON A classic Lima restaurant with outstanding Peruvian food and a beautiful courtyard with eccentric decorations. Av. Paz Soldán 290, San Isidro 15073, Peru; astridygaston.com
MERITO Mérito is a relaxed, casual fine dining restaurant in Lima's Barranco district, founded by Venezuelan chef Juan Luis Martinez. Jr, 28 De Julio 206, Barranco 15063, Peru; merito.com.pe
EL MERCADO A bustling seafood restaurant by Peruvian Chef Rafael Osterling in Miraflores. Av. Hipólito Unanue 203, Miraflores 15074, Peru; elmercado.pe
RAFAEL Chef Rafael Osterling's acclaimed fusion restaurant in Miraflores blends Peruvian, Italian & Japanese cuisine Ca. San Martín 300, Miraflores 15074, Peru; rafaelosterling.pe
AYAHUASCA Located in a former colonial palace (Berninzon mansion) dating back to the 19th century, Ahahuasca is an indoor/outdoor restaurant bar in Barranco. Av. San Martín 130, Barranco 15063, Peru; ayahuascarestobar.com
ISOLINA An authentic Peruvian taberna in Barranco. Av. San Martín 101, Lima 15063, Peru; isolina.pe
BAR INGLES Famous for the best Pisco Sour in Peru. Bar Inglés offers signature cocktails, gourmet bites, and live music from Thursday to Saturday nights. Ca. Los Eucaliptos 590, San Isidro 15076, Peru; countryclublimahotel.com/en/cuisine/bar-ingles
PAN DE CHOLA El Pan de la Chola in Lima offers artisanal breads crafted from local ingredients under Jonathan Dell's expertise. Santiago De Compostela 167, La Molina 15026, Peru; elpandelachola.com
DEMO Demo in Barranco, Lima, combines Venezuelan and Peruvian influences in a relaxed, neighborhood setting. The best place for breakfast pastries, especially croissants. Jirón Domeyer 282, Barranco 15063, Peru; demo-lima.com
CLAUDIA LIVING The best place in Lima for afternoon tea. Av. General Juan Antonio Pezet 1467, San Isidro; claudialiving.com
OSAKA The popular Asian-Peruvian fusion restaurant has a Lima location, which is arguably the best. Felipe, Av. Felipe Pardo y Aliaga 660, San Isidro 15073, Peru; osakanikkei.com
SAPIENS A Peruvian grillhouse by Chef Jaime Pesaque in Lima's San Isidro neighborhood, known for its focus on cooking with fire and a large open grill. Av. Felipe Pardo y Aliaga 689, San Isidro 15073, Peru; sapienslima.com
UKE HANDROLL BAR The first Handroll restaurant in Peru. A Nikkei-style bar with just 11 seats, where each guest enjoys a direct experience with the itamae. C. Leonidas Yerovi 117, San Isidro 15073, Peru; ukehandrolls.com
ALANYA Quaint and cozy coffee shop in the lively and artsy neighborhood of Barranco in Lima, Peru. Jirón Domeyer 223, Barranco 15063, Peru
TROPPO One of the best Italian restaurants in Lima. C. Los Libertadores 199, San Isidro 15073, Peru
PASTA A great little place serving incredible homemade pastas - truly some of the best we have had outside of Italy. C. Choquehuanca 611, San Isidro 15073, Peru; pasta-restaurants.com
CHIFA TITI A delicious Chinese/Peruvian restaurant. Av. Javier Prado Este 1212, Lima 15036, Peru; chifatiti.com
MAYTA Peruvian contemporary cuisine by Jaime Pesaque. Av. Mariscal La Mar 1285, Miraflores 15027, Peru; maytalima.com
CANTA RANA Canta Rana is an old-school cevichería and huarique that's stood in Barranco for over 35 years. Genova 101, Barranco 15063, Peru; cantarana.pe
LA GLORIA A classic Lima institution since 1994 by Chef Oscar Velarde. C. Atahualpa 201, Miraflores 15074, Peru; lagloria.pe
HUACA Elevated Peruvian dishes in an elegant setting, with views of a pre-Incan stepped pyramid. Ca. Gral. Borgoño Nº860, Lima 15074, Peru; resthuacapucllana.com
COSTANERA 700 The expansive a la carte menu skips across continents, offering ceviche, makis, tiraditos and tempura, as well as the Costanera signature: chita a la sal. Jr. Manuel Tovar 179, Miraflores 15074, Peru; costanera700.pe
