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Lima, the Peruvian capital, has become a magnet for gourmet tourism apart from being an important hub in Latin America. The city, far from beautiful, has its own character and conquers the visitor with its tastes, smiles and mild climate. Travelers on the way to Machu Picchu should make the time to visit Lima as well as there is plenty to discover.
HOTELS
BELMOND MIRAFLORES PARK
Luxury and style in the heart of Miraflores
Malecón de la Reserva, 18 – Miraflores
+5116104000
HOTEL B
Lima’s de facto boutique hotel
Sáenz Peña, 204 – Barranco
+5112060800
ATEMPORAL
Brand new home away from home
Santa Maria, 190 – Miraflores
+5117005100
RADISSON DECAPOLIS MIRAFLORES
Comfortable and well located
Avenida 28 de Julio, 151 – Miraflores
+5116251200
SECOND HOME
Feel at home in Barranco
Domeyer, 366 – Barranco
+5112475522
RESTAURANTS
MARAS
Each bite is an explosion of exotic flavors
Calle Amador Merino Reyna, 339 – San Isidro
+5112015023
RAFAEL
High-quality home cooking
San Martín, 300 – Miraflores
+5112424149
MAIDO
The best-ever nikkei cuisine in the world
San Martín, 399 – Miraflores
+5114479333
EL MERCADO
Peruvian classics in an airy environment
Hipólito Unanue, 203 – Miraflores
+5112211322
CENTRAL
Latin America’s best restaurant
Santa Isabel, 376 – Miraflores
+5112428515
ASTRID & GASTÓN
Celebrity chef Gastón Acurio’s home base
Avenida Paz Soldán, 290 – San Isidro
+5114422775
OSSO CARNICERÍA Y SALUMERIA
Meat lovers paradise with a hipster twist
Tahiti, 175 – La Molina
+5113681046
PAPACHO’S
Succulent burgers and taco burgers
Avenida La Paz, 1045 – Miraflores (also at Larcomar Mall)
+5112536460
TANTA
All-day dining bistro style
Pasaje Nicolás de Rivera, 142 – Centro Histórico (and several other locations)
+5114283115
LA PICANTERÍA
Once upon a time this is how Lima used to eat out
Francisco Moreno, 388 – Surquillo
+5112416676
MÓ CAFÉ + BISTRÓ
Simple yet delicious bistro fare
Prolongación San Martín, 131 – Barranco
+5114895459
MATRIA
Good food to please all tastes
General Mendiburu, 823 – Miraflores
+5114222784
ISOLINA TABERNA PERUANA
Peruvian fare in a lively atmosphere
Prolongación Avenida San Martín, 101 – Barranco
+5112475075
LA MAR CEBICHERÍA
Internationally approved ceviche paradise
Avenida La Mar, 770 – Miraflores
+5114213365
AL TOKE PEZ
Delicious seafood hole-in-the-wall
Avenida Angamos, 886 – Surquillo
PANCHITA | SAZÓN CRIOLLA
Peruvian home-style comfort food
Calle 2 de Mayo, 298 – Miraflores
+5112425957
CAFÉS, BARS & CLUBS
COLONIA & CO
For that perfect caffè latte
Prolongación Avenida San Martín, 131 – Barranco
+51987761231
EL PAN DE LA CHOLA
Amazing bakery par excellence
Avenida La Mar, 918 – Miraflores
BARRA 55
Coolest bar in town
Avenida 28 de Julio, 206 – Barranco
JAYA BREW COMPANY
Artisan brewery with Inca names
Martir José Olaya, 139 – Miraflores
+5114336570
CALA BAR LOUNGE
Sophisticated drinks with ocean views
Circuito Vial Costa Verde – Playa Barranco
+5112529187
CLUB GOTICA
DJs, lights, VIPs and electro vibes
Centro Comercial Larcomar – Miraflores
+5112528624
LA ESQUINA WINEBAR
Great pairings for wine lovers
Berlín, 920 – Miraflores
+5112422456
MALABAR
Great drinks in this restobar
Camino Real, 101 – San Isidro
+5114405200
ART, GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
MATE | MUSEO MARIO TESTINO
Fashion photographer’s take on museums
Avenida Pedro de Osma, 409 – Barranco
+5112517755
MALI | MUSEO DE ARTE DE LIMA
Peru’s art history in one place
Paseo Colón, 125 – Parque de la Exposición
+5113310126
MONUMENTAL CALLAO
Crumbling neighborhood comes back to life in style
Constitución, 250 – Callao
+51989771342
LUCIA DE LA PUENTE GALERÍA DE ARTE
Lima’s most important private gallery
Saenz Peña, 206 – Barranco
+5114770237
GALERÍA 80M2
Peruvian contemporary art
Malecón Pazos, 252 – Barranco
+5112529246
MUSEO PEDRO DE OSMA
Classics in a classy building
Avenida Pedro de Osma, 421 – Barranco
+5114670063
LUM | LUGAR DE LA MEMORIA, LA TOLERANCIA Y LA INCLUSIÓN SOCIAL
Architecture masterpiece hosting Peru’s recent history
Bajada San Martín, 151 – Miraflores
+5117192065
INSIDER INFO
• In the first half of every month of September, Lima hosts MISTURA, a food festival with food from all over Peru, prepared by locals and celeb chefs alike for as little as US$ 2,50.
• From Wednesday to Sunday evenings there is a Magic Water Fountain Show – CIRCUITO MÁGICO DEL AGUA – at the Parque de la Reserva with 13 interactive water fountains displaying lights and sounds. Great for kids but everybody loves it.