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CURRENT WEA THER
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EX CHA NGE
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Emergency / Saf et y Inf ormat ion 1
Hospit al s - Cl inicas and Insurance 2
School s 3-4
Banks and Credit Cards 5
Hot el s 6
Transport at ion 7
Rest aurant s 8-13
Tours and At t ract ions 14
Museums 15
Parks and Pl aces f or Kids 16
Shopping and Cinemas 17-18
Home St ores Cel l / Cabl e/ Int ernet 19
Domest ic Hel p 19
Pl aces of Worship 20
Spanish Language Inst ruct ion 20
Sal ons & Spa 21
Cl ubs and Expat Groups 22
Hol idays 23-24
Short Get aways 25
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EM ERGENCY CONTA CTS & SA FETY I NFO
Peruvian Nat ional Pol ice (PNP) Tel: 105 pnp.gob.pe
Firef ight ers Tel: 116 bomberosperu.gob.pe
Embassy / Consul ar Cont act Inf o of Count ries Represent ed in Perú
General Carry identification with you at all times, keeping a photocopy of your passport data page
(leave original at home in a safe place) in your purse or wallet, even after receiving your residency card.
Eart hquakes Perú is in an active earthquake zone and you will experience the occasional light
tremor. In the event of a severe quake, make your way to the nearest outdoor "safe zone," which are
designated on the pavement by a large yellow circled ?S.?It is advised to take notice of these in your
daily routine so that you know where they are in advance of an emergency. It is further advised to have
at home, in an easy to grab location, an emergency bag containing essentials: a first aid kit, blankets,
water, non-perishable food, matches, a flashlight and a radio with fresh batteries, etc.
Crime As is true in all big cities around the world, robberies, particularly in areas frequented by
tourists are not uncommon. In all districts of the city there exists a roaming uniformed security force
known as Serenazgo. The best defense however, is the use of common sense. Particularly while getting
to know your way around, remain aware of your surroundings, don't walk around alone at night, and
always avoid displaying flashy jewelry, cellphones, cash, and other valuables in public places.
Taxis There are an abundance of taxis, legal/ official and those that are independently operated and
unregistered. Naturally, the latter, unofficial type are often less expensive but we recommend that you
only take cabs from legitimate companies such as Easy Taxi, Uber and 35555555Sat el it al .
Regardless of which type or company you choose, always agree on the fare before your trip, as cabs
here have no meters. More importantly, while in the cab never have anything of value out in plain sight,
or on the seat next to you. Keep your cell phone in your pocket and purses and other bags on the floor
in front of you. Thieves coming through the window and snatching items of value is not unheard of.
Driving During peak travels times; traffic in Lima is horrendous it can take an extraordinarily long time
to go a short distance. Frustrating as this is, the general lack of safe driving habits and etiquette in the
streets of Lima are far more so. Stop signs and traffic lights are often ignored, turn signals when used,
are often at the very last second, and turns in front of other cars from the far opposite lane are the
norm. Additionally, it is a mistake to assume that cars will stop or slow down for your physical safety
when you are on foot. Many expats and Peruvians alike, simply choose not to drive. Should you decide
to brave it, decide quickly not to take being cut-off or the general lack of respect for other drivers
personally, or you will be miserable every time you get behind the wheel. Uncool, but it is what it is.
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HOSPI TA LS - CLI NI CA S
Cl ínica Angl o Americana Cl ínica San Fel ipe
Calle Alfredo Salazar 350, San Isidro Av. Gregorio Escobedo 650, Jesús María
Tel: +51 (1) 515-8900 Tel: +51 (1) 219-5000
angl oamericana.com.pe cl inicasanf el ipe.com
Cl ínica El Gol f Cl ínica San Pabl o
Av. Aurelio Miró Quesada 1030, San Isidro Av. El Polo 789, Surco
Tel: +51 (1) 613-0000 Tel: +51 (1) 610-3333
sanna.pe/ cl inicas/ el -gol f -l ima sanpabl o.com.pe
Cl ínica Good Hope Cl inica Del gado
Malecón Balta 956, Miraflores Av. Angamos Oeste, cuadra 4. Esquina con
la Calle General Borgoño - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 610-7300
Tel: +51 (1) 3777000
goodhope.org.p e
cl inicadel gado.pe
I NSURA NCE - SEGUROS
Pacíf ico Seguros La Posit iva Seguros
Av. Juan de Arona 830 - San Isidro
Ca. Francisco Masías 370 - San Isidro
Tel: +51 (1) 518-4295
Tel: +51 (1) 211-0000
pacif icoseguros.com
l aposit iva.com.pe
Rímac Seguros Mapf re Seguros
Av. Las Begonias 475 - San Isidro
Av. 28 de Julio 873 - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 411-1111
Tel: +51 (1) 213-7373
rimac.com.pe
mapf re.com.pe
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Sch ool s and Presch ool s
Popular choices for preschools , "nidos" and primary grade schools / high schools, called "colegios."
Nidos / Preschools
Nido Garabat os Nido Tia Carmel a
Calle Los Laureles 447, - San Isidro Calle Los Cedros 625, - San Isidro
Tel: + 51 (1) 422-9094 / 441-0070 Tel: +51 (1) 441-7141
Av. Angamos Oeste 1529 - Miraflores Prolongación Primavera 716, Chacarilla, - Surco
Tel: +51 (1) 222- 4137 garabat os.edu.pe Tel: + 51 (1) 372-1310 nidot iacarmel a.edu.pe
Nido Kangurit o
Nido La Casa Amaril l a
Calle Carlos Concha 190 - San Isidro
Locations in San Isidro, Miraflores, Surco,
Jesus Maria and San Miguel Tel: +51 (1) 264-3060 / 264-1859
nidol acasaamaril l a.com nidokangurit o.com
International Colegios / Primary & High Schools
Col egio Frankl in Del ano Roosevel t - The American School of Lima
Av. Las Palmeras 325, Camacho, - La Molina Tel: +51 (1) 435-0890 amersol .edu.pe
Cambridge Col l ege Lima - British
Markham Col l ege - British
Av. Alameda de los Molinos 728-730, La
Early years: Av. La Republica 195 , Surco
Encantada de Villa - Chorrillos
Tel: +51 (1) 315-8750
Tel: +51 (1) 254-0107 cambridge.edu.pe
Lower school Av. La Republica 111 - Surco
Tel: +51 (1) 315-8700
Hiram Bingham School - British
Upper School Calle Augusto Angulo 291, -
Av. Paseo La Castellana 919 - Surco MIraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 271-9880 hirambingham.edu.pe Tel: +51 (1) 315-6750 markham.edu.pe
San Sil vest re School - British Girls Newt on Col l ege - British
Av Santa Cruz 1251 - Miraflores Av. Ricardo Elías Aparicio - La Molina
Tel: + 51 (1) 241-3334 sansil vest re.edu.pe Tel: +51 (1) 207-9900 newt on.edu.pe
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Col egio Peruano Brit ánico - British Col egio Pest al ozzi - Swiss
Av. Vía Láctea 445, Monterrico - Surco Av. Ricardo Palma 1450, - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 436-0151 brit ishschool .edu.pe Tel: +51 (1) 617-8600 pest al ozzi.edu.pe
Al exander Von Humbol dt - German Col egio Franco - Peruano - French
Av. Benavides 3081 - Miraflores Av. Morro Solar 550, - Surco
Tel: +51 (1) 617-9090 Tel: + 51 (1) 626-7800 l f rancope.edu.pe
col egio-humbol dt .edu.pe
Col egio Ál eph - Active Learning Coed Casuarinas Int ernat ional Col l ege
Alameda Del Remero, Mz. X, Lt.5-6 Los Huertos Av. Jacarandá 391 Valle Hermoso, Monterrico -
de Villa, - Chorrillos Tel: +51 (1) 255-2608 Surco Tel: +51 (1) 344-4040 casuarinas.edu.pe
col egioal eph.edu.pe
Religious
Col egio León Pinel o - Jewish Coed ICS Lima - American / Christian Coed
Calle Los Manzanos 610 - San Isidro Av. Angamos Oeste 1155 - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 218-3040 l p.edu.pe Tel: +51 (1) 442-6149 icsl ima.org
Col egio Vil l a Maria - Catholic Girls Col egio Inmacul ado Corazón - Boys
Lower : Contralmirante Montero - Miraflores Lower; Av. Angamos Oeste 950 - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 445-0547 vmm.edu.pe Tel: +51 (1) 445-8183 eic.edu.pe
Col egio Vil l a Maria La Pl anicie Col egio Sant a Maria
Upper : Av. La Laguna 280, La Planicie- La Molina Upper: Av. La Floresta 250 Chacarilla - Surco
Tel: +51 (1) 479-2628 / 479-2115 vmaria.pe Tel:+51 (1) 372-1831 sant amaria.edu.pe
Col egio María Reina - Coed Col egio Nuest ra Señora Del Carmen - Coed
Av. Pardo y Aliaga 321.- San Isidro Early, Primary and Upper Schools in Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 201-1010 mariareina.edu.pe Tel: +51 (1) 719 5832 carmel it as.edu.pe
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BA NK I NG / M ONEY
The Major Banks
Banco de Credit o - BCP Int erbank
Tel: +51 (1) 311-9898 Tel: +51 (1) 219-2000
viabcp.com int erbank.com.pe
Banco Cont inent al BBVA Scot iabank
Tel: +51 (1) 211-1000 Tel: + 51 (1) 311-6000
bbvabancocont inent al .com scot iabank.com.pe
Widely Accepted Credit Cards
VISA American Express
Tel: 800-890-0623 Tel: +51 (1) 311-9090 (Lima)
visa.com.pe 801-11-300
americanexpress.com.pe
Mast ercard
Tel: 0800-50587 Diners Cl ub
Tel: +51 (1) 615-1111 (option 2)
mast ercard.com/ pe/ consumidores
dinerscl ub.com.pe
Currency Exchange
All banks exchange soles for USD and most Euros as well. Exchange rates can vary slightly
from bank to bank and although no fees are charged for these transactions, they offer the
worst exchange rates. Significantly better rates can be found at storefront "Casas de
Cambio" and from the professional "Cambistas." The latter are licensed individuals
wearing vests with currency symbols on them found standing outside of banks and in major
tourist districts. Like much commerce in Perú, the rates available from Cambistas are often
slightly
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HOTELS
At t on San Isidro
Casa Andina
Jorge Basadre 595 - San Isidro
3 brands, 4 Lima locations, all in Miraflores.
Tel: +51 (1) 208-1220 sanisidro.at t on.com
Tel: +51 (1) 213-9739 casa-andina.com
JW Marriot t Lima
Hot el Ant igua Miraf l ores
Malecón de la Reserva 615 - Miraflores
Grau 350 - Miraflores
Tel:+51(1)217-7000 JW Marriot t -Lima webpage
Tel: +51 (1) 201-2060 ant iguamiraf l ores.com
Hot el B
Casa Ciel o
Sáenz Peña 204 - Barranco
Berlin 370 - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 206-0800 hot el b.pe
Tel: +51 (1) 242 -1127 hot el casaciel o.com
Swissôt el Lima
Hot el Casa Bel l a Miraf l ores
Santo Toribio 173 Centro Empresarial San Isidro
Av. de la Aviacion 565 - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 241-1446 casabel l aperu.net Tel: +51 (1) 421-4400 swissot el .com/ l ima
Hil t on Count ry Cl ub Lima Hot el
Av. La Paz 1099 - Miraflores Los Eucaliptos 590 - San Isidro
Tel: +51 (1) 200-8000 Hil t on Lima webpage Tel: +51 (1) 611-9000 hot el count ry.com
West in Lima Bel mond Miraf l ores Park Lima
Las Begonias 450 - San Isidro Av. Malecón de la Reserva, 103 - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 201-5000 West in Lima webpage Tel: +51 (1) 610 4000 bel mond.com/ l ima
NM Lima Hot el Mel iá Lima
Pardo y Aliaga 330 - San Isidro Salaverry, 2599 - San Isidro
Tel: +51 (1) 612-1000 nml imahot el .com Tel: +51 (1) 411-9000 mel ia.com/ l ima
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TRA NSPORTA TI ON
Privat e Car / Taxi The public transport network is not particularly user friendly and many
Expats choose to travel by auto, whether personal or by hired car / taxi. Unfortunately, the
number of cars on the road is increasing every year (many within the growing middle class
are purchasing their first car) and as such, particularly at peak hours, unless it is really
necessary you may not want to be in the streets at all. If it necessary to travel during rush
hours, be sure you have allotted a sufficient of time to get to your destination and have
armed your self with an arsenal of patience.
Parking Depending on the both the time of day and the particular area, free and legal street
parking can be almost impossible to find. That being said you will see quite a lot of "illegal"
parking, particularly in the street to an adjacent curb's yellow painted line. Beware if you do
however. The municipal tow ruck may transport your car to a lot from where you have to
retrieve it and pay a fine. Alternately, you may receive either a hard to remove warning
sticker on your window or a ticket in the mail, which if you don't pay promptly increases in
amount over time. In some areas you will have individuals on the street working for the
given municipality (colored vest identifying as such) that will you charge to park there by the
hour. It is quite inexpensive. In other areas you will encounter individuals claiming to watch
your car and will usually help guide you into or out of your spot, who expect to receive a
"propina" or tip. One Sol is sufficient. Another option, where available, to is to pay to park in
a lot or "playa de estacionamiento," where you can park paying a typical hourly rate of
between 5-10 soles.
Met ropol it ano / Bl ue Line Buses If you do choose to travel by public transport and the
direction in which you need to go is serviced by either the modern Metropolitano (bus line
running down the center of the "Via Expresa," or expressway) or the Linea Azul / Corredor
Azul bus line, which operates on a growing number of major avenues, then these are by far
Recommended Taxi Services
3555555 Sat el it al - Tel: +51 (1) 355-5555 3555555sat el it al .com
Easy Taxi - Tel: +51 (1) 716-4600 easyt axi.com/ pe Uber - Uber.com/ l ima
Public Transit
Met ropol it ano - met ropol it ano.com.pe / CorredorAzul - met ropol it ano.com.pe/ corredor-azul
The Met ro (Línea 1) - l ineauno.pe
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RESTA URA NTS
No guide to Lima would be complete without a robust restaurant section. Although by no
means complete, this topic deserving an extensive publication all to itself, we hope that you
will find following pages a helpful start to your local culinary adventure.
Peruvian cuisine is quite unique, reflecting not only local practices and ingredients, but a wide
range of influences from around the world. In addition to the influences of the indigenous
population, the cuisine of Perú has clear roots from this country's diverse European, Asian and
African immigrant groups.
In Lima, and in all of Perú, you will eat very well. Whether you choose to dine at one of the
best restaurants in the world, at one of the thousands of Pollerias or Chifas, at a
recommended neighborhood "huariques" or at a food stand in one of the local markets you
won't be disappointed. Often the best places are the cheapest. Lima is dotted with "menús,"
These small, sign-less eateries offer a delicious 2 or 3 course meal for the equivalent of just a
few US Dollars.
In recent years, Peruvian cuisine has attained an international reputation of excellence, with
some great chefs including Gastón Acurio, and Virgilio Martinez gaining stardom with the
ranking of their restaurants among the very best in the world.
Peruvian Cuisine Restaurants World Ranked
Cent ral (Ranked 4th) Calle Santa Isabel 376 - Miraflores cent ral rest aurant e.com
Ast rid y Gast ón (Ranked 14th) Av. Paz Soldan 290 - San Isidro ast ridygast on.com
Maido (Ranked 44th) Calle San Martin 399 - Miraflores maido.pe
Ceviche - The National Dish of Perú
In Lima, there is such an array of excellent cevicherias of varying prices and ambience that
you may even find an excellent one at a car wash or in adapted former garage. Traditionally
ceviche is eaten on sunny summer days with a cold beer. Although some restaurants,
particularly those frequented by tourists serve ceviche in the evening, typically Limeños
won't eat it after the sun goes down.
There are some excellent cevicheria chains that have several locations including Punt a Sal ,
Pescados Capit al es , and Punt o Azul . Other popular spots include Gaston Acurio's La Mar in
Miraflores, world famous Chez Wong in La Victoria and a 35 year old local favorite, Rest aurant
Sonia in Chorrillos.
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Traditional Criollo Style Restaurants
José Ant onio San Borja, and San Isidro joseant onio.com.pe
El Señorío de Sul co Malecon Cisneros 1470 - Miraflores senoriodesul co.com
El Bol ivariano Pasaje Santa Rosa 291 - Pueblo Libre el bol ivariano.com
Traditional Peruvian Buffets
Cost a Verde Playa Barranquito - Barranco Perúrest aurant ecost averde.com
Aromas Peruanos Av. Guardia Civil 856 - San Isidro aromasperuanos.com
Brujas de Cachiche Calle Bolognesi 472 - Miraflores brujasdecachiche.com
Modern Adaptations of Classic Peruvian Cuisine
Perupa't i Av. Armendáriz 546 - Miraflores f acebook.com/ Perupat i
Isol ina Av. San Martín Prolongacion 101 - Barranco isol ina.pe
Chicken Restaurants (Pollo a la Brasa)
Peruvians eat a lot of chicken, especially Pollo a la Brasa. This truly delicious roasted
preparation style of Chicken is often served with French Fries, salad and Chica Morada.
There are a great many chains and a countless number of individual Pollorias, all of them from
which we have eaten being excellent. A few of the most popular of the chains include:
Pardos Chicken approx. Lima 25 locations pardoschicken.pe
Don Bel isario 15 local restaurants donbel isario.com.pe
La Caravana among the first of the modern chains, with 6 locations caravana.pe
La Panka Brasas Peruanas slightly upscale polloria and anticucheria, 3 locations l apanka.com
Fast Food (Peruvian style)
Bembos (hamburgers) bembos.com.pe
Pasqual e Sangucheria (Peruvian Style sandwiches) pasqual e.com.pe
Tip Top 3 locations of Perú's answer to the 50's style diner t ipt op.com.pe
La Gran
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Favorite Chains, Large Menus, Most Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Tant a by Gaston 9 Lima Locations, 10 more worldwide t ant aperu.com
San Ant onio 7 Lima Locations past el eriasanant onio.com
La Ant ojeria 3 Lima Locations l aant ojeria.pe
Sarcl et t i 12 Lima Locations sarcl et t iperu.com
Del icass 10 Lima Locations del icass.com.pe
Don Mamino 8 Lima Locations donmamino.com
Chifas (Chinese)
Limeños love chifa. As such, in addition to there being a polloria on just about every block,
the same is true with this Peruvian version of the Chinese restaurant. Similar to cevicherias,
the price and ambience vary greatly from one establishment to the next and as is also true
with the neighborhood menús, some of the cheapest are the best.
Royal Av. Guillermo Prescott 231- 237 - San Isidro rest aurant eroyal .com
Chif a Wa Lok Center of Lima and Miraflores Locations www.wal ok.com.pe
Kou Wha Gardens Av. Paseo de la Republica 5046 - Miraflores kuowha.com
Chif a Pal acio Av. Canaval y Moreyra 606 - San Isidro chif apal acio.com.pe
Chif a Mi Amigo Av. Del Ejército 2195 - San Isidro f acebook/ Chif a-Mi-Amigo
Sushi / Pan Asian / Peruvian Fusion
Osaka 3 Lima Locations osaka.com.pe
Viet Av. Aviación 2590 - San Borja viet .pe
Edo Sushi Bar 7 Lima locations edosushibar.com
O-Mei Av. Javier Prado Este 5902 - La Molina omeiperu.com
Shimaya Ramen Av. Del Rio 608 - Lima f acebook/ Shimaya.Ramen
El Viet namit a Calle Bellavista 215 - Miraflores f acebook/ el viet namit a
Siam Thai Cuisine Av. Caminos del Inca 467 - Surco siamt haicuisine.com.pe
AJI 555 Jr. Santa Cruz 870 - Villa María del Triunfo, Lima f acebook/ Aji555Peru
MadamTusan Chinese / Peurvian fusion from Gaston Acurio , 3 locations madamt usan.pe
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Meat Restaurants (parillas)
El Hornero 4 Lima Locations el hornero.com.pe
El Rincon Gaucho Av. Grau 1540 - Barranco rincongauchoperu.com
Carnal Prime St eakhouse Calle Elias Aguirre 698 - Miraflores carnal prime.com
La Charrúa Av. Javier Prado Este 5898 - La Molina el charrua.com
Baco y Vaca Av. Dos de Mayo 978 - San Isidro bacoyvaca.pe
La Carret a Av. Rivera Navarrete 740 - San Isidro rest aurant el acarret a.com
La Cuadra de Sal vador Av. Centenario 105 - Barranco l acuadradesal vador.com
Italian/ Trattorias/ Pizzerias
San Cef erino Av. Dos de Mayo 793 - San Isidro rest aurant sancef erino.com
Ant ica Pizzeria Locations in Barranco, Chacarilla and San Isidro ant icapizzeria.com.pe
La Lint erna Locations in San Isidro Surco , and Barranco pizzerial al int erna.com
La Romana Locations in San Isidro, Pueblo Libre, Miralfores and San Borja l aromana.com.pe
Morel ia Calle Atahualpa 196 - Miraflores morel ia.pe
Il Post ino Calle Narciso de la Colina 401 - Miraflores il post ino.pe
Turkish / Middle Eastern
Al at urca Av. Dos de Mayo 441 - San Isidro f acebook/ Al at urca
Ist anbul Kebab House Av. Aramburu 233 - San Isidro f acebook/ ist anbul kebabhousel ima
Azahar Av. Comandante Espinar 389 - Miraflores f acebook/ Azaharcaf eArabe
Shawarma El King Av. Benavides 217 - Miraflores f acebook/ Shawarma-El -King
Tierra Sant a Calle Schell 354 - Miraflores rest aurant t ierrasant a.com
Indian
Mant ra Av.Alfredo Benavides 1761 - Miraflores mant raperu.com
Guru Kebab & Curry Av. Benavides 3796 - Surco guruperu.com
Tapas
La Cucharit a Tapas Bar Av. La Mar 1200 - Miraflores l acucharit a.pe
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French
Del i France Av.Santa Cruz 982 - Miraflores del if rancel ima.com
Hervé Bist ro Calle Atahualpa 195 - Miraflores t ripadvisor.com.pe/ Herve_Bist ro-Lima
Mexican
Burrit o Bar Av Grau 113 - Barranco f acebook/ Burrit o Bar-Lima
Como Agua para Chocol at e Pancho Fierro 108 - San Isidro
Burgers
Papachos - Gaston's, 3 Lima Locations papachos.com
Juicy Lucy 2 Miraflores locations juicyl ucy.pe
Twist Gourmet Burger Bar Av. Miguel Grau 384 - Barranco t wist .com.pe
Chicken Wings
Wingman Al it as Inc Av. Grau 188 - Barranco f acebook/ wingmanal it asinc
Something For Everyone/ Buffet
Pizzabel a, T-Bone, Ful l Chicken (3 restaurants in 1) Surco & La Molina pizzabel a.com
La Bist ecca Past a Gril l 3 Lima Locations f acebook/ l abist eccal ima
Boul evard 99 Av. Roosevelt (República de Panamá), 5909 - Miraflores boul evard99peru.com
Swiss / European / Peruvian
La Fondue Vía Central 150, Av. Sto. Toribio 173 - San Isidro swissot el .com/ l a-f ondue
La Tiendecit a Bl anca Av. Larco 111 - Miraflores l at iendecit abl anca.com.pe
Pal achinko Panqueques Miraflores and Surco pal achinkepanqueques.com
Vegan / Vegetarian
El Al maZen Calle Recavaren 298 - Miraflores f acebook/ el .al mazen
Veggie Pizza Barranco, Miralfores and Callao veggiepizza.pe
El Jardín de Jazmín Av. La Paz 838 - Miraflores f acebook/ el jardindejazmin
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Other Upscale Dinner Options
Raphael & Mercado by Raphael Osterling - Miraflores raf ael ost erl ing.pe
Mal abar Camino Real 101 - San Isidro f acebook/ mal abarl ima mal abar.com.pe
NOS by Virgil Martinez Vasco Nuñez de balboa 660 - Miraflores nosrest aurant e.com
La Locanda Vía Central 150, Av. Sto. Toribio 173- San Isidro l al ocanda.pe
LIMA 27 Calle Santa Luisa 295 - San Isidro l ima27.com
La Gl oria Calle Atahualpa 201 - Miraflores l agl oriarest aurant .com
AmaZ Av. La Paz 1079 - Miraflores amaz.com.pe
Bot t ega Dasso Calle Miguel Dasso 155 bot t egadasso.com
Cafes/ Coffee Shops/ Bakeries
D'Sal a Caf f e Av. 2 de Mayo 1460 - San Isidro f acebook/ dsal acaf f e
Kul ka Caf e Calle Bellavista 370 - Miraflores t ripadvisor.com/ Kul caf e-Lima
Tost aduria Biset t i Pedro de Osma 116 - Barranco caf ebiset t i.com
La Boul angerie Calle Tarapaca 263 - Miraflores f acebook/ La-Boul angerie
El Pan de l a Chol a Av. La Mar 918 - Miraflores f acebook/ El -Pan-de-l a-Chol a
La Bodega Verde Miraflores and Barranco f acebook/ l abodegaverde
La p't it e France Jr. Gonzales Prada 599 - Surquillo f acebook/ l apt it ef rance.pe
Caf e Verde Av. Santa Cruz 1305 - Miraflores facebook/ caf everdeperu
Ice Cream / Gelato/ Frozen Yogurt
Amorel ado Ignacio Merino 525 - Miraflores f acebook/ amorel ado
BLU: il gel at o del barrio 28 de Julio 202 - Barranco f acebook/ gel at odel barrio
Crem del a Crem Parque Municipal 109 - Barranco f acebook/ cremdel acrem.gel at eria
La Fiorent ina Gel at eria Colina 580 - Surquillo f acebook/ hel aderial af iorent inaperu
A Word on Tipping In a typical restaurant, service and all other taxes are included in the
final presented bill. However, in practice wait staff seldom get their fare share from the
owners and thus a small 5-10% , cash tip is customarily left on the table.
Multi-Restaurant Delivery Lima Del ivery All Over Lima l imadel ivery.com
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P. 13TOURS & A TTRA CTI ONS
Casa Al iaga
Et ernal Wave Perú
Oldest continuously occupied home in the
Perú features world-class surfing up and down the
Americas. Since 1535, when Francisco Pizarro
coast. Luckily you needn't leave Lima to learn
from the best; Carlos Cabanillas Tel: +51 granted the land to right hand man Jerónimo de
945-119-998 f acebook./ et ernal waveperu Aliaga , Casa Aliaga, has been home to 17
generations of the Aliaga family.
Tel: +51 (1) 427-7736 casadeal iaga.com
Aeroxt reme Paragl iding School
An amazing experience riding the wind above
waves awaits you on the Miraflores Malecón. Huaca Pucl l ana
Tel: +51 (1) 242-5125 aeroxt reme.com Guided tours available of the ancient "Huaca," a
1500 year old adobe pyramid in the middle of a
residential area of Miraflores,. At night the view
Bike Tours of Lima of the illuminated huaca is gorgeous as seen
Bicycle, Running & Walking tours in Lima. For from the excellent restaurant of the same name.
more than 4 years this has rated the best thing to Tours however, are only available during the day.
do in Lima. Certainly an option worth considering Tel: +51 (1) 617-7148
Tel: +51 (1) 445-3172 biket oursof l ima.com huacapucl l anamiraf l ores.pe
Lima Wal ks The Magic Wat er Circuit / Parque de l a
Guided tours of many of our city's diverse Reserva
districts. Tours for groups of up to 12 persons
available in English and other languages This lovely park hosts the Guinness Book record
l imawal ks.com.pe for the largest fountain complex in the world,
displaying 13 distinct fountains, many of which
are interactive. Tel: +51 (1) 330-3052
The Lima Gourmet Company parquedel areserva.com.pe
This company provides tourists with a combined
city tour and a culinary tour of Lima. Travelers will
visit a local market, have a hands-on cooking class The Government al Pal ace / Pl aza de
and try different Peruvian dishes while they tour Armas
the city's main districts and historical points of
interest.Tel:+51(1)446-6829 See the changing of the palace guards every day
l imagourmet company.com at 11:30. Book a special tour of the palace by
calling the number below. The plaza is also home
to the Lima Cathedral, which is open to the public
Lima t e Ll ena and has a beautiful collection of religious art.
"Lima, Peru's Top Authentic Tours for Food & Art Tel:+51(1)311-3908 Jirón de La Unión Cuadra
Lovers." Tel: +51 998-618-905 l imat el l ena.com 3 , Cent er of Lima
Lima Cabs Tours and Transf ers
Fully customizable tours of Lima by day or by night, out to the ruins of Pachacamac and
even down to Nazca and Paracas Tel: +51 990-292-935 l imacabs.com
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P. 14M USEUM S
Museo Larco Herrera Mil it ary Hist ory Museum Real Fel ipe
Large and varied collection of pre-Columbian art Built over 250 years ago, the biggest fortresses the
in an 18th-century vice-royal building built over Spanish crown erected overseas is now home of
an 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid. the museum of the Peruvian army.
Mon - Sun 9:00 am - 10:00 pm Monday - Sunday 9:00 am - 4:00pm
Av. Bolivar 1515 - Pueblo Libre Daniel Nieto, Callao Tel: +51 (1) 429-0532
Tel: +51 (1) 461-1312 museol arco.org munical l ao.gob.pe
Museum of t he Inquisit ion
Museo Nacional de Arqueol ogia,
On site of the South American headquarters for the
Ant ropol ogia e Hist oria Spanish Inquisition from 1570 to 1820.
Opened in 1822, this museum housed in an old Daily 9am - 5pm .Admission is free.
colonial mansion. is the largest and oldest in Perú.
Jr Junín 548 Plaza Bolivar, Center of Lima
Tues - Sat 8:45 am - 4:00 pm Sun -3:30 pm
Tel ; +51 (1) 311-7801 congreso.gob.pe/ museo
Plaza Bolivar - Pueblo Libre Tel: +51 (1) 463-5070
(ext. 245) mnaahp.cul t ura.pe
Museo Pedro de Osma
Among the finest collections of colonial art in Perú
Museo de Art e de Lima (MALI) in the former home of the prominent turn-of-the
century politician Pedro de Osma.
Contemporary art and special exhibitions
Tues - Sunday 10:00am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Av. Pedro de Osma 421, Barranco
Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tel: +51 (1) 467-0063 museopedrodeosma.org
Parque de la Exhibicion, Paseo Colon 125 - Lima
Tel: +51(1)331-0126 mal i.pe
Nicol ini Car Museum
130 + cars manufactured between 1901 and 1989,
Museo de Art e Cont emporaneo (MAC) make up the important exhibition of vintage cars in
Open Tuesday through Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm South America.
Av. Grau 1511 - Barranco Av. La Molina Block 37- La Molina
Tel: +51 (1) 514-6800 m acl ima.pe Tel: +51 994-660-700 f acebook Trip advisor
Museo Mario Test ino (MATE) Choco Museo
Collection of Famed Peruvian photographer Mario Fascinating and surprising facts about Chocolate
Testino. Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm and wide range of fun activities to dive into.
Pedro de Osma 409 - Barranco Barranco & Miraflores Locations in Lima
Tel: +51 (1) 251-7555 mat e.pe chocomuseo.com
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P. 15PA RK S & PLA CES FOR K I DS
Mal ecón - Miraf l ores Koal a kids Cl ub - Magdal ana del Mar
Actually 3 connected Malecóns - Malecón de Gymnastics and acrobatics class for kids 3+
la Marina, Malecón Cisneros and Malecón de Libertad 1025
la Reserva together make up a 6 mile string Tel: +51 997-914-785
of parks overlooking the Costa Verde / Pacific
Ocean. koal akidscl ub.com
Among those especially for kids: Facebook Page
Skate Park Miraflores
Block 4 Av.Malecón de la Marina Pl ay Fact ory - Miraf l ores
Parque Maria Reiche 3 floors of fun for kids 0-10, and a soccer
academy for 3- 6 year olds.
Block 7 Malecón de la Marina
Comandante Espinar 245
Tel: +51 951-893-817
Parque de l a Amist ad - Surco
Facebook Page
A great park; steam train rides, paddle boats,
a playground, several food options and more!
Block 21 Av. Caminos del Inca Smal l Pl ace - 3 l ocat ions
www.surco.net / inf ormacion-t urist ica Education and entertainment for kids 6 mos
to 6 years and a cafe for the grownups to
surcoperu.com/ en/ mul t imedia-peru
relax and perhaps enjoy a latte while the
kids play.
Parque Reduct o No 2 - Miraf l ores Miraflores, Surco and San Miguel locations
Historic War of the Pacific site with a small smal l pl aceonl ine.com
museum and retired steam engine and dining
car. Saturday mornings feature an organic
Divercit y Lima - Surco
market and organized kids activities.
Minature city for kids ages 3-13, complete
Corner Av. Benavides and Av. Paseo de la
with local grocery store, banks, movie
República
theater and fire-station.
www.miraf l oresperu.com/ t urismo
Jockey Plaza (Av. Javier Prado N°4200)
divercit y.com.pe
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P. 16SHOPPI NG
Grocery
Wong - Perhaps the most international and upscale of the grocery chains offering a respectable
selection of imported goods. A very customer oriented store with associates who carry your groceries
to your car or directly to your home if walking. In addition to food stuffs, this chain also sells other
home goods, electronics, appliances, toys etc. Currently 18 sores in Lima. wong.com.pe
Vivanda - This store also carries imported goods and is similar to Wong in terms of prices, however
Vivanda stores are typically smaller and as such they tend to have a smaller total selection of food
items. 8 Lima locations. vivanda.com.pe
Tot t us - Normally large stores with a good selection of items at prices lower than Wong or Vivanda
and as such, represent a good value. These big box stores are often found connected to a Sodimac
home goods store or a Saga Falabella department store. All three store brands belong to the same
Chilean parent company. 25 Lima area locations. t ot t us.com.pe
Met ro - Currently 42 locations of Wong's less fancy, and typically lower priced sibling store. Metro
sells most of the same same store brand items and similarly to Wong, it's bigger stores have a section
selling many other home goods. met ro.com.pe
Pl aza Vea - Also owned by Supermercados Peruanos S.A., the parent company of Vivanda, Plaza Vea
sells the same store brand products as their pricier sibling, however fewer specialty/ imported items.
The typical Plaza Vea store is quite large and sells general home goods and even clothing in some
locations. Currently there are 61 Plaza Vea locations in Lima. pl azavea.com.pe
Food Fair - Upscale Bodega carrying hard to find imported food items. Delivery available in select
areas. Valle Riestra 106 - San Isidro. Tel: +51 (1) 264-3101 f oodf airperu.com f acebook
0sso Carniceria - Renzo Garibaldi's artesinal and sustainable butcher shop & salumeria. Head to
La Molina for the freshest and best meats in Lima. An amazing restaurant on the premises as well.
Reservations required. Calle Tahiti 175 - La Molina. Tel: +51 (1) 368-1046 osso.pe
Del i France - A Boulangerie, Patisserie, Charcuterie and Fromagerie all in one! In addition to their
Miraflores restaurant, they have retail outlets in Miraflores, Barranco and Surco. del if rancel ima.com
La Vinit eca - For fine wine, this is THE place Av. Del Ejército 916 Tel: +51 (1) 4411972 vinit eca.pe
Neighborhood Markets
Each District has at least one mercado municipal. These collections of individual purveyors normally
sell items at prices significantly lower prices than retail. Some of these informal markets have a
particular product focus, such as the relatively small Mercado Municipal de San Isidro, Av. Del Ejércit o
1551-1565, which sells only excellent fresh food items. Others sell EVERYTHING. Two of the largest:
Mercado no. 1, de Surquil l o Mercado de Magdal ena del Mar
Paseo de la República block 53 Jiron Ramon Castila 719
District of Surquillo District of Magdalena
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P. 17SHOPPI NG M A LLS
Jockey Pl aza - Surco Real Pl aza Sal averry - Jesús María
Probably considered the most upscale of Lima's Located on the San Isidro border, this, the
large shopping malls with over 230 higher-end newest of Lima's malls, features many stores
shops, grocery and home stores, restaurants and with brands new to Perú. With a great
movie theaters. jockeypl aza.com.pe selection of restaurants and a movie theater,
this well-designed and conveniently located
mall is a Limeño favorite. real pl aza.pe
Larcomar - Miraf l ores Mal ecón
This outdoor cliff-hanging mall overlooking the El Pol o / El Pol o 2 - Surco
costaverde/ pacific ocean is popular with tourists
Across from the Huge U.S. Embassy, Centro
and locals alike. Larcomar has something for the
Commercial El Polo and the new extension El
whole family featuring a nice mix of shops,
Polo 2 is an open air collection of smaller
restaurants, a move theater, and even a bowling
shops and restaurants. Unlike the other larger
alley. l arcomar.com
malls, the major department stores such as
Saga Falabella and Ripley are absent but not
missed at this unique shopping center.
Pl aza San Miguel - San Miguel
ccel pol o2.com
First opened in 1976 and remodeled/ expanded in
2007-2008, this outdoor mall is among Lima's
first modern shopping centers. Being in the more l a Rambl a - San Borja & Breña
working/ middle class neighborhood of San
Smaller, average indoor malls with a variety of
Miguel, although a great mall with absolutely
stores, restaurants and movie theaters.
everything, it tends to be less frequented by
Expats new to Peru than others such as Jockey
l arambl a.pe
Plaza and Larcomar. pl azasanmiguel .com.pe
M OV I E THEA TERS
UVK Mul t icines
Cinemark
Multiple Locations
Multiple Locations
uvkmul t icines.com
cinemark-peru.com
Cinepapaya
Cinepl anet
Free phone app. with theater locations,
Multiple Locations showtimes and online ticket sales
cinepl anet .com.pe cinepapaya.com/ pe
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P. 18HOM E I M PROV EM ENT STORES
Maest ro - La Molina, Surco, Surquillo maest ro.com.pe
Promart - Jesus Maria, Chorillos, Breña promart .pe
Sodimac - San Isidro, Surco, Surquillo sodimac.com.pe
PHONE, CA BLE & I NTERNET
Cl aro Ent el
Home/ Cell phone, Cable and Internet Cell and Internet Service
cl aro.com.pe ent el .pe
Movist ar Ol o Int ernet
Home/ Cell phone, Cable and Internet Mobile Internet Service
movist ar.com.pe ol o.com.pe
DOM ESTI C HELP
Most households in Perú have domestic help of some kind. Traditionally the use of a "cama adentro"
(person staying over night) was most common. The domestic worker had a quite small bedroom, most
of the time in connection with the kitchen an/ or laundry area being at the employers disposition at all
times. Although still common, it is becoming less so and more and more domestic help is being hired
by the month or per days/ hours.
The following domestic helpers categories are the most common: Housekeeper/ maid, nanny, gardener
and private driver.
The employment of domestic workers is regulated by a special law entitling these workers to more or
less the same social benefits as any employee of a small enterprise. For example, by law, domestic
workers are entitled to two weeks of paid vacation per year and social benefits of public health
insurance, twice annually bonus pay (additional 50% of monthly salary paid in July and December) and
at end of employment they are entitled to compensation for time of service of 50% of their monthly
salary for each year of employment.
It is recommended that domestic workers be hired by referral from within your social / personal
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If you however need to hire someone unknown there are several specialized agencies.
P. 19PLA CES OF WORSHI P
Check Websites for Current Schedules of Services in English
The Angl ican Cat hedral of t he Good
Igl esia Sant a María Reina
Shepherd Episcopal ian Church
Catholic Church
Avenida Santa Cruz 491 - Miraflores
Avenida Conquistadores 1293 - San Isidro
Tel: +51 (1) 422-3936
Tel: +51 (1) 441-5736
goodshepherdl ima.org
arzobispadodel ima.org
The Union Church of Lima
Pot ent ial Church
Interdenominational
Contemporary English Service
Avenida Angamos Oeste 1155, - Miraflores
Av. La Paz 610 - Miraflores
Tel: +51 (1) 441-1472
pot ent ial church.com
unionchurchl ima.com
SPA NI SH LA NGUA GE I NSTRUCTI ON
El Sol Spanish Language School Web Spanish
Basic to advanced levels Basic to Advanced levels
Private and group classes Online Spanish Classes
el sol .idiomasperu.com webspanish.com
Idiomas Cat ól ica PUCP ICPNA
Intensive courses basic to advanced (Inst it ut o Cul t ural Peruano Nort eamericano)
Special programs for companies Basic to Advanced Levels
idiomas.pucp.edu.pe icpna.edu.pe
P. 20SA LONS A ND SPA S
Cl ip Sal on Sent idos Thai - Thai Massage
Calle F.Valle Riestra 210 - San Isidro Pasaje Pedro Solari 106, dpto 402C - Barranco
Tel: +51 (1) 650-0200 cl ipsal on.com.pe Tel: +51 (1) 983-386-429
sent idost hai.com
Sono
Av Aramburu 855 - San Isidro Windsor - Baños Turcos
Tel: +51 (1) 442-0529 f acebook/ SonoSal on Calle Miguel Dasso 156 - San Isidro
Tel: +51 (1) 440 -1050
f acebook page
The Shoppe
Av Miguel Dasso 102 - San Isidro
Tel: +51 (1) 422-4891
Unisex Salon Chain
f acebook/ t heshoppehandshair Mont al vo
Multiple Locations
La Mia Faccia Est ét ica Tel: +51 (1) 261-4957 +51 (1) 463-106 0
Calle Marques de Torre Tagle 161 - Miraflores f acebook/ Mont al voSal onSpa
Tel: +51 997-373-820 +51 (1) 241-2600
l amiaf accia.com Classic Men's Barbershop
Pel uqueria Mont ecarl o ?
Daniel Guidi Est il ist as Av. Enrique Canaval y Moreyra 305 - San Isidro
Av. Larco 1150, Mezz. 23 - Miraflores Tel: +51 (1) 221-5872
Tel: +51 (1) 421-3695 daniel guidi.com
Kids
Yaku Spa - Hotel Country Club Saf ari Kids Pel uquería
Calle Los Eucaliptos 574, shop 4 - San Isidro Several locations
Tel: +51 (1) 421-8870 Tel: +51 (1) 719-8181
Spa at Count ry Cl ub Lima Hot el saf ari-kids.com
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P. 21CLUBS & EX PA T GROUPS
Cl ub Regat as Los Inkas Gol f Cl ub
Av. Chachi Dibós 1201, - Chorrillos Av. Circunvalaciónd el Golf 950, Surco
Tel: +51 (1) 213-4567 cl ubregat as.org.pe Tel: +51 (1) 317-7770 l osinkasgol f cl ub.com
Cl ub Terrazas
Lima Gol f Cl ub
Malecón 28 de Julio 390 - Miraflores
Av. Camino Real 770, - San Isidro
Tel: +51 (1) 512-3200 cl ubt errazas.com.pe
Tel: +51 (1) 442-6006 l imagol f cl ub.org.pe
Count ry Cl ub Vil l a
Av. Hernando de Lavalle, Villa - Chorrillos
Lima Cricket & Foot bal l Cl ub
Ca. Faustino Sánchez Carrión 200, Magdalena
Tel: +51 (1) 254-0109 count rycl ubvil l a.org.pe
Tel: +51 (1) 264-0027 f acebook/ LimaCricket
Count ry Cl ub La Pl anicie (Gol f )
Alameda de la Planicie - La Molina Expat Perú - Web community
Tel: +51 (1) 479-0045 cl ubl apl anicie.org expat peru.com
Rinconada Count ry Cl ub Expat s in Perú - Facebook Group
Av. Manuel Prado Ugarteche 901 - La Molina
f acebook/ groups/ expat riat esinperu
Beach Venue: Panamericana Sur Km 70.8
Tel: +51 (1) 619-7979 rcc.org.pe
Living in Lima - Expat Support
l iving in l ima f acebook page
Real Cl ub de Lima
Los Castaños 505 - San Isidro
Beach Venue: Panamericana Sur Km 92.50
Women wit h Wine - Meetup Group
Tel: +51 (1) 207-0760 real cl ubdel ima.org.pe f acebook/ women-wit h-wine-l ima
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P. 22HOLI DA YS
National Holiday List
January 1 - New Year's Day (Año Nuevo)
April 18 - Maundy Thursday (Jueves Santo)
April 19 - Good Friday (Viernes Santo)
April 21- Easter Sunday (Domingo de Resurrección)
May 1 - Labor Day (Día del Trabajo)
June 29 - Saint Peter and Saint Paul (Festividad de San Pedro y San Pablo)
Jul y 28 - Independence Day (Fiesta de la Independencia Nacional)
Jul y 29 - Armed Forces Day (Fiesta de la Independencia Nacional)
August 30 - Santa Rosa de Lima (Festividad de Santa Rosa de Lima)
Oct ober 8 - Battle of Angamos (Celebración de la Batalla de Angamos)
November 1 - All Saints Day (Día de Todos los Santos)
December 8 - Immaculate Conception's Day (Día de la Inmaculada Concepción)
December 25 - Christmas (Día de Navidad)
In Perú, we recognize a number of informal days of celebration, (not official national holidays)
many of a culinary theme. There is for instance Ceviche day, celebrating this country's national dish,
day of the potato, and la semana del Chilcano, a week long celebration of the popular cocktail made
with Pisco, the national liquor.
Easter weekend is always a four day holiday with the Thursday and Friday prior, also being national
holidays. Traditionally a time for being with family, a great many Peruvians living abroad head home
for this holiday, often making it quite difficult to get a hotel room or seat on a plane at reasonable
prices. If planning to visit around this time, make sure and book far in advance. Easter weekend also
marks the end of the beach season and for many of Lima's younger residents, this is THE camping
weekend with the beach areas typically being where they head.
In Perú Labor Day is not as widely observed as it is in other South American countries. Although you
usually get demonstrations in the major cities like Lima and Arequipa, on the whole the holiday is
treated more like the May Day bank holiday in the UK. The weather is pleasant in the highlands at
this time of year, and so if it coincides with a long weekend, many Peruvians take the opportunity to
do things like visit Machu Picchu or other national attractions.
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Many people expect the festival of Corpus Christi (on 23 June) to be a public holiday,
because there are huge street processions and parades on that date every year, but actually
the only June holiday in Peru is six days later, for the annual feast of Saints Peter and Paul.
Since he was a fisherman, St. Peter in particular is venerated at this time in the hundreds of
fishing villages and harbours up and down the Peruvian coast. In Lima there are parades
and processions in the district of Chorrillos.
The 28th of July, the day that Peru officially declared its independence from Spain in 1821,
and the following day are both official holidays and collectively known as "Fiestas Patrias."
On the 29th, a traditional military parade broadcast on television and followed by most
homes in Perú, is the official celebration of the Peruvian Armed Forces and National Police.
If the 28th or 29th happen to fall on a weekend, the Friday before and/ or Monday after is
often declared a public holiday to give residents a long weekend for this, the biggest
holiday of the year. For some, it is also time for getting away from it all, particularly the
grey Lima winter, and they head to the mountains to get some sun!
Santa Rosa, Lima?s patron saint, is hugely popular throughout Perú, especially with
Peruvian women. Huge, colourful processions with floats, flowers and balloons take place
on August 3oth, and are really worth taking in, if in Lima during this holiday.
On October 8th of each year, we celebrate the 1879 battle of Angamos, during the War of
the Pacific with Chile. Although Perú actually lost this key maritime battle and ultimately
the war, this holiday is held in commemoration of national hero Rear Admiral Miguel Grau,
who died in combat on that fateful day.
October is Mes Morado (purple month) in Perú, and the faithful dress from head to toe in
purple as a sign of their devotion to El Señor de los Milagros (the Lord of Miracles). This
Christ figure, known for its miracle-working powers, is housed in the Church of the
Nazarenes in downtown Lima, and thousands of purple clad worshippers come to pray and
make offerings during the entire month. There are several processions on different dates in
October, including a 24 hour procession which is one of the largest annual processions in
all of the Americas. The key procession dates are October 18th, 19th, and October 28th.
Inmaculada concepción/ Immaculate conception (Dia de la Virgen) marks the start of the
Christmas period. In spite of what one would think, this catholic holiday is not referring to
the conception of Jesus but rather the conception of Maria, Jesus' mother.
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P. 24SHORT GETA WA YS OUTSI DE OF LI M A
Granja Azul Cieneguil l a
A 65 year old justifiably famous "restaurante Located in the easternmost area of Lima province,
campestre," serving some of the very best roast Cieneguilla is a popular destination to get some
chicken and a large field of activities and rides fresh air and good food in one of the many
for the kids - Carretera Central km 11.5 - Santa "restaurantes campestres, " such as Parque Molle
Clara, Ate Tel: +51 (1) 356-0082/ 356-0087 parquemol l e.com or the more upscale La
granja-azul .com.pe Ladrillera l al adril l era.com.pe For weekend trips
there are numerous "casas de campos" or "Fundos"
in the area at which to stay.
La Granja Vil l a
Continue inland along the Lurin river to visit
A day of fun awaits the kids at this amusement
Ant ioquia, famous for its artistically painted
park with a south location in Chorrillos and one
houses.
to the north in Comas l agranjavil l a.com
Sacred Cit y of Caral -Supe
Wat erpark Kis Kas A 5,000-year-old settlement 200 km north of
An hour outside of Lima this water park and Lima in the province of Barranca, Caral is a
hotel has something for the whole family. UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Calculated to
Av. San Martin 704 - Santa Eulalia, Chosica have been inhabited between 2600- 2000 BC., it
kiskas.com.pe is the oldest known organized settlement in the
Americas. The site opened to the public only a
few years ago.
Pachacamac/ Lurin
Tours are organized by the Minsitry of Culture
The Temple of Pachacamac is an archeological zonacaral .gob.pe as well as by several
site 40 kms south east of Lima. Most of the
independent tour organizations.
common buildings and temples were built
between 800-1450 AC, shortly before the
arrival and conquest of the Inca Empire. In the Lunahuana
rural areas of Pachacamac you will find Lunanuaná is a small village in the province of
numerous well renowned restaurants. Cañete, about 200 km south of Lima. Due to it's
location in the Lunahuaná valley at the bank of
Hacienda Mamacona Cañete River, this is a popular destination for both
Ranch / restaurant with activities for the whole Peruvians and tourists. The main attraction here is
family and shows of the famous "Caballos the river rafting with hiking, mountain biking,
Peruano de Paso," Peruvian dancing horses. fishing and zip-line riding being other popular
Alameda Mamacona - Lurín Tel: + 51 (1) activities.. If you want to stay overnight there are
295-7461 haciendamamacona.com.pe several great places along the river. Tripadvisor
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