Erika's Guidebook
Food scene
This iconic bistro is wonderful for drinks and delicious meals, a neighborhood favorite just a few blocks away.
144 personas locales recomiendan
La 73
175 Av. el SolThis iconic bistro is wonderful for drinks and delicious meals, a neighborhood favorite just a few blocks away.
The coffee here is delicious, a great place for meeting a friend for brunch.
22 personas locales recomiendan
Caleta Dolsa
223 Av. San MartinThe coffee here is delicious, a great place for meeting a friend for brunch.
A more up scale option for a night out. Hotel B perfect is for dates or get togethers with colleagues or friends. Their menu is wonderful and they have a really good bar. The building is beautiful and it is also a gallery and boutique. Highly recommend for special occasions.
81 personas locales recomiendan
Hotel B
204 Jirón Sáenz PeñaA more up scale option for a night out. Hotel B perfect is for dates or get togethers with colleagues or friends. Their menu is wonderful and they have a really good bar. The building is beautiful and it is also a gallery and boutique. Highly recommend for special occasions.
One of my personal favorites for coffee, brunch or afternoon vermouth. The staff is wonderful and their menu is a treat!
6 personas locales recomiendan
Casa Lola
219 Jirón DomeyerOne of my personal favorites for coffee, brunch or afternoon vermouth. The staff is wonderful and their menu is a treat!
Another personal favorite, fine dining, great music and a delicious bar. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner.
17 personas locales recomiendan
Siete Restaurante
260 Jirón DomeyerAnother personal favorite, fine dining, great music and a delicious bar. Highly recommended for lunch or dinner.
Wonderful coffee and delicious healthy meals, perfect for breakfast and afternoon tea or coffee. They have a beautiful hidden garden.
79 personas locales recomiendan
La Bodega Verde
335A Jiron Mariscal Jose Antonio de SucreWonderful coffee and delicious healthy meals, perfect for breakfast and afternoon tea or coffee. They have a beautiful hidden garden.
Small shop with wonderful products, mostly natural or organic items.
24 personas locales recomiendan
La Sanahoria
195 Jirón CentenarioSmall shop with wonderful products, mostly natural or organic items.
Sightseeing
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
1511 Av. Almte. Miguel GrauProbably the best museum in Lima. A fine selection and well curated exhibit. There is also a beautiful garden and restaurant, I suggest making a reservation a few days in advance.
306 personas locales recomiendan
Museo Larco
169 Av. Simón BolivarProbably the best museum in Lima. A fine selection and well curated exhibit. There is also a beautiful garden and restaurant, I suggest making a reservation a few days in advance.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Getting around
Walking or calling Uber or Cabify is the best and safest option in Lima. Public transportation is chaotic! Make sure to keep your belongings close to you, specially at night. It is generally safe to walk around.