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Fodor's Peru
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When people discuss great South American cities, Lima is often overlooked. But Peru's capital can hold its own against its neighbors. It has an oceanfront setting, colonial-era splendor, sophisticated dining, and nonstop nightlife.
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Lima Restaurants
Seafood, especially cebiche, is a Peruvian specialty, and the variety of the ingredients and recipes is impressive. Cebiche is traditionally only eaten...read more
Things To Do in Lima
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Lima
- $177 -- Peru: Lima 4-Star Hotel w/Breakfast, 35% Off Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center
- $1299 -- Peru Land-Only Trip w/Machu Picchu & Valley Tours Outdoor Travel Adventures
- $899 -- South America 5-Country Cruise incl. $250 Credit CruCon Cruise Outlet
Lima Experiences
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Neptune's Bounty: You'll quickly encounter cebiche—slices of raw fish or shellfish marinated in lemon juice with onions and hot peppers... Read more
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Almost all of Lima's most interesting historical sites are within walking distance of the Plaza de Armas. The fountain in the center can be used... Read more
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Popular weekend destinations are peñas, bars that offer musica criolla, rhythmic ballads performed with guitars and cajones (wooden boxes... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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News, Hotels
When an Aman Resort opens, we come running.... Read more
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We recently returned from a fantastic trip to Northern Peru and the Amazon, organized by Nina Fogelman at Ancient Summit (www.ancientsummit.com). We had travelled with Ancient Summit to the usual highlights Read more
·Peru Forum
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hello i am planning to go to peru this year i am originally from lima and have never been to cuzco, i was hoping 3 days will be enough there. Read more