SIETE Siete Restaurante sits in a century-old, wood-paneled house in Lima's Barranco, offering Peruvian flavors with a light Asian twist. Jirón Domeyer 260, Barranco 04, Peru; 7restaurante.mesa247.pe
CLON Clon is a casual and contemporary restaurant that plays with Peru's high-end ingredients and Venezuela's recipes. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 203A, Barranco 15065, Peru; clonrest.com
LA PERLITA A modern cevicheria in the Barranco district. Jirón Domeyer 140, Lima, 15063
LADY BEE Since opening Lady Bee in Lima in 2021, Alonso Palomino and Gabriela León have set the Peruvian capital abuzz with their signature drinks and small plates. Av. Pedro de Osma 205, Barranco 15063, Peru; ladybee.bar
CICLOS CAFÉ A specialty Peruvian coffee shop in Barranco. Jr. Colina 111, Lima 15063, Peru
EL CACAOTAL A chocolate tasting room and boutique, El Cacaotal was opened by American expat Amanda Jo Wildey in 2016. Jr. Colina 111, Barranco 15063, Peru; elcacaotal.com
CAFE TOSTADO Café Tostado is a hidden gem in Lima, offering authentic Peruvian cuisine with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Av. Nicolás de Piérola 222, Barranco 15063, Peru
BLU GELATERIA Blu Gelateria is a renowned ice cream parlor located in Barranco, Lima, offering a wide range of delicious gelato and sorbetto. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 201, Barranco 15063, Peru
GRAN CHIFA CHUNG YION Rice rolls, shrimp dumplings, chicken giblet & other Cantonese fare served in an unassuming eatery. Jiron Unión 126, Barranco 15063, Peru; chifachungyionunionbarranco.com
JUANITO BARRANCO Located in the main square of Barranco neighborhood, Juanito de Barranco is a legendary tavern in Lima that has been serving locals since 1937. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 270, Barranco 15063, Peru
LA 73 La 73 is a popular restaurant in Barranco known for its modern twist on traditional Peruvian cuisine. Av. el Sol 175, Barranco 15063, Peru
SARGENTO PIMIENTA ROCK BAR A bar with live music ranging from salsa to rock. Av. Francisco Bolognesi 757, Barranco 15063, Peru; sargentopimienta.com.pe
PERRO GATO PERICOTE A cafe and wine bar. Boulevard Barranco, Sanchez Carrion 173, Barranco 15063, Peru
ROB ROY A cocktail bar with bites in Barranco. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 170 Barranco
LA ZAPATERIA Custom handmade to measure leather shoes, boots and accessories. 100% handcrafted.28 De Julio 206 A, Barranco 15063, Peru; cooperativehandmade.pe/tienda/
BODEGA PISELLI A classic, no-frills Lima bodega since 1915 with real charm. John Wayne ate and drank here once - they display the black & white photo to prove it. 28 De Julio 297, Barranco 15063, Peru
PROYECTOAMIL A Swiss/Peruvian art gallery. Av. Pedro de Osma 409, Barranco 15063, Peru; proyectoamil.org
ARTESANOS DON BOSCO Exquisite furniture, wood and stone sculptures. 225 S Conkling St, Baltimore, MD 21224; artesanosdonbosco.com
AWICHA Located in an old colonial house in Barranco, Awicha serves modern Peruvian food in a casual setting. Jirón Domeyer 296, Barranco 15063, Peru; awicharestaurante.com
HORNEANDO LIMA A "hidden kitchen" in the heart of Barranco with wonderful food and great hospitality. Av. San Martín 110A, Barranco 15063 Peru;
NEIRA CAFE LAB Neira Café Lab is a specialty coffee shop in Miraflores, Lima. Founded by barista champion Harrysson Neira, the café is deeply rooted in Peruvian coffee culture. Ca. Enrique Palacios 1074, Miraflores 15074, Peru; neiracafelab.com
INDIO PIZZA A hidden gem offering delicious and authentic pizzas with crispy yet chewy crusts, flavorful sauces, and fresh toppings. Jirón Domeyer 282, Barranco 15063, Peru
