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SOME LIMA TIPS FOR TRAVELLERS

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Things to know before your trip

Lima, the capital of Peru and ‘The City of Kings’ as named by Spaniards, was founded in 1535. Over 8 million people live in Lima, out of the 30 million of Peru’s population.

Climate

Lima is humid city because is close to the sea! The temperature in summer (December to March) ranges from 25 to 31 °C and during winter (June to September), it drops to 13-17 °C.

Where to stay

Miraflores and Barranco are nice places to stay since they are safe, close to public transport and full of cultural sites and places to eat and have fun.

Getting around and exploring

Transport

Take official taxi from the airport to your hotel or a bus company like Airport Express (Link: https://www.airportexpresslima.com/). In the city you can use online apps like EasyTaxi, Uber and Cabify that are safer than street cabs. You can also use the ‘Metropolitano’ buses which run from north to south of Lima. The cost per ride is PEN 2.50

Food and drink

Peru is widely known for its delicious food! Lima has a lot of good quality restaurants for all tastes. You can’t miss Peru’s flagship drink ‘Pisco Sour’ or traditional dishes like ‘Ceviche’ or ‘Causa Rellena’. Tipping fee is around 10% and may not be included in the bill of the restaurant.

Nice places to visit

In Miraflores

• Visit Larcomar, a shopping mall with a theatre and many restaurants. • Walk/bike along the ocean-looking 5km cycle path ‘Malecón’. • Visit art craft boutiques of the Inka Market ‘Mercado Inca’.

In Barranco

• Make a wish at the Bridge of Sighs (‘Puente de los Suspiros’). • Visit Mario Testino Museum (MATE), Colonial Art Museum Pedro de Osma, or Contemporary Art Museum (MAC). • Visit Lucía de la Puente Art Gallery.

In Lima Historic Centre

• Visit the main square ‘Plaza de Armas’, San Francisco Monastery and the Catacombs. • Visit Art Museum of Lima (MALI), OHiggins House Museum, Museum of Central Reserve Bank.

WHAT BUDDIES SAYS

We are not guides, we are buddies.

Communicating with Cesar was effortless as he was very prompt in his replies and accommodating with my last minute requests. We had Pablo as our tour guide and Pablo didn’t disappoint. He was passionate and knowledgable of the places we went and thankfully.I’ll definitely recommend this tour to everyone else in Lima who wants a fully guided experience to interesting places like Callao

Yenni

This tour was awesome! Cesar was very welcoming and enhanced our stay in Lima. My girlfriend and I joined another tourist on the night time tour that included the Magic Water Circuit, street food, adult beverages, historic sites, and trendy bars. It was a unique and fun way to get to know the city. Cesar was very friendly and professional. Recommend!

Jessica

Really great way to get your bearings in lima. Got to see a really great part of town, enjoy Pisco sour’s, and have lots of great conversation. Pablo and Caesar care a lot about making sure their guests have the best time possible in Peru and it shows. Would really recommend this tour.

Alex

Exceeded all expectations. We got to see some really cool architecture and artwork. Explained some of the history of Lima, and of the neighborhoods we visited. Overall was a great experience, would highly recommend.