Holiday in Lima
City in Peru — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇵🇪
Country
Peru
Type
City
Best time to travel
December–April (summer, sunny)
Budget/day
50–90 €
Getting there from Germany
Flights with one stop (Madrid, Amsterdam, Bogotá) take 14–17 hours to Jorge Chávez (LIM). No visa required for Germans (90 days).
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What makes Lima special as a destination?
Lima, the capital of Peru, has developed into one of the most exciting gourmet metropolises in the world in recent years. With three restaurants among the top 50 worldwide — including Central, which has been awarded the best restaurant in the world — Lima is a culinary epicenter that brings the incredible biodiversity of Peru from the coast to the Andes and the Amazon to the plate. The historic old town around the Plaza Mayor is a UNESCO World Heritage site and impresses with magnificent colonial churches, the Archbishop's Palace, and the catacombs of the San Francisco Monastery, which house thousands of bones. The Barranco district enchants with colorful street art, bohemian bars, and the Bridge of Sighs, while Miraflores, with its dramatic coastal location above the Pacific, elegant parks, and the pre-Columbian Huaca-Pucllana temple, represents modern Lima. Ceviche, Lima's national dish made from raw fish in lime juice, chili, and onions, is the best in the world here — whether in a Michelin-starred restaurant or at a simple cevicheria in the market. Paragliding over the cliffs of Miraflores offers spectacular views of the Pacific. Lima is the ideal starting point for trips to Cusco, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon. June to September offers the driest season.
What are the top highlights in Lima?
The top highlights in Lima include Miraflores & Larcomar, Centro Histórico, Huaca Pucllana, Barranco, Circuito Mágico del Agua.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Miraflores & Larcomar
Lima's most modern district perched on cliffs above the Pacific – with parks, paragliders over the sea, and the elegant shopping center Larcomar.
Centro Histórico
The colonial old town (UNESCO) with the Plaza Mayor, the Archbishop's Palace, and the catacombs of the San Francisco Monastery – underground passages full of bones.
Huaca Pucllana
A 1,500-year-old adobe pyramid in the middle of Miraflores – illuminated at night and with a top-notch restaurant right next to it.
Barranco
Lima's artist and bohemian district: colorful houses, street art, the Bridge of Sighs, and the best bar scene in the city.
Circuito Mágico del Agua
The largest fountain park in the world in Parque de la Reserva – 13 illuminated water fountains with music and light shows in the evening.
Hotels in Lima
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When is the best time to visit Lima?
The best time to visit Lima is December–April (summer, sunny). Warm and sunny, 25–30 °C, rarely rains, perfect weather for exploring In winter: Cool and foggy (Garúa), 15–19 °C, gray skies May–November, but no rain
Recommended travel time
December–April (summer, sunny)
Summer
Warm and sunny, 25–30 °C, rarely rains, perfect weather for exploring
Winter
Cool and foggy (Garúa), 15–19 °C, gray skies May–November, but no rain
How much does a holiday in Lima cost?
Budget travellers: 20–35 €/day, mid-range: 50–90 €/day, luxury: 130–300 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
20–35 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
50–90 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
130–300 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Lima?
Flights with one stop (Madrid, Amsterdam, Bogotá) take 14–17 hours to Jorge Chávez (LIM). No visa required for Germans (90 days).
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Lima?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Ceviche is eaten in Lima only at lunchtime – the best ceviches are found in cevicherías that close around 3–4 PM (fish must be fresh!).
The Metropolitano (rapid bus) and the new Metro Line 1 are the fastest ways through the city – taxis in traffic take forever.
Barranco on Saturday night is a must – the bars on Bajada de Baños fill up from 10 PM and the Pisco Sours flow.
A cooking class in Lima is a highlight – you learn to prepare ceviche, causa, and lomo saltado and take the recipes home.
What should you eat in Lima?
Typical specialities in Lima: Ceviche — Peru's national dish: raw fish 'cooked' in lime juice with onions, chili, and sweet potato – best at La Mar or Al Toke Pez., Lomo Saltado — Stir-fried beef with tomatoes, onions, and soy sauce on rice – the perfect fusion of Chinese and Peruvian cuisine., Causa Limeña — Layered potato terrine with avocado, tuna, or chicken – served cold and beautifully arranged., Pisco Sour — Peru's national cocktail: Pisco, lime juice, syrup, egg white, and Angostura – frothy, tangy, and dangerously good., Anticuchos — Grilled beef heart skewers with ají sauce – street food from the charcoal grill, especially popular in the evenings in Miraflores..
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