CORDIAL A Bar, a Restaurant and a Wine shop in Lima with a selection of natural wines. Local, seasonal, organic food and natural wines. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 810, Barranco 15063, Peru
LA CUADRA DE SALADOR A Peruvian steakhouse. Jirón Centenario 105, Barranco 15063, Peru; lacuadradesalvador.com
JAPONESA & CO A Japanese restaurant in Lima. Jirón Domeyer 296, Lima 15063, Peru
LA LINTERNA A popular pizza restaurant with multiple locations. pizzerialalinterna.com
ARLOTIA Bold fusion of two very different cuisines: Basque and Peruvian. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 340, Barranco 15047, Peru
SELECTOS IBERIOCS A specialty store and restaurant with the best Iberian ham and the widest range of Spanish wines in Lima. C. Tarapacá 217, Miraflores 15074, Peru; selectosibericos.com
PEJERREY POINT A popular seafood spot, especially known for its delicious fish sandwiches (Pan con Pejerrey) and traditional Peruvian marine cuisine, located in the Barranco district. Jiron Unión 170, Barranco 15063, Peru
RUE A casual cafe and restaurant in Barranco. Jirón Domeyer 301, Barranco 15063, Peru
CALA Diverse fare & cocktails served in a polished restaurant featuring a bar, a terrace & sea views. Circuito de Playas, Barranco 15063, Peru; cala-restaurante-lounge.cluvi.pe
CASONA OFELIA Ofelia is an extraordinary all-day cafe and breakfast in an antique house in Barranco. The ideal spot for brunch. Jr. Pérez Roca 244, Lima 15063, Peru
PAN SAL AIRE A restaurant and market with an artisanal bakery. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 320, , Lima, Barranco 15063, Peru.
FLORENCIA VEGAN KITCHEN A colorful and warm fully vegan restaurant and café. Jr, Jirón Cora 364, Barranco 15063, Peru
VICTORIA BAR Victoria Bar, nestled in the chic San Isidro district of Lima, is a must-visit for cocktail enthusiasts. Av. Pedro de Osma 135, Barranco 15063, Peru
CASA BULBO Casa Bulbo is an amazing old casona with a bar and DJs. Av. Francisco Bolognesi 660, Barranco 15063, Peru
SOTANO 25 BAR A restaurant and bar, focused on meat, with live music and a lively atmosphere. 28 De Julio 205, Barranco 15063, Peru; sotano25restobar.com
REPUBLICA DEL PISCO República del Pisco is highly praised for its excellent food and cocktails, with standout dishes like ceviche, lomo saltado, and Chaufa de Quinoa. republicadelpisco.com
JUANITO DE BARRANCO A traditional tavern since 1937. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 270, Barranco 15063, Peru
LA NOCHE DE BARRANCO A cocktail bar with live music. Sanchez Carrion 199, Barranco 15063, Peru; lanoche.com.pe
CAFE LUNA NUEVA A traditional cafe and restaurant in Barranco. Av. San Martín 149, Barranco 15063, Peru
FUMU BAKERY Brioche donuts & asian inspired desserts. Jr. Soldado Cabada 310, Barranco 15063, Peru
PACHE CAFÉ A popular coffee shop in Lima's Barranco district known for its cozy vibe, good coffee, and desserts. C. Grimaldo del Solar 317, Miraflores 15074, Peru;
UKAW A charming Peruvian chocolate cafe and store. Jr, Jiron Martinez de Pinillos 105, Barranco 15063, Peru; ukawchocolate.com/tienda
MONA ROSA CAFE A popular Cafe in Barranco. Jirón Domeyer 266, Barranco 15047, Peru
SINGULAR CAFE A pet-friendly cafe with a terrace offering stunning ocean views, Malecon Mariscal Ramon Castilla 238, Lima 15063, Peru
FELICIA Y DOMINGO Felicia & Domingo is a Peruvian specialty coffee company that serves as a platform to empower Peruvian coffee farmers and artisans. Av. Pedro de Osma 135, Barranco 15063, Peru; feliciadomingo.com
ANCESTRAL A cafe and restaurant with a terrace and garden in Barranco. Av. San Martín 143, Barranco 15063, Peru
MR. JAS COFFEE A coffee and gelato shop in Barranco. Jr.Batalla De Junin 358, Barranco 15063, Peru
PUKU PUKU Puku Puku is a 100% Peruvian specialty coffee chain that originated as a sustainable and everyday space for seeking an escape from urban life. pukupuku.pe
CALETA DOLSA A cozy cafe, perfect for breakfast before the beach. Av. San Martín 223, Barranco 15063, Peru
ALANYA REPOSTERIA Alanya Repostería is a renowned bakery and café situated in Barranco, Lima. Jirón Domeyer 223, Barranco 15063, Peru
CASA LOLA A healthy cafe in Barranco. Jirón Domeyer 219, Barranco 15063, Peru
SOFA CAFE Local café and restaurant offering a variety of breakfast items, salads, panini's, sandwiches and drinks. Av. San Martín N°480, Barranco 15063, Peru; sofacafeperu.com
LA PANETTERIA A delicious sourdough bread bakery. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 369, Barranco 15063, Peru
SPECIALE HELADERIA A specialty ice cream shop. Jr. Batallón Ayacucho 276, Barranco 15063, Peru
KUKURUCHO HELADOS A specialty ice cream shop. Jr.Batalla De Junin 436, Barranco 15063, Peru
CREM DELA CREME Crem dela Crem is a popular ice cream shop located in Barranco, right across from the district's main park. The shop offers a variety of unique flavors. Parque Municipal 109, Barranco LIMA 4, Peru
ART | CULTURE
MUSEO PEDRO DE OSMA Century-old mansion offering guided tours of colonial Peruvian artworks, gardens & grounds. Pedro de Osma 421, Barranco 15063, Peru; museopedrodeosma.org
LARCO The Larco Museum is a privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art, located in the Pueblo Libre District of Lima, Peru. The museum is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 5,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. frente al, Parque Larco, Av. Simón Bolivar 1515 Ingreso por, Navarra 169, Pueblo Libre 15084, Peru; museolarco.org
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART The Museum of Contemporary Art of Lima is a contemporary art museum in Barranco District, Lima, Peru. The museum was designed by Peruvian architect Frederick Cooper Llosa and built on land donated by the Municipality of Barranco. It is run as a private non-profit organization. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 1511, Barranco 15063, Peru; maclima.pe
MUSEO DE ARTE LIMA The Lima Art Museum is an art museum in Lima, Peru. The museum is located in the Palacio de la Exposición. The museum was inaugurated in 1961. The collection includes ceramics, textiles, sculptures, and paintings surveying almost 3,000 years of history ranging from the pre-Columbian to Contemporary time periods. Parque de la Exposición, Av. 9 de Diciembre 125, Lima 15046, Peru; mali.pe
GALERÍA GATO An art gallery in downtown Lima. Jr. Breña 281, Breña 15082, Peru; galeriagato.com
COLECCIÓN ENRICO POLI The Colección Poli is a private museum of incredible pre-Columbian artifacts and colonial treasures, including furniture, paintings and jewelry. Lord Cochrane 466, Miraflores, Lima 15073, Peru; coleccionpoli.com/pe
AMANO Venerable museum offering guided tours of pre-Columbian textile art & archaeological materials. Retiro 160, Miraflores 15073, Peru; museoamano.org
CASA DE ALIAGA The Casa de Aliaga is a colonial-style building located in the historic centre of Lima, Peru. It was built on a huaca, dating back to May 1536, at the beginning of the founding of the city, and belonged to Conquistador Geronimo de Aliaga. Jirón de la Unión 224, Lima 15001, Peru; casadealiaga.com
MUSEO JADE RIVERA Museo Jade Rivera is a cultural landmark in Barranco, Lima, dedicated to celebrating the work and philosophy of renowned Peruvian artist Jade Rivera. Av. Sáenz Peña 205, Barranco 15063, Peru; museojaderivera.com
PUENTE DE LOS SUSPIROS The Bridge of Sighs is a wooden pedestrian overpass located between the Hermitage of Barranco and the Paseo Chabuca Granda in Barranco District, in Lima, Peru. It is one of the most visited tourist places in the historic district, and a meeting point for couples in love. Jr. Batallón 271, Barranco 15063, Peru
CATEDRAL DE LIMA The Cathedral Basilica of Lima, commonly known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Lima, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Lima, Peru. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Lima. Its construction began in 1535 by Francisco Pizarro and was completed in 1797, having been built in its present form between 1602 and 1797. Plaza de Armas de Lima, Jirón Carabaya s/n, Lima 15001, Peru; catedraldelima.org.pe
CASA VICTOR DELFIN It is a cultural space, home and studio of Peruvian artist Victor Delfin, who has lived and worked there since 1970. Jirón Domeyer 368, Barranco 15063, Peru
GALERIA CRISIS Galeria Crisis is a Private Gallery showing mostly Installation Art with a focus on Environmental Art/Eco Art. por el garaje, C. Coronel Alfonso Ugarte 260, Barranco 15063, Peru; crisis.pe
BIBLIOTECA MUNICIPAL A beautiful grand library in Lima. Jirón Conde de Superunda 141, Lima 15001, Peru
LIVIA BENAVIDES GALLERY Livia Benavides is an art gallery specialized in Latin American conceptual art. Mal. Souza 252, Barranco 15063, Peru; liviabenavides.com
SHOP
ESVUDO Founded in Peru, ESCVDO is a handcrafted luxury label deeply inspired by Peru's rich textile heritage. Jirón Juan Fanning 108, Barranco, Lima 15063, Peru; escvdo.com
DÉDALO Chic store selling contemporary Peruvian crafts, home decor, clothing, jewelry & art. Jirón Sáenz Peña 295, Barranco 15063, Peru; dedalo.pe
LA REBELDE BOOK STORE An iconic bookstore located in the vibrant Barranco district of Peru. Known for its extensive collection of literature. Jr.Batalla De Junin 260, Barranco 15063, Peru; larebelde.net
NULL LAB CERAMIL WORKSHOP Book an appointment with ceramicist Sergio at the Null Lab Barranco workshop for a pottery close-up. Calle Melgar 216
ESPACIO ENCUENTRO An art gallery. Cajamarca 106, Barranco 15063, Peru
COTTO DESIGNS Cotto Designs is a ceramic studio based in Lima, Peru. Manco Cápac 269, Lima 15063, Peru
POLEN STUDIO A ceramic studio based in pre-Columbian studies. Delucchi 205, Barranco 15063, Peru; polenceramicstudio.com
CUATRO EN UN BAUL A charming art and design shop selling unique items from local artists, focusing on vintage and recycled materials. Cajamarca 404, Lima 15063, Peru
EL CLOSET DE MI HERMANO A women’s clothing store with multiple locations in Lima. Jirón Centenario 189, Barranco 15063, Peru; elclosetdemihermana.com
QAYTU A sustainable concept store. Av. Pedro de Osma 135, Barranco 15063, Peru
UNO STORE A women’s clothing store. Jiron Martinez de Pinillos 101, Barranco 15063, Peru; unothestore.com
ESTUDIO KOP Art and design store. Av. Pedro de Osma 320, Barranco 15063, Peru
LACALANDRIA BIO SHOP An organic grocery store. Av. Almte. Miguel Grau 610, Barranco 15063, Peru
NEO CONCEPT STORE A clothing and design concept store. Av. Sáenz Peña 127 Barranco Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima LIMA, 04, Peru;
FLOAM A sustainable clothing store. Av. San Martín 156, Lima 15063, Peru; floam.com.pe
PUNA Multidisciplinary studio. Interior design, object design, graphic design and art direction. Calle Colina 128 D; Barranco, Lima, Peru; puna.com.pe
ARTESANIAS LA PALLA Specialized in select traditional folk art: Weavings, pottery, masks, hand-painted frames and trys, baskets, charms, amulets. Cajamarca 212, Barranco 15063, Peru
LA CASA DE KANÚ A rare book store. Av. San Martín 670, Barranco 15063, Peru
PLACERES COMPULSIVOS A book store in Lima. Jiron Mariscal Jose Antonio de Sucre 407, Barranco 15047, Peru; placerescompulsivos.pe