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Lima,
decoded.
Tips from a foreigner living in Lima: neighborhoods, food, safety, transport, and everything the travel blogs skip.
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10M+
people in one city
43 districts. You only need 3.
#1
food city in Latin America
Ranked four years running.
18°C
average temp, year-round
No seasons. Pack light, stay longer.
Neighborhoods
Where to stay
Best for first-timers
Miraflores
Coastal, walkable, safest. Parks, restaurants, and the Malecón.
Arts & nightlife
Barranco
Bohemian, murals, bars, and the Bridge of Sighs.
Quiet & upscale
San Isidro
Green, safe, top restaurants, and El Olivar park.
Day trips only
Centro Histórico
Colonial plazas, churches, and catacombs.
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