One day in Lima

If, like me, you only have one day to spare in Lima, you can get a good impression of what the city is about. Here's how you could spend your day:


No need to get up early, like most places in Peru, Lima seems to wake up pleasantly slowly. Start in historic center to visit Basílica and Convent of San Francisco, Basilica and Convent of Santo Domingo and Casa de la Literatura Peruana. While walking, breakfast on fresh churros from one of the local vendors before popping int the (free) Museo Municipal Prehispánico. At noon, watch change of guards at Palacio de Gobierno de la República del Perú.


For lunch taxi to Miraflores and eat at El Bodegón. Walk over to the pyramids of Pucllana and join the informative and entertaining guided tour of this unique archeological site.


Walk to the joint Parque 7 de Junio and Parque John F. Kennedy where you can try to cuddle some for the many aloof cats enjoying their comfortable day there. Right next to the parks is the liveliest part of Miraflores. Snack on picarones in the park, or head over to Helarte for cake, pancake or waffles; but be aware that the portions are massive.


For the evening, taxi to Barranco. Stroll down Bajada de Baños for a sunset view from the mirador at the bottom. Coming back up buy your souvenir from one of the local handicraft stalls before admiring the murals at Puente Montero Bernales. Have your dinner at Pan Sal Aire and chase it with fantastic ice cream at Blu Gelateria.
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Post by David_Kaiser | Nov 2, 2025