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Front of the Lima airport with cars in front and purple night sky in background.

Lima Airport: Everything You Need to Know Before Flying

Make your way through the Lima airport worry-free with these insider tips and information about Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport.

Grass, flowers, and trees of Parque Kennedy with gray church in the distance.

Parque Kennedy: The Central Park of Miraflores

Explore Lima’s Parque Kennedy, the cultural center of the Miraflores district. Learn more about the park’s history and find out what to see and do during your visit!

Hand holding a silver cup with ice, a pink flower, and blackberries on top at Carnaval Bar in Lima.

Lima Nightlife: The 10 Best Bars in Lima, Peru

Not sure where to go for a fun night out in Lima, Peru? Visit these 10 best bars throughout the city to discover Lima nightlife.

Two wooden windows and a door with blue wall. Metal designs covering the door and windows.

24 Hours in Lima, Peru: What to See in One Day

Only have 24 hours in Lima? No problem! Follow this ambitious guide to visit Miraflores, the Larco Museum, the Historic Center, and Barranco with just 24 hours in Lima.

Partly cloudy skies over the Plaza de Armas of Cusco, the city's main square and gathering place.

Cusco’s Plaza de Armas: A place of gathering

Cusco’s Plaza de Armas is narrated by Inca history, Spanish architecture and native Quechua culture that will captivate you.

A mural in Barranco of a man removing a heart-shaped piece of his face to reveal a bird underneath.

Discover Barranco, Lima’s Cultural District

The neighborhood of Barranco offers travelers a unique taste of colorful architecture amid a budding art scene.

A festive Easter celebration in Ayacucho.

Celebrating Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Ayacucho

Ayacucho, located in the Peruvian central highlands, is nationally recognized for having the best Semana Santa festivities in the entire of Peru.

A tree with purple flowers and some visitors in walking in front of the Arequipa Cathedral.

A Walking Tour of Arequipa

A guided walking tour of Arequipa, Peru with recommendations for best places to see and things to do in the city

Huaca Pucllana, an adobe archaeological complex found in the Miraflores district of Lima.

Ruins in Lima: Archaeological Sites in Peru’s Capital

You should not dismiss Lima so quickly as there are a few noteworthy sites in the city and around that will be of interest to many history lovers.