Things to do
Things to do
Lima
Whether it's sunny or (more likely) gray, there's plenty to explore in Lima beyond just the food! Check out some of our favorite spots.
Barranco
📍 Start: Puente de los Suspiros
Lima’s artsy district, just minutes from Miraflores, is filled with colorful murals, galleries, and cafés. Cross the Puente de los Suspiros while holding your breath—legend says you’ll get your wish! Then grab coffee or lunch at one of our recommended spots - check out the Food and Drinks tab :)
Barranco
📍 Start: Puente de los Suspiros
Lima’s artsy district, just minutes from Miraflores, is filled with colorful murals, galleries, and cafés. Cross the Puente de los Suspiros while holding your breath—legend says you’ll get your wish! Then grab coffee or lunch at one of our recommended spots - check out the Food and Drinks tab :)
Barranco
📍 Start: Puente de los Suspiros
Lima’s artsy district, just minutes from Miraflores, is filled with colorful murals, galleries, and cafés. Cross the Puente de los Suspiros while holding your breath—legend says you’ll get your wish! Then grab coffee or lunch at one of our recommended spots - check out the Food and Drinks tab :)
Centro Histórico de Lima
📍 Start: Plaza Mayor, Lima
Lima’s historic center is full of colonial architecture and history. From Plaza Mayor, see the Government Palace, Cathedral, and Archbishop’s Palace. Walk to Calle Capón (Chinatown) for markets and chifa (Peruvian-Chinese food). Nearby, visit the Convento de San Francisco with its baroque design and eerie catacombs.
Centro Histórico de Lima
📍 Start: Plaza Mayor, Lima
Lima’s historic center is full of colonial architecture and history. From Plaza Mayor, see the Government Palace, Cathedral, and Archbishop’s Palace. Walk to Calle Capón (Chinatown) for markets and chifa (Peruvian-Chinese food). Nearby, visit the Convento de San Francisco with its baroque design and eerie catacombs.
Centro Histórico de Lima
📍 Start: Plaza Mayor, Lima
Lima’s historic center is full of colonial architecture and history. From Plaza Mayor, see the Government Palace, Cathedral, and Archbishop’s Palace. Walk to Calle Capón (Chinatown) for markets and chifa (Peruvian-Chinese food). Nearby, visit the Convento de San Francisco with its baroque design and eerie catacombs.
Inka Market
Petit Thouars 5321, Miraflores
If you’re not heading to Cusco but still want to shop for alpaca sweaters, textiles, and artisan souvenirs, this is the perfect spot to pick up a piece of Peru.
Inka Market
Petit Thouars 5321, Miraflores
If you’re not heading to Cusco but still want to shop for alpaca sweaters, textiles, and artisan souvenirs, this is the perfect spot to pick up a piece of Peru.
Inka Market
Petit Thouars 5321, Miraflores
If you’re not heading to Cusco but still want to shop for alpaca sweaters, textiles, and artisan souvenirs, this is the perfect spot to pick up a piece of Peru.
Malecón de Miraflores
📍Start: Larcomar
Just steps from your hotel, stroll along the Malecón—a scenic clifftop walk stretching for about 5 km with breathtaking ocean views and paragliding opportunities. Need to shop? Larcomar is right there with great stores and dining options.
www.larcomar.com
Malecón de Miraflores
📍 Start: Larcomar
Just steps from your hotel, stroll along the Malecón—a scenic clifftop walk stretching for about 5 km with breathtaking ocean views and paragliding opportunities. Need to shop? Larcomar is right there with great stores and dining options.
Malecón de Miraflores
📍Start: Larcomar
Just steps from your hotel, stroll along the Malecón—a scenic clifftop walk stretching for about 5 km with breathtaking ocean views and paragliding opportunities. Need to shop? Larcomar is right there with great stores and dining options.
www.larcomar.com
Museo de Arte de Lima
Paseo Colón 125, Lima
From ancient artifacts to modern works, MALI showcases Peru’s artistic evolution in a stunning 19th-century building.
www.mali.pe
Museo de Arte de Lima
Paseo Colón 125, Lima
From ancient artifacts to modern works, MALI showcases Peru’s artistic evolution in a stunning 19th-century building.
www.mali.pe
Museo de Arte de Lima
Paseo Colón 125, Lima
From ancient artifacts to modern works, MALI showcases Peru’s artistic evolution in a stunning 19th-century building.
www.mali.pe
Museo Larco
169 Navarra, Pueblo Libre
A world-class museum showcasing pre-Columbian artifacts, including a famous collection of Moche erotic pottery. Enjoy its garden café after exploring.
www.museolarco.org
Museo Larco
169 Navarra, Pueblo Libre
A world-class museum showcasing pre-Columbian artifacts, including a famous collection of Moche erotic pottery. Enjoy its garden café after exploring.
www.museolarco.org
Museo Larco
169 Navarra, Pueblo Libre
A world-class museum showcasing pre-Columbian artifacts, including a famous collection of Moche erotic pottery. Enjoy its garden café after exploring.
www.museolarco.org
Perú
Planning to travel before or after the wedding? There’s so much to see!
For help organizing your trip, reach out to Denisse at denisse@t-journeys.com—fun fact, she’s also Michela’s mom!
Planning to travel before or after the wedding? There’s so much to see!
For help organizing your trip, reach out to Denisse at denisse@t-journeys.com—fun fact, she’s also Michela’s mom!
Cusco & Machu Picchu
Must-see
You’re probably already planning this one. Explore Cusco’s historic streets, visit the Sacred Valley’s ruins, and experience Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Cusco & Machu Picchu
Must-see
You’re probably already planning this one. Explore Cusco’s historic streets, visit the Sacred Valley’s ruins, and experience Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Cusco & Machu Picchu
Must-see
You’re probably already planning this one. Explore Cusco’s historic streets, visit the Sacred Valley’s ruins, and experience Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
The Peruvian Amazon
Feeling adventurous?
Head to Iquitos or Tambopata for a true jungle experience. Stay in a lodge, cruise the river, and spot monkeys, macaws, and pink river dolphins in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
The Peruvian Amazon
Feeling adventurous?
Head to Iquitos or Tambopata for a true jungle experience. Stay in a lodge, cruise the river, and spot monkeys, macaws, and pink river dolphins in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
The Peruvian Amazon
Feeling adventurous?
Head to Iquitos or Tambopata for a true jungle experience. Stay in a lodge, cruise the river, and spot monkeys, macaws, and pink river dolphins in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
Paracas & Huacachina
A short drive away
Relax or kitesurf in Paracas' beaches, ride dune buggies in the desert oasis of Huacachina, and fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines. Only a 2-3 hour drive from Lima.
Paracas & Huacachina
A short drive away
Relax or kitesurf in Paracas' beaches, ride dune buggies in the desert oasis of Huacachina, and fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines. Only a 2-3 hour drive from Lima.
Paracas & Huacachina
A short drive away
Relax or kitesurf in Paracas' beaches, ride dune buggies in the desert oasis of Huacachina, and fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines. Only a 2-3 hour drive from Lima.
Puno
A cultural experience
Visit the floating islands on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Home to Indigenous communities, it’s a great way to experience local traditions and stunning lake views.
Puno
A cultural experience
Visit the floating islands on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Home to Indigenous communities, it’s a great way to experience local traditions and stunning lake views.
Puno
A cultural experience
Visit the floating islands on Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. Home to Indigenous communities, it’s a great way to experience local traditions and stunning lake views.
Arequipa
If you love colonial cities
A beautiful city surrounded by volcanoes, known for its colonial architecture, lively plazas, and the Santa Catalina Monastery. Nearby, Colca Canyon offers stunning landscapes and Andean condors in flight.
Arequipa
If you love colonial cities
A beautiful city surrounded by volcanoes, known for its colonial architecture, lively plazas, and the Santa Catalina Monastery. Nearby, Colca Canyon offers stunning landscapes and Andean condors in flight.
Arequipa
If you love colonial cities
A beautiful city surrounded by volcanoes, known for its colonial architecture, lively plazas, and the Santa Catalina Monastery. Nearby, Colca Canyon offers stunning landscapes and Andean condors in flight